{"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":"Rhode Island’s Hidden Linguistic Tapestry | Providence News","slug":"rhode-island-s-hidden-linguistic-tapestry-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-12T11:17:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/rhode-island-s-hidden-linguistic-tapestry-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/e7aaffaeecc5cced","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/119de4ad-e38c-42a5-83a8-8f368a8b7bc9.mp3","summary":"Rhode Island’s tiny footprint hides a linguistic powerhouse—over 100 languages thrive here, making Providence the 21st most diverse city in the U.S. A new URI lab is mapping this vibrant mix through translanguaging, where people fluidly blend languages like English, Spanish, and more in daily life. From street signs reflecting Dominican or Guatemalan Spanish to natural code-switching, it’s a living portrait of identity. The project turns data into stories and visuals, fueling advocacy for bilingual education and supporting the new SABE Act. Thanks to its coastal location and immigrant history, Rhode Island’s multilingual growth isn’t just happening—it’s strengthening schools and communities. 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/e7aaffaeecc5cced","meta_description":"Rhode Island’s tiny footprint hides a linguistic powerhouse—over 100 languages thrive here, making Providence the 21st most diverse city in the U.S. A new…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":117,"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/rhode-island-s-hidden-linguistic-tapestry-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/rhode-island-s-hidden-linguistic-tapestry-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}