{"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":"RIPTA’s Big Transit Plan Unveiled | Providence News","slug":"ripta-s-big-transit-plan-unveiled-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-13T06:03:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/ripta-s-big-transit-plan-unveiled-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/38a84571fb1ebb5e","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a2d14da8-4aca-4880-93ad-f62eebfa7cea.mp3","summary":"RIPTA’s Metro Connector Study is heating up as they gear up to transform Providence transit—with big ideas like bus rapid transit and even light rail, all aimed at faster, more reliable rides. The goal? Unlock federal funding for game-changing upgrades like dedicated bus lanes, traffic signal priority, and better stations. Community input is key: in-person workshops (with Spanish interpreters), virtual meetings, and an online survey (deadline: July 30, 2026) are all open—and phone options are available for those without internet. This is your chance to shape the future of public transit in Rhode Island. 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/38a84571fb1ebb5e","meta_description":"RIPTA’s Metro Connector Study is heating up as they gear up to transform Providence transit—with big ideas like bus rapid transit and even light rail, all…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":92,"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/ripta-s-big-transit-plan-unveiled-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/ripta-s-big-transit-plan-unveiled-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}