{"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":"Students Run Mock Trial for Stolen Dog | Wilmington News","slug":"students-run-mock-trial-for-stolen-dog-wilmington-news","published_at":"2026-07-02T12:08:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/students-run-mock-trial-for-stolen-dog-wilmington-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/09461252-42f7-4b13-a5b1-0ebd402e511d.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/09461252-42f7-4b13-a5b1-0ebd402e511d.mp3","summary":"Middle schoolers, high schoolers, and even college students took center stage in New Hanover County’s annual youth leadership academy, diving headfirst into the legal system with a mock trial that turned a lover’s quarrel into a dog-napping drama. Seven defense attorneys battled six prosecutors in a high-stakes courtroom showdown over a stolen pup named Kiwi, all under the watchful eye of Assistant DA Bradley Setzer as judge. The program, rooted in civic education and inspired by former DA Ben David, gave teens a crash course in legal strategy — from opening statements to closing arguments — with real-world stakes. Parents watched in awe as their kids, like Laney High’s Saraysia, delivered powerful performances. In the end, the student jury convicted the defendant of misdemeanor larceny, dropping the breaking and entering charge — a testament to the grit, teamwork, and belief in justice that blossomed over just one week. 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/bd3f233a8788e7a6","meta_description":"Middle schoolers, high schoolers, and even college students took center stage in New Hanover County’s annual youth leadership academy, diving headfirst in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":105,"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/students-run-mock-trial-for-stolen-dog-wilmington-news/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/students-run-mock-trial-for-stolen-dog-wilmington-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}