{"podcast":{"title":"Roanoke News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","podcast_index_feed_id":7608890,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2238,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Roanoke News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Roanoke with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From regional developments to local issues, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Roanoke. 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, Roanoke 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":"2026-07-27T18:19:29.618748+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890"},"episode":{"title":"A Chef’s Journey Through Lebanese Flavors | Roanoke News","slug":"a-chef-s-journey-through-lebanese-flavors-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-06T06:34:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/a-chef-s-journey-through-lebanese-flavors-roanoke-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/48e1d3bc-023d-45b1-8e79-2b75c5178df9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/48e1d3bc-023d-45b1-8e79-2b75c5178df9.mp3","summary":"At 74, Anissa Helou—renowned Middle Eastern chef and food writer—shares her new book, “Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland,” a heartfelt tribute to Lebanon’s southern cuisine. Once a feminist who resisted cooking, she was inspired by her mother and the joy her food brought to loved ones. Her journey from reluctant cook to celebrated author began when she compiled her mother’s recipes—only to find a publisher eager for exactly that. Now, she travels the world, but her soul belongs to Aleppo and Lebanese tables, using food as a tool to uplift cultures amid stereotypes. This book isn’t just recipes—it’s a living archive of tradition, resilience, and flavor, preserving Lebanon’s culinary soul for future generations. 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/9a433c79dd7fd56c","meta_description":"At 74, Anissa Helou—renowned Middle Eastern chef and food writer—shares her new book, “Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland,” a heartfelt tribute to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":103,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/episodes/a-chef-s-journey-through-lebanese-flavors-roanoke-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/a-chef-s-journey-through-lebanese-flavors-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}