{"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":"Rookie Valdez Slams Way to Victory | Pittsburgh News","slug":"rookie-valdez-slams-way-to-victory-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T20:01:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/rookie-valdez-slams-way-to-victory-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/5886d1dc51feb893","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/52e1cd0d-9fab-4af1-be03-bb37229761b1.mp3","summary":"Rookie phenom Esmerlyn Valdez exploded on the scene, crushing two homers—including a game-sealing grand slam—to drive in six runs and lead the Pirates to a dramatic win over the Brewers. His nine homers and 24 RBIs in just 26 games signal a breakout season, silencing doubters as he outshines veteran foes in a thrilling, back-and-forth battle. While All-Star starter Braxton Ashcraft struggled, the bullpen rallied to secure the win, setting the stage for a rookie showdown in Game 2. 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/5886d1dc51feb893","meta_description":"Rookie phenom Esmerlyn Valdez exploded on the scene, crushing two homers—including a game-sealing grand slam—to drive in six runs and lead the Pirates to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":88,"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/rookie-valdez-slams-way-to-victory-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/rookie-valdez-slams-way-to-victory-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}