{"podcast":{"title":"Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175","podcast_index_feed_id":7561175,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-oakland-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-oakland-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1236,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Oakland News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Oakland 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, Oakland News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T22:19:43.890936+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175"},"episode":{"title":"Living Descendants of White House Enslaved Builder | Oakland News","slug":"living-descendants-of-white-house-enslaved-builder-oakland-news","published_at":"2026-07-04T12:14:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175/living-descendants-of-white-house-enslaved-builder-oakland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0941aa4b-cdbf-48c5-b345-f69829faffc2.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0941aa4b-cdbf-48c5-b345-f69829faffc2.mp3","summary":"A groundbreaking genealogical discovery links Jackie Smith Sullivan and her daughter Ashley Swain to Calvert Ambush, an enslaved man who helped build the White House in 1829. After a two-year search through dusty records, researchers from American Ancestors and ABC News traced Ambush’s lineage — making Swain his fourth great-granddaughter. It’s the first time a living descendant has been connected to an enslaved worker who helped construct the White House. Swain was stunned to find her ancestor’s name on a 1829 payroll, realizing his hands helped shape the nation’s most iconic buildings. The story also reveals Ambush’s uncle, John Freeman, who bought his freedom in 1833 — a testament to resilience and the enduring power of family. This discovery honors the often-overlooked labor of enslaved people who built America’s foundational institutions. 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/0486b65727d28217","meta_description":"A groundbreaking genealogical discovery links Jackie Smith Sullivan and her daughter Ashley Swain to Calvert Ambush, an enslaved man who helped build the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":121,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175/episodes/living-descendants-of-white-house-enslaved-builder-oakland-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175/living-descendants-of-white-house-enslaved-builder-oakland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}