{"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":"Lincoln Pool Drain Drama | Pittsburgh News","slug":"lincoln-pool-drain-drama-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T03:06:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/lincoln-pool-drain-drama-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/3138a35a57bbeb8c","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2193502f-3cc8-4635-8089-73f5a0ab3af3.mp3","summary":"The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again amid mounting chaos — behind schedule, plagued by algae and peeling paint, and now facing accusations of vandalism. The president’s blaming outsiders, but critics point to sloppy repairs. The Interior Secretary says draining is planned to clear debris from last year’s fireworks and fix alleged damage — including a bizarre case where a former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty, claiming he accidentally dropped sealant while inspecting it. His lawyers say he’s being scapegoated. Others have also been charged for paint theft. Despite the mess, the administration’s sticking with the same contractor — the one awarded millions for waterproofing and painting — as the project spirals further into controversy. 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/3138a35a57bbeb8c","meta_description":"The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again amid mounting chaos — behind schedule, plagued by algae and peeling paint, and now facing accu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":76,"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/lincoln-pool-drain-drama-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/lincoln-pool-drain-drama-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}