{"podcast":{"title":"Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122","podcast_index_feed_id":7592122,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-santa-ana-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-santa-ana-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2413,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Vancouver News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Vancouver with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From downtown developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Vancouver. 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, Vancouver 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":"2026-07-31T14:19:23.938967+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122"},"episode":{"title":"Toads That Call and Those That Don't | Vancouver News","slug":"toads-that-call-and-those-that-don-t-vancouver-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T13:28:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122/toads-that-call-and-those-that-don-t-vancouver-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/23e84e06083dc533","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f230d483-e139-4a76-a0eb-a4b1f82c8c8c.mp3","summary":"Scientists uncover a surprising genetic split in Western toads across Canada—Alberta toads boast vocal sacs and sing to attract mates, while their B.C. cousins stay silent and hunt for love. DNA tests reveal three distinct genetic clusters, including one in the southern Rockies likely extending into Montana. This evolutionary divergence, shaped over centuries by environment and risk, shows how nature’s quiet experiments are still unfolding right in our backyard. Next time you’re near wetlands, listen—those toad calls might be singing a song of survival across the mountains. 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/23e84e06083dc533","meta_description":"Scientists uncover a surprising genetic split in Western toads across Canada—Alberta toads boast vocal sacs and sing to attract mates, while their B.C. co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":101,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122/episodes/toads-that-call-and-those-that-don-t-vancouver-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122/toads-that-call-and-those-that-don-t-vancouver-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}