{"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":"Who Will Lead Virginia Tech's Future | Roanoke News","slug":"who-will-lead-virginia-tech-s-future-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-20T08:35:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/who-will-lead-virginia-tech-s-future-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/8682317b397ba3da","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a0808073-138b-4df5-8f3a-eff69391e67c.mp3","summary":"Virginia Tech is searching for a new president who won’t just lead a university—but will architect Virginia’s economic future for decades. With a presidential tenure often stretching past a governor’s term, the next leader must envision beyond 2036, building on past successes like the Roanoke Valley’s biomedical engine and Amazon’s HQ2 in Alexandria. The board seeks a long-term strategist ready to tackle tough questions: Should Tech grow? What new industries to pursue? And how to navigate the shifting landscape of college sports. This isn’t just a campus hire—it’s a statewide appointment with lasting consequences. 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/8682317b397ba3da","meta_description":"Virginia Tech is searching for a new president who won’t just lead a university—but will architect Virginia’s economic future for decades. With a presiden…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":129,"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/who-will-lead-virginia-tech-s-future-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/who-will-lead-virginia-tech-s-future-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}