{"podcast":{"title":"Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","podcast_index_feed_id":7606668,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/providence-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/providence-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1167,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Providence News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Providence with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From policy developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Providence. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Providence News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T10:20:17.803085+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668"},"episode":{"title":"A Father’s Vision for Inclusive Play | Providence News","slug":"a-father-s-vision-for-inclusive-play-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-10T20:47:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/a-father-s-vision-for-inclusive-play-providence-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/cb8fdfc72756392d","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/fbccc15e-3602-4330-b9c7-67faa5b215bb.mp3","summary":"A father’s love sparks a community movement as Marcel Riley fights to build Mae’s Playground — a sensory-friendly oasis for kids with autism in Fall River, Massachusetts. Originally promised $100K from the state, funding was slashed to just $10K, leaving Riley heartbroken — until locals rallied, raising half the lost amount. What began in his backyard with glitter, fidgets, and love has turned into a beacon of inclusion, offering not just play, but connection for families navigating disability. This is more than a playground — it’s a promise of belonging. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cb8fdfc72756392d","meta_description":"A father’s love sparks a community movement as Marcel Riley fights to build Mae’s Playground — a sensory-friendly oasis for kids with autism in Fall River…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":121,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/episodes/a-father-s-vision-for-inclusive-play-providence-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/a-father-s-vision-for-inclusive-play-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}