{"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":"B-52 Crash Claims Eight Lives","slug":"b-52-crash-claims-eight-lives","published_at":"2026-06-17T17:39:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/b-52-crash-claims-eight-lives","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1bd41168-348f-41cf-9dbf-4cb974f25c9d.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1bd41168-348f-41cf-9dbf-4cb974f25c9d.mp3","summary":"Eight service members and civilians perished in a devastating B-52 crash during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, marking a heartbreaking loss for the military community. The victims—four active-duty airmen, one reservist, and three civilians—were all respected professionals whose dedication to mission and family left a lasting legacy. The aircraft, recently upgraded with a modern radar system, was part of a critical effort to extend the life of one of America’s oldest bombers. While the crash site remains closed, other base operations have resumed as investigators work to uncover the cause, a process expected to take up to six months. Their sacrifice underscores the courage and commitment of those who serve, even in the face of extreme risk. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/b5eef7cc12ab1568","meta_description":"Eight service members and civilians perished in a devastating B-52 crash during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, marking a heartbreaking loss for…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"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/b-52-crash-claims-eight-lives/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/b-52-crash-claims-eight-lives.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}