{"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":"Johnny Gage’s Legacy Lives On | Providence News","slug":"johnny-gage-s-legacy-lives-on-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T04:35:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/johnny-gage-s-legacy-lives-on-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/a315032379834097","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/24d4ae0d-97b2-4356-926f-e68ea425a8f7.mp3","summary":"Randolph Mantooth, the beloved actor who brought Johnny Gage to life on “Emergency!”, has died at 80 — a man whose portrayal helped revolutionize emergency medicine and inspired generations to serve as first responders. The groundbreaking show, which aired in the 70s, broke new ground by showing paramedics performing advanced medical care on the scene — a radical concept then, now standard practice. Mantooth and co-star Kevin Tighe trained with real LA firefighters, using a fictional “biophone” to consult doctors — a dramatic device that mirrored real-world EMS evolution. The show’s massive viewership helped launch nationwide paramedic programs and reshaped public expectations of emergency care. Even after the show ended, Mantooth remained a devoted advocate for real first responders, often attending their events and crediting them as the true heroes. His iconic role ignited countless careers in fire and EMS, and his legacy lives on in every life saved by modern emergency medicine. 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/a315032379834097","meta_description":"Randolph Mantooth, the beloved actor who brought Johnny Gage to life on “Emergency!”, has died at 80 — a man whose portrayal helped revolutionize emergenc…","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/johnny-gage-s-legacy-lives-on-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/johnny-gage-s-legacy-lives-on-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}