{"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":"Hokies Build Beds for Kids in Need | Roanoke News","slug":"hokies-build-beds-for-kids-in-need-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T07:20:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/hokies-build-beds-for-kids-in-need-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/b8c3135b871062e6","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/92ef1f75-c563-4c24-9cf3-560d074135af.mp3","summary":"Virginia Tech football players rolled up their sleeves—and their wallets—to build 40 custom beds for kids in need, partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace as part of their Day of Service. Guided by their motto “Ut Prosim,” the team donated $5,000 collectively, matched dollar-for-dollar by The Hokie Way, turning a simple act of service into a $10,000 impact. Players shared personal motivations, drawing from their own experiences to inspire children facing adversity. This effort supports a nonprofit that’s already delivered over 1,700 beds since 2020, proving how student athletes can transform their platform into powerful community change. 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/b8c3135b871062e6","meta_description":"Virginia Tech football players rolled up their sleeves—and their wallets—to build 40 custom beds for kids in need, partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace…","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/hokies-build-beds-for-kids-in-need-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/hokies-build-beds-for-kids-in-need-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}