{"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":"Coaches Fired Over Faith and Football | Pittsburgh News","slug":"coaches-fired-over-faith-and-football-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-14T23:59:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/coaches-fired-over-faith-and-football-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/6e18db6a2bea99cb","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/75029f6b-b99e-4079-956e-a725b2158ff5.mp3","summary":"A former football coach at McKeesport High School, Nick LoNigro, is suing the district, claiming he was fired for his religious affiliation with the Church of Life in Christ — one of four coaches let go last month, all from the same church. The firings follow a damning controversy: several coaches, including the former head coach, testified as character witnesses for a church member convicted of murder. The victim’s father condemned the program’s involvement, saying it betrayed community trust. While some school board members suspect the dismissals were religiously motivated, the district defends its actions. A new head coach, Tom Smith — brother of a respected former coach — has been hired, welcomed by the victim’s father as a fresh start. The case underscores the tangled web of faith, community, and school athletics — and whether justice can be served when tragedy and loyalty collide. 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/6e18db6a2bea99cb","meta_description":"A former football coach at McKeesport High School, Nick LoNigro, is suing the district, claiming he was fired for his religious affiliation with the Churc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"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/coaches-fired-over-faith-and-football-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/coaches-fired-over-faith-and-football-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}