{"podcast":{"title":"Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","podcast_index_feed_id":7567439,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-pittsburgh-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-pittsburgh-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1172,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Pittsburgh News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Pittsburgh with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, 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, Pittsburgh News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T16:21:41.578035+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439"},"episode":{"title":"Black Students Fight School Closures | Pittsburgh News","slug":"black-students-fight-school-closures-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-15T02:41:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/black-students-fight-school-closures-pittsburgh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/b0222a62290d94fe","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f9833f1b-f417-4aac-b5f4-22099ea06055.mp3","summary":"Parents and advocates in Pittsburgh are sounding the alarm as they file a formal complaint over the city’s plan to shutter a dozen schools—specifically citing how these closures devastate Black communities and echo a painful history of systemic neglect. They’re spotlighting culturally vital institutions like Pittsburgh’s only African Center Academy, arguing that closing them erases unique educational and cultural resources. One parent, who fought similar closures in 1992, warns this time’s stakes are higher and urges swift action. They’re demanding the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission halt the plan, audit equity, and investigate historical harm before any more schools close. Schools say they haven’t yet received official notice—but the fight is already heating up. 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/b0222a62290d94fe","meta_description":"Parents and advocates in Pittsburgh are sounding the alarm as they file a formal complaint over the city’s plan to shutter a dozen schools—specifically ci…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":101,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/episodes/black-students-fight-school-closures-pittsburgh-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/black-students-fight-school-closures-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}