{"podcast":{"title":"Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076","podcast_index_feed_id":7564076,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-raleigh-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-raleigh-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2367,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Raleigh News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Raleigh with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From economic growth to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Raleigh. 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, Raleigh 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":"2026-07-27T08:18:44.566641+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076"},"episode":{"title":"Cash to Cut Crime After Prison | Raleigh News","slug":"cash-to-cut-crime-after-prison-raleigh-news","published_at":"2026-07-06T08:46:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/cash-to-cut-crime-after-prison-raleigh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/32421df6-a56c-4b48-be50-0f31e155be68.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/32421df6-a56c-4b48-be50-0f31e155be68.mp3","summary":"North Carolina is testing a bold new approach to reduce recidivism: giving formerly incarcerated people monthly cash payments to help them rebuild their lives. With over 18,000 releases annually, many face immediate housing and job crises. Programs like Durham’s ROOTED and Mecklenburg’s RAMP Up offer up to $8,400 a year to those recently released and earning below a threshold. Participants report using funds for rent and essentials while working, avoiding homelessness. Early data shows dramatic improvements in housing stability and reduced re-arrests — with 40% of released individuals re-arrested within two years, costing taxpayers over $54,000 annually per person. These pilots suggest that a modest financial boost can break the cycle of incarceration, offering a smarter, more humane path to reintegration — and saving money in the process. 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/2902420f1f457ac4","meta_description":"North Carolina is testing a bold new approach to reduce recidivism: giving formerly incarcerated people monthly cash payments to help them rebuild their l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":139,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/episodes/cash-to-cut-crime-after-prison-raleigh-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/cash-to-cut-crime-after-prison-raleigh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}