{"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":"James River Batteaus Sail Again","slug":"james-river-batteaus-sail-again","published_at":"2026-06-21T11:13:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/james-river-batteaus-sail-again","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/511f337c-4d8e-40b3-81a5-3af663dd5423.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/511f337c-4d8e-40b3-81a5-3af663dd5423.mp3","summary":"Eight historic batteaus glide down the James River, hand-built wooden marvels carrying a slice of Virginia’s past on an eight-day voyage from Percival’s Island to Richmond. These flat-bottomed workhorses, once vital to hauling tobacco and flour, now transport living history—drawing crowds, kayakers, and captains who find deep fulfillment in the journey. Each vessel, capable of hauling up to 13,000 pounds, is a testament to 18th- and 19th-century commerce that shaped the region. More than a trip, it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, community, and the enduring spirit of Virginia’s river heritage. 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/863181d8e71f8503","meta_description":"Eight historic batteaus glide down the James River, hand-built wooden marvels carrying a slice of Virginia’s past on an eight-day voyage from Percival’s I…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":92,"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/james-river-batteaus-sail-again/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/james-river-batteaus-sail-again.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}