{"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":"Chris Affleck: Teacher, Advocate, Legacy | Raleigh News","slug":"chris-affleck-teacher-advocate-legacy-raleigh-news","published_at":"2026-07-24T14:43:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/chris-affleck-teacher-advocate-legacy-raleigh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/bf50610e7e8a10a6","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5299252d-5796-43ca-b90e-791abed6d607.mp3","summary":"Chris Affleck, mother of Oscar-winning actors Ben and Casey Affleck, passed away peacefully two days after witnessing her grandson graduate high school — a final wish fulfilled in May 2026. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2025, she lived with grace and purpose, leaving behind a legacy of teaching, activism, and unwavering support for her sons’ careers. A Harvard-educated educator for over three decades, she later volunteered for Obama’s campaign, advocated for water justice in Palestine, and helped launch the Sustainable Cape project. Her early mentorship — including helping Ben connect with a casting director and attending the 1998 Oscars with him and Matt Damon — shaped their paths to stardom. Her love and belief in them remained a constant, even as they earned Academy Awards and global acclaim. 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/bf50610e7e8a10a6","meta_description":"Chris Affleck, mother of Oscar-winning actors Ben and Casey Affleck, passed away peacefully two days after witnessing her grandson graduate high school —…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":86,"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/chris-affleck-teacher-advocate-legacy-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/chris-affleck-teacher-advocate-legacy-raleigh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}