{"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":"Library Pride Display Sparks Outrage | Pittsburgh News","slug":"library-pride-display-sparks-outrage-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-08T12:33:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/library-pride-display-sparks-outrage-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/6e1adb1ed0db3fe8","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/42bd5bbb-8a8a-473c-b662-728c4e79a145.mp3","summary":"A heated library board meeting in Monroeville erupted after a councilmember labeled a Pride display as “child sexual grooming,” prompting the director to remove it and replace it with a Fourth of July theme. The packed room saw passionate support for the library’s inclusive mission, with board members defending staff and emphasizing libraries’ role in reflecting diverse families. Opponents, however, argued against using public funds to promote specific agendas to children. The fallout was swift: supporters demanded the councilmember’s resignation or vote-out, revealing how deeply this issue stirred community tensions—and how libraries remain central to broader cultural debates. 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/6e1adb1ed0db3fe8","meta_description":"A heated library board meeting in Monroeville erupted after a councilmember labeled a Pride display as “child sexual grooming,” prompting the director to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":93,"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/library-pride-display-sparks-outrage-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/library-pride-display-sparks-outrage-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}