{"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 Life of Service and Passion | Providence News","slug":"a-life-of-service-and-passion-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T02:03:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/a-life-of-service-and-passion-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/60e2eda7a66fcce5","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5aa45b93-062a-443c-a4ae-bcc2dfbda8b2.mp3","summary":"A beloved Narragansett tribal member and devoted father, Donald Hopkins Junior, passed away at 61 after a tragic motorcycle accident on Clarks Falls Road. Known for his selfless spirit, he regularly helped elders and neighbors without being asked, and cherished his love for engineering, outdoor adventures, and Rhode Island’s backroads. Loved by all, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, respect, and unwavering integrity — qualities his family vows to carry forward. 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/60e2eda7a66fcce5","meta_description":"A beloved Narragansett tribal member and devoted father, Donald Hopkins Junior, passed away at 61 after a tragic motorcycle accident on Clarks Falls Road.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":87,"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-life-of-service-and-passion-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-life-of-service-and-passion-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}