{"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":"Next Man Up: Mentoring Boys Beyond School | Wichita News","slug":"next-man-up-mentoring-boys-beyond-school-wichita-news","published_at":"2026-07-06T02:29:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/next-man-up-mentoring-boys-beyond-school-wichita-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3aa06f94-aed0-46fd-bce4-feb0a04b2ea7.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3aa06f94-aed0-46fd-bce4-feb0a04b2ea7.mp3","summary":"In Wichita, a powerful new program called “Next Man Up” is reshaping the lives of teenage boys by teaching them real-world skills—how to tie a tie, dress for success, and make a lasting first impression—while filling the void left by absent male role models. Born from a mother’s heartfelt response to her son’s grief after her husband’s death, the initiative connects teens with community mentors who embody the very values they’re learning. It’s not about replacing mothers, but about empowering men to step up and guide the next generation—offering both boys and mentors a chance to grow, connect, and build a better future 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/7e6bc23be1fd2d12","meta_description":"In Wichita, a powerful new program called “Next Man Up” is reshaping the lives of teenage boys by teaching them real-world skills—how to tie a tie, dress…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"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/next-man-up-mentoring-boys-beyond-school-wichita-news/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/next-man-up-mentoring-boys-beyond-school-wichita-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}