{"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":"Doughboys, Grief, and Housing Struggle | Providence News","slug":"doughboys-grief-and-housing-struggle-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T00:19:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/doughboys-grief-and-housing-struggle-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/1b6b7a140b4ef5c1","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a5000506-7822-43f4-9aa0-e99c491e1369.mp3","summary":"Michael Parrella turned his grief into purpose by launching a food truck honoring his three sons — but life keeps throwing him curveballs. After losing his oldest son Mikey to cerebral palsy and then his 21-year-old son Gian to a fentanyl overdose, Michael was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Now unable to work, he’s relying on disability benefits while facing crushing financial pressure. He’s sold his food truck, borrowed from family, and still can’t afford his apartment in North Providence — where a two-bedroom rents for $2,000 a month. With housing waitlists stretching into the hundreds and units scarce, Michael’s struggle highlights a broken system where families like his are left drowning in rising costs and endless delays. 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/1b6b7a140b4ef5c1","meta_description":"Michael Parrella turned his grief into purpose by launching a food truck honoring his three sons — but life keeps throwing him curveballs. After losing hi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":116,"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/doughboys-grief-and-housing-struggle-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/doughboys-grief-and-housing-struggle-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}