{"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":"Neighbor Heroics Stop Attempted Kidnap","slug":"neighbor-heroics-stop-attempted-kidnap","published_at":"2026-06-17T21:54:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/neighbor-heroics-stop-attempted-kidnap","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/539553e5-1d32-4468-aade-4fb74a24209b.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/539553e5-1d32-4468-aade-4fb74a24209b.mp3","summary":"A woman in Baden, Pennsylvania, narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping when a stranger suddenly grabbed her from behind while chatting on her porch—dragging her toward her own home. She fought back, clinging to door frames, until neighbors rushed to her aid, overpowering the suspect before police arrived. The 24-year-old suspect, Kevin Flores, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted kidnapping and assault. The victim, who had never met the man, credits her neighbors as heroes for stopping a potentially horrific outcome—proving that even the most ordinary moments can turn dangerous, and that quick action can save lives. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/d6c933a3c14a5a1a","meta_description":"A woman in Baden, Pennsylvania, narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping when a stranger suddenly grabbed her from behind while chatting on her porch—drag…","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/neighbor-heroics-stop-attempted-kidnap/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/neighbor-heroics-stop-attempted-kidnap.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}