{"podcast":{"title":"Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606","podcast_index_feed_id":7601606,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/wilmington-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/wilmington-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":4030,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Wilmington News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Wilmington with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to coastal updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Wilmington. 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, Wilmington 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":"2026-08-01T16:23:01.998136+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606"},"episode":{"title":"Former Pilot Pens Clancy Thriller","slug":"former-pilot-pens-clancy-thriller","published_at":"2026-06-19T10:04:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/former-pilot-pens-clancy-thriller","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f9891f4d-5192-426f-bc2b-60d751cd298e.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f9891f4d-5192-426f-bc2b-60d751cd298e.mp3","summary":"Former Air Force fighter pilot and Southwest Airlines captain Ward Larsen is now soaring into the Tom Clancy universe with his debut thriller, “Rules of Engagement,” blending his real-world aviation expertise with high-stakes espionage. After decades of flying—including combat missions in Desert Storm—Larsen brings a rare cockpit perspective to the series, filling a gap left by previous authors. Collaborating with the Clancy estate, he’s crafted a story centered on John Clark, and his seat-of-the-pants writing style contrasts sharply with the precision of flying. Drawing inspiration from today’s headlines, Larsen’s aviation-savvy thrillers—like his bestseller “Cold Zero”—are proving he’s made the perfect transition from skies to pages. 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/4b43c0d15637c93f","meta_description":"Former Air Force fighter pilot and Southwest Airlines captain Ward Larsen is now soaring into the Tom Clancy universe with his debut thriller, “Rules of E…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":119,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/episodes/former-pilot-pens-clancy-thriller/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/former-pilot-pens-clancy-thriller.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}