{"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":"Syringe Buyback Program Gets Permanent Funding | US News","slug":"syringe-buyback-program-gets-permanent-funding-us-news","published_at":"2026-07-19T12:54:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/syringe-buyback-program-gets-permanent-funding-us-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/2d865e7f3fa90e6f","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/88b36e2a-fd6e-4600-acd7-1a0db3db7ed4.mp3","summary":"New York City is making its syringe buyback program permanent, pouring $3 million from opioid settlement funds into the effort — paying users 20 cents per syringe, up to 50 a day. Since launching over a year ago, it’s collected over 2.3 million syringes, mostly in the Bronx, helping clean streets and connect users with care. While some council members argue the money should fund treatment, not incentives for drug use, the Health Department defends it as a vital public health tool that’s already slashed needle pickups. No expansion plans are on the table — the program’s staying put as a core service. 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/2d865e7f3fa90e6f","meta_description":"New York City is making its syringe buyback program permanent, pouring $3 million from opioid settlement funds into the effort — paying users 20 cents per…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":84,"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/syringe-buyback-program-gets-permanent-funding-us-news/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/syringe-buyback-program-gets-permanent-funding-us-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}