{"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":"Virginia’s Folklorist Preserves Human Magic | Virginia Beach News","slug":"virginia-s-folklorist-preserves-human-magic-virginia-beach-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T13:48:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/virginia-s-folklorist-preserves-human-magic-virginia-beach-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/dbd4ae129de4fa8f","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1cb5d908-0e1a-493e-9d5e-9c65ddcb42f6.mp3","summary":"Virginia’s official state folklorist, Katy Clune, is on a mission to preserve the soul of the commonwealth—capturing the handmade magic of everyday life through music, food, stories, and crafts. Since taking the helm in 2022, she’s collected over 140 vivid interviews with Appalachian hip-hop artists, NASCAR ministers, cast-iron cookware restorers, and fig tree enthusiasts—all weaving the living tapestry of Virginia’s culture. As federal funding tightens and apprenticeships dwindle, Clune remains steadfast, believing folklore isn’t a footnote but the heartbeat of identity. Her global childhood shaped her vision: grounding people in local traditions to help them root down and move forward—together. 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/dbd4ae129de4fa8f","meta_description":"Virginia’s official state folklorist, Katy Clune, is on a mission to preserve the soul of the commonwealth—capturing the handmade magic of everyday life t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":147,"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/virginia-s-folklorist-preserves-human-magic-virginia-beach-news/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/virginia-s-folklorist-preserves-human-magic-virginia-beach-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}