{"podcast":{"title":"United Network News: The Rundown","slug":"united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121","podcast_index_feed_id":6611121,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e8842e3c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.unitednetwork.earth","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/38909767/38909767-1783628592098-6140c2eb059db.jpg","author":"United Network News","episode_count":166,"summary":"Tired of the same old media narratives playing on repeat? The Rundown from United Network News takes you beyond the surface to explore the stories behind the headlines. Featuring real-world updates from our global community of Field Messengers and insights from the Global Intelligence Agency, we connect the dots and bring you a fresh perspective on the issues shaping our planet. Real news starts with real people. Visit changethe.news and become a Field Messenger today.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T08:18:32.098770+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121"},"episode":{"title":"14-MAR-26 Gas Prices, Fading Empires, and the Hidden Layers of Reality","slug":"14-mar-26-gas-prices-fading-empires-and-the-hidden-layers-of-reality","published_at":"2026-03-14T22:37:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121/14-mar-26-gas-prices-fading-empires-and-the-hidden-layers-of-reality","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-network-news/episodes/14-MAR-26-Gas-Prices--Fading-Empires--and-the-Hidden-Layers-of-Reality-e3geqg6","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e8842e3c/podcast/play/116926406/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-14%2Fe869ae8f-d3b4-f08c-4b76-42cff907cb78.mp3","summary":"This week on The Rundown , our Field Messengers check in from around the world, with reports from Tobago, Spain, across Africa, the United States, Japan, Romania, Malaysia, and Mexico. From everyday observations to stories unfolding in their communities, they’re bringing us a snapshot of what’s happening on the ground across the globe. 🌍 We also take a closer look at the dangers behind rapid construction in China and the troubling history of so-called “tofu-dreg” buildings. Then, why millions of people are starting to feel burned out by dating apps that promise connection but often deliver endless swiping. Plus, the hidden cost behind one of the world’s most common fruits as we explore pesticide use and working conditions in global banana farming. And in the Global Intelligence Agency report, what’s really pushing gas prices higher, an update on the instability in the Middle East, the history of empires in the region, and a deeper look at shadow work and the unseen layers of reality people are trying to navigate. Join Sunny, Calen, Kim, and the Field Messengers for THE REAL NEWS every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Get instant access to our content and online community through our desktop app, or watch on the go with iOS, Android, AppleTV, FireTV, or Roku. #realnews #restoration #newearth ⭐ START YOUR FREE TRIAL http://unitednetwork.earth ⭐ BECOME A FIELD MESSENGER AND DOWNLOAD THE APP https://news.unitednetwork.earth/about-field-messengers ⭐ SUPPORT US https://tr.ee/support_us 🔥 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UnitedNetworkNews2024 🔥 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnitedNetworkProductions 🔥 Twitter https://twitter.com/unitednetwork24 🔥 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unitednetworkproductions 🔥 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@unitednetworknews2024 🔥 LinkedIn htt…","meta_description":"This week on The Rundown , our Field Messengers check in from around the world, with reports from Tobago, Spain, across Africa, the United States, Japan,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4815,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121/episodes/14-mar-26-gas-prices-fading-empires-and-the-hidden-layers-of-reality/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121/14-mar-26-gas-prices-fading-empires-and-the-hidden-layers-of-reality.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}