{"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":"H-2A Workers Face Pay Cut Amid Farm Labor Shift | Raleigh News","slug":"h-2a-workers-face-pay-cut-amid-farm-labor-shift-raleigh-news","published_at":"2026-07-24T14:35:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/h-2a-workers-face-pay-cut-amid-farm-labor-shift-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/e94b27d3d6672f35","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6e406231-77ac-4bd0-a36e-13981e839f21.mp3","summary":"North Carolina’s farmworkers face a stark reality: while average wages rose across sectors, H-2A visa holders saw their pay slashed from $16.16 to $12.69 per hour — leaving some netting just $11.09 after housing. Farmers argue the cut reflects real labor market pressures, but advocates warn workers may hesitate to return next season, even as the U.S. remains a vital economic lifeline. Meanwhile, IBM’s stock tumbled after its mainframe division missed targets as customers pivot to AI hardware — a setback that leaves little room for error — though Red Hat continues to shine with strong growth. 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/e94b27d3d6672f35","meta_description":"North Carolina’s farmworkers face a stark reality: while average wages rose across sectors, H-2A visa holders saw their pay slashed from $16.16 to $12.69…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":127,"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/h-2a-workers-face-pay-cut-amid-farm-labor-shift-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/h-2a-workers-face-pay-cut-amid-farm-labor-shift-raleigh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}