{"podcast":{"title":"Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114","podcast_index_feed_id":7573114,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-newark-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-newark-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":874,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Newark News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Newark with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Newark News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T20:20:45.158239+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114"},"episode":{"title":"Airports Silent After 9 11 | Newark News","slug":"airports-silent-after-9-11-newark-news","published_at":"2026-09-11T13:12:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/airports-silent-after-9-11-newark-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/106a91b6a0b21665","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9951ea7b-ddf7-4f3c-a301-ab540d9fbaa6.mp3","summary":"On September 11, 2001, airports across the nation fell silent as aviation came to a shuddering halt—LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark shut down within minutes of the attacks. General managers Kroeppel, Graser, and Baer made split-second decisions that echoed through American skies. The eerie quiet replaced roaring engines, birds chirped where planes once soared, and police donned bulletproof vests in anticipation of what was to come. Among the first responders, Port Authority officers and staff paid the ultimate price—37 officers and 84 employees lost their lives. Yet even amid grief, life persisted: crews re-striped parking lots, Baer opened Newark’s admin building as a lifeline for families, and against all odds, Kroeppel married just days after the tragedy—a testament to resilience. For many, including Graser, the anniversary still brings unbearable pain, but those moments of quiet defiance remind us that even in darkness, humanity endures. 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/106a91b6a0b21665","meta_description":"On September 11, 2001, airports across the nation fell silent as aviation came to a shuddering halt—LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark shut down within minutes of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":98,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/episodes/airports-silent-after-9-11-newark-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/airports-silent-after-9-11-newark-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}