{"podcast":{"title":"US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","podcast_index_feed_id":7023297,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/who-the-is-chuck-taylor.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/who-the-is-chuck-taylor.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1314,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, US News Today delivers daily coverage of the biggest stories shaping the United States with fast, focused updates on national news, politics, business, economy, public safety, and cultural moments. From breaking headlines to ongoing national developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the country. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, national trends, and major storylines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, US News Today is built for listeners who want reliable national news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T06:20:39.345774+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297"},"episode":{"title":"Food Prices Surge: War, Weather, and Tariffs Impact Your Plate","slug":"food-prices-surge-war-weather-and-tariffs-impact-your-plate","published_at":"2026-05-13T11:43:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/food-prices-surge-war-weather-and-tariffs-impact-your-plate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2e6c7f60-1f5a-42c3-9d6d-8cf89fea154a.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2e6c7f60-1f5a-42c3-9d6d-8cf89fea154a.mp3","summary":"Food prices surge: A 2.9% increase in grocery costs and a 3.2% rise in overall food expenses, including dining out, mark the biggest yearly jump since August 2023. High gasoline prices, driven by the Iran war, have significantly impacted food costs, with diesel prices soaring by 61%. This has led to vendor fuel surcharges and increased wholesale costs for meat and produce, squeezing small grocers thin margins. While the full energy impact on food may not be felt for another three to six months, other factors such as tariffs, droughts, and dry weather have also contributed to the rise in prices. Some items, like milk, chicken, butter, and eggs, have seen slight dips, but shrimpers are sitting docked due to fuel costs, and plastic bottles for drinks may see price increases due to petroleum links. Economists warn of potential fertilizer shortages, which could drive prices higher next year if the war continues. 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/fc482fa6690f0792","meta_description":"Food prices surge: A 2.9% increase in grocery costs and a 3.2% rise in overall food expenses, including dining out, mark the biggest yearly jump since Aug…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":90,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/episodes/food-prices-surge-war-weather-and-tariffs-impact-your-plate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/food-prices-surge-war-weather-and-tariffs-impact-your-plate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}