{"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 Plans Unveiled | Providence News","slug":"ripta-s-big-transit-plans-unveiled-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-13T01:04:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/ripta-s-big-transit-plans-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/43ce95fd0ae18f2a","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/04d39432-ef9e-4511-91fe-3ba6fe7078f4.mp3","summary":"RIPTA is launching the next phase of its Metro Connector Study to transform transit in Providence and surrounding areas—exploring bold ideas like bus rapid transit and even light rail to speed up commutes, boost frequency, and modernize the system. The goal? Unlock federal funding for upgrades including bus-only lanes, traffic signal priority, and improved shelters and signage. Community input is vital: in-person workshops are happening across Providence, Central Falls, and Cranston this July, with virtual options and an online survey open until July 30, 2026. No internet? Call RIPTA customer service—your voice matters in shaping a faster, more connected, and accessible transit future for all. 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/43ce95fd0ae18f2a","meta_description":"RIPTA is launching the next phase of its Metro Connector Study to transform transit in Providence and surrounding areas—exploring bold ideas like bus rapi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":86,"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-plans-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-plans-unveiled-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}