{"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":"Police Officer Dressed as Bush Catches Distracted Drivers | Newark News","slug":"police-officer-dressed-as-bush-catches-distracted-drivers-newark-news","published_at":"2026-07-30T11:41:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/police-officer-dressed-as-bush-catches-distracted-drivers-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/1574b2384e2c8acf","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/83a83ad3-ac4d-40d9-a3dd-07aa97514213.mp3","summary":"Dunellen police stunned drivers by sending an officer dressed as a bush onto Washington Avenue—yes, a literal shrub—to catch distracted drivers. Targeting a high-traffic downtown spot, the undercover stunt bypassed flashing lights and instead relied on surprise. By day’s end, 74 tickets were issued. The department’s social media post asked listeners if they spotted the “shrub,” reinforcing the message: put the phone down, stay alert, and wait for messages—your safety matters more. 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/1574b2384e2c8acf","meta_description":"Dunellen police stunned drivers by sending an officer dressed as a bush onto Washington Avenue—yes, a literal shrub—to catch distracted drivers. Targeting…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":77,"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/police-officer-dressed-as-bush-catches-distracted-drivers-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/police-officer-dressed-as-bush-catches-distracted-drivers-newark-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}