{"podcast":{"title":"Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167","podcast_index_feed_id":7560167,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-virginia-beach-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-virginia-beach-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1760,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Virginia Beach News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Virginia Beach with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From coastal developments to local events, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Virginia Beach. 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, Virginia Beach 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":"2026-07-25T14:20:45.226025+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167"},"episode":{"title":"Ukraine’s Secret Weapon","slug":"ukraine-s-secret-weapon","published_at":"2026-06-21T20:12:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/ukraine-s-secret-weapon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6f2d3f55-f559-429f-a528-b040af4126bf.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6f2d3f55-f559-429f-a528-b040af4126bf.mp3","summary":"When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, most thought it would be a swift victory — but Ukraine’s fierce resistance, led by President Zelenskyy, defied the odds. Even as U.S. support wavered under Trump’s return, Ukraine held firm — and now, after 18 months of Trump’s second term, Ukraine is not just surviving — it’s gaining the upper hand. April marked the first time in nearly two years Russia lost territory. How? Europe stepped in to fill the gap, but the real turning point was Ukraine’s own ingenuity: civilians from finance, IT, and construction built a booming defense industry, producing cheap, effective drones and AI-powered interceptors at scale. This isn’t just a war for land — it’s a global test of whether aggression still wins, and Ukraine’s resilience proves that international order can prevail. 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/729e1edb95301395","meta_description":"When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, most thought it would be a swift victory — but Ukraine’s fierce resistance, led by President Zelenskyy, defied the od…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":120,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/episodes/ukraine-s-secret-weapon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/ukraine-s-secret-weapon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}