{"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":"Picklesburgh Defies Smoke to Celebrate | Pittsburgh News","slug":"picklesburgh-defies-smoke-to-celebrate-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T05:26:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/picklesburgh-defies-smoke-to-celebrate-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/041f53cec955af5f","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/aaf636e3-57e5-4510-9ecd-1c4f4e31d4dc.mp3","summary":"Despite thick wildfire smoke turning air quality “very unhealthy” and forcing cancellations across the region, Picklesburgh pressed on—encouraging attendees to use their own judgment. A Florida woman flew in for her pickle-themed birthday tradition, proudly donning her custom outfit despite the haze. Vendors reported solid crowds, though some wore masks or felt throat irritation. Workers on the ground had mixed experiences: one mail carrier found the smoke oddly cooling, while a construction worker struggled with the smell and breathing. Forecasters hope storms will clear the smoke by Saturday, with rain and shifting winds offering relief—fingers crossed. 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/041f53cec955af5f","meta_description":"Despite thick wildfire smoke turning air quality “very unhealthy” and forcing cancellations across the region, Picklesburgh pressed on—encouraging attende…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":81,"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/picklesburgh-defies-smoke-to-celebrate-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/picklesburgh-defies-smoke-to-celebrate-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}