{"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":"Ron Francis Returns to Penguins","slug":"ron-francis-returns-to-penguins","published_at":"2026-06-19T15:29:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/ron-francis-returns-to-penguins","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c77cb54e-3fef-4750-b386-4c07bde628b4.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c77cb54e-3fef-4750-b386-4c07bde628b4.mp3","summary":"Ron Francis is back in Pittsburgh, this time as a Special Advisor for Hockey Operations, bringing his championship pedigree and deep organizational knowledge to help the Penguins reclaim their elite status. A two-time Cup winner with the team in ’91 and ’92, Francis also recently led the Seattle Kraken as GM and president of hockey ops. With his strong ties to the city and proven track record, he’ll offer critical input on drafts, trades, and player development — all while supporting the minor league system. His return, just one year after being inducted into the Penguins Hall of Fame, underscores a bold move to prioritize experience and rebuild the franchise’s competitive edge. 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/3335526d59ddb7b7","meta_description":"Ron Francis is back in Pittsburgh, this time as a Special Advisor for Hockey Operations, bringing his championship pedigree and deep organizational knowle…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":83,"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/ron-francis-returns-to-penguins/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/ron-francis-returns-to-penguins.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}