{"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":"Heat Dome Threatens Two-Thirds of U.S. | Roanoke News","slug":"heat-dome-threatens-two-thirds-of-u-s-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T15:39:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/heat-dome-threatens-two-thirds-of-u-s-roanoke-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/efc934e12cec631d","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/edb0ca8b-2be8-47c5-9b6f-814664e4772f.mp3","summary":"A brutal heat dome is gripping the U.S., with triple-digit temps scorching the Southwest and Great Plains—and it’s not going anywhere soon. Over two-thirds of the country is in the crosshairs, where daytime heat is brutal and nights won’t cool below 80°F, leaving bodies with no chance to recover. Cities from Florida to Texas are breaking records—especially overnight ones—with some areas like North Dakota facing temperatures over 100°F for days. Experts warn this is one of the strongest heat domes in the Dakotas in 25 years, fueled by climate change and amplified by a developing El Niño. Fire risk is rising in dry regions, and staying hydrated and finding shade is critical—this isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s dangerous. 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/efc934e12cec631d","meta_description":"A brutal heat dome is gripping the U.S., with triple-digit temps scorching the Southwest and Great Plains—and it’s not going anywhere soon. Over two-third…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":119,"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/heat-dome-threatens-two-thirds-of-u-s-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/heat-dome-threatens-two-thirds-of-u-s-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}