{"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":"Reducing C-Sections for Safer Births | Providence News","slug":"reducing-c-sections-for-safer-births-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-15T00:25:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/reducing-c-sections-for-safer-births-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/c3c2131794cab015","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/552d7641-6ca1-4113-a95d-3c1e73306118.mp3","summary":"Hospitals nationwide, including in Rhode Island, are pushing to slash unnecessary C-sections after data revealed the state had one of the highest rates—over a third of births via surgery. While lifesaving in emergencies, C-sections carry major risks and longer recovery, prompting doctors to prioritize vaginal births. Hospitals are now tracking data, partnering with doulas, and addressing systemic issues like understaffing that drive up rates. Experts agree that rates above 19% offer no benefit—and can even harm future pregnancies. One mom’s harrowing story highlights the pain and complications that can arise, even when doctors aim for pain-free procedures. The goal? To transform childbirth from survival to a positive, empowering experience for every mother. 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/c3c2131794cab015","meta_description":"Hospitals nationwide, including in Rhode Island, are pushing to slash unnecessary C-sections after data revealed the state had one of the highest rates—ov…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":114,"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/reducing-c-sections-for-safer-births-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/reducing-c-sections-for-safer-births-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}