{"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":"21-MAR-26 Happy Spring! Fake Deals, Pet Food Woes, and a Faltering Wine Industry","slug":"21-mar-26-happy-spring-fake-deals-pet-food-woes-and-a-faltering-wine-industry","published_at":"2026-03-22T04:54:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121/21-mar-26-happy-spring-fake-deals-pet-food-woes-and-a-faltering-wine-industry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/united-network-news/episodes/21-MAR-26-Happy-Spring--Fake-Deals--Pet-Food-Woes--and-a-Faltering-Wine-Industry-e3gptqm","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e8842e3c/podcast/play/117290262/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-22%2Fe8166cbc-e580-348e-68ca-43bdb69a1ebc.mp3","summary":"This week, The Rundown goes global—from the U.S. to Spain, Thailand to Puerto Rico, and across Romania, Italy, India, and Singapore—stories that feel far away, but hit close to home. Ever notice those “50% off” tags and wonder if the deal is real? We’re breaking down how fake discounting tricks shoppers—and why that countdown clock might be fooling you. Then, what’s really in your pet’s bowl? With recalls, confusing labels, and limited oversight, the pet food industry isn’t always what it seems. We’ll show how owners are rethinking what they feed their furry friends. And the wine industry? It’s facing big changes. From rising costs and shrinking drinker bases to climate risks, wineries are reinventing themselves with eco-friendly practices, online sales, and new flavors to stay relevant. 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-network-productions","meta_description":"This week, The Rundown goes global—from the U.S. to Spain, Thailand to Puerto Rico, and across Romania, Italy, India, and Singapore—stories that feel far…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1996,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/united-network-news-the-rundown-6611121/episodes/21-mar-26-happy-spring-fake-deals-pet-food-woes-and-a-faltering-wine-industry/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-6611121/21-mar-26-happy-spring-fake-deals-pet-food-woes-and-a-faltering-wine-industry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}