{"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 Shifting Priorities | Roanoke News","slug":"virginia-s-shifting-priorities-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-20T08:03:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/virginia-s-shifting-priorities-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/040928b519b124df","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5e220667-790a-48c9-b615-fd487af07211.mp3","summary":"Virginia’s alcohol regulators are undergoing a leadership shakeup as the ABC commissioner steps down, signaling a pivot toward law enforcement duties. Meanwhile, disability advocates sound the alarm over a new DOJ memo that could undermine protections for Virginians with disabilities. In education, Amherst schools are pausing a controversial sales tax referendum to reassess timing. Virginia Beach businesses seeking compensation for curfew-related losses have been uniformly denied. Google’s new Chesterfield data centers are now live, sparking debate over economic benefits versus community concerns. In the New River Valley, a historic mill has restarted operations, reviving local heritage. And looming over Chesapeake Bay, Congress may soon open oyster sanctuaries to commercial harvest — a move that could reshape the ecosystem and fishing industry. 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/040928b519b124df","meta_description":"Virginia’s alcohol regulators are undergoing a leadership shakeup as the ABC commissioner steps down, signaling a pivot toward law enforcement duties. Mea…","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/virginia-s-shifting-priorities-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/virginia-s-shifting-priorities-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}