{"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":"Virginia's Forgotten Founding Heroes","slug":"virginia-s-forgotten-founding-heroes","published_at":"2026-06-16T16:55:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/virginia-s-forgotten-founding-heroes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0dd6b53b-54e6-45e6-831a-cbe8b2d06fbe.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0dd6b53b-54e6-45e6-831a-cbe8b2d06fbe.mp3","summary":"Virginia’s forgotten heroes and pivotal moments come to life in this explosive deep dive into American independence—where the first county to vote for freedom, Black heroes at Great Bridge, enslaved sailors building Virginia’s navy, and the “Hercules of Independence” take center stage. Then, Jack Jouett’s daring ride, Jefferson’s vendetta against Norfolk, and the bizarre post-Yorktown dinner reveal the wild, overlooked truths behind the Revolution. This isn’t textbook history—it’s the gritty, human story of the unsung fighters who shaped America. 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/bc6f6781a1798144","meta_description":"Virginia’s forgotten heroes and pivotal moments come to life in this explosive deep dive into American independence—where the first county to vote for fre…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":86,"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/virginia-s-forgotten-founding-heroes/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/virginia-s-forgotten-founding-heroes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}