{"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":"Nolan Wells: Seeking Truth After His Disappearance | Roanoke News","slug":"nolan-wells-seeking-truth-after-his-disappearance-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T04:20:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/nolan-wells-seeking-truth-after-his-disappearance-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/7ae3a73029ddf6a3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1314061d-3557-4dcf-b726-2049464a3e8c.mp3","summary":"A missing teen’s tragic death on a Fourth of July boat trip has ignited a national outcry as his family, armed with a civil rights attorney, fights for answers amid claims of cover-ups and racial bias. Nolan Wells, a gifted athlete and peacemaker, vanished—his body found days later—with conflicting official narratives fueling suspicion. His parents demand transparency, pushing for an independent autopsy and recovering deleted phone messages, while investigators insist he chose to stay behind. But bystander footage and vocal allies like Tyler Perry and Spike Lee are amplifying the family’s call for justice, as they battle systemic distrust rooted in the community’s history of racial injustice. 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/7ae3a73029ddf6a3","meta_description":"A missing teen’s tragic death on a Fourth of July boat trip has ignited a national outcry as his family, armed with a civil rights attorney, fights for an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"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/nolan-wells-seeking-truth-after-his-disappearance-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/nolan-wells-seeking-truth-after-his-disappearance-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}