{"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":1255,"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":"2026-07-23T12:20:21.504536+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114"},"episode":{"title":"Brooklyn Dude’s Wild Taxi Chase | Newark News","slug":"brooklyn-dude-s-wild-taxi-chase-newark-news","published_at":"2026-07-09T23:00:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/brooklyn-dude-s-wild-taxi-chase-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/8ef39561918fab15","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2c683df0-b9a2-41f1-a4d0-0f1c48d23d49.mp3","summary":"A Brooklyn man, Ashton Charles, 31, faces five years in prison after leading cops on a wild, cross-state chase in a stolen NYC taxi—crashing into police cars, clipping an officer, and injuring several people. The high-speed pursuit, which began in Manhattan and ended in New Jersey, ended with Charles pleading guilty in May and being sentenced on June 29. He’ll serve 85% of his sentence before even being eligible for parole. This chaotic spree underscores how one reckless decision can ripple through communities, endangering officers and civilians alike. 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/8ef39561918fab15","meta_description":"A Brooklyn man, Ashton Charles, 31, faces five years in prison after leading cops on a wild, cross-state chase in a stolen NYC taxi—crashing into police c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"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/brooklyn-dude-s-wild-taxi-chase-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/brooklyn-dude-s-wild-taxi-chase-newark-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}