{"podcast":{"title":"Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254","podcast_index_feed_id":7564254,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-wichita-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/67b5d3cd-b216-437d-9fdc-96a62f4ee84c.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":745,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Wichita News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Wichita with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to neighborhood updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Wichita. 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, Wichita 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":"2026-07-20T06:21:00.895931+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254"},"episode":{"title":"First-Time Homeless in Columbia","slug":"first-time-homeless-in-columbia","published_at":"2026-06-24T11:20:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/first-time-homeless-in-columbia","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b2ea8ed8-3b20-47b7-808c-ffb56b3733d2.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b2ea8ed8-3b20-47b7-808c-ffb56b3733d2.mp3","summary":"Nearly 60% of people experiencing homelessness in Columbia, Missouri, are first-time homeless — and over 40% are 50 or older. Many were once stable renters who hit a wall due to soaring rents, health crises, or unexpected medical needs. This local trend mirrors a national crisis: individual homelessness hit a record high despite a slight drop in overall homelessness, driven by the relentless climb in housing costs and shrinking affordable options. For older adults, a single health setback or income shock can unravel years of stability — turning a manageable life into a crisis overnight. 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/7656d2158cf3b710","meta_description":"Nearly 60% of people experiencing homelessness in Columbia, Missouri, are first-time homeless — and over 40% are 50 or older. Many were once stable renter…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":111,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/episodes/first-time-homeless-in-columbia/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/first-time-homeless-in-columbia.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}