{"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":"Roosters for Autism, Not Ads | Providence News","slug":"roosters-for-autism-not-ads-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T00:18:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/roosters-for-autism-not-ads-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/d681cbd5ad67b8c1","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6af8e368-70b8-4820-9de5-93bf9bbdb329.mp3","summary":"In a small Maine town, a family’s giant metal roosters—meant to comfort their autistic daughter Pyper during transitions—became a flashpoint between community pride and zoning rules. Fined for allegedly promoting their restaurant, the parents fought back, arguing the roosters were therapeutic, not commercial. After a tense standoff, the zoning board allowed two roosters to stay, integrated into a railing—a compromise that’s still being worked out. But the real story? It sparked a global outpouring of love. Neighbors, strangers, even folks in New Zealand, began adopting the roosters, turning a local conflict into a heartwarming symbol of community support for a child’s unique needs. 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/d681cbd5ad67b8c1","meta_description":"In a small Maine town, a family’s giant metal roosters—meant to comfort their autistic daughter Pyper during transitions—became a flashpoint between commu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":106,"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/roosters-for-autism-not-ads-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/roosters-for-autism-not-ads-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}