{"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":"The Triple Six Lottery Scandal Ticket | Pittsburgh News","slug":"the-triple-six-lottery-scandal-ticket-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T06:13:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/the-triple-six-lottery-scandal-ticket-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/b8961e6f247b4be9","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/17803307-b861-4d4b-8793-67ba1e3a3ffc.mp3","summary":"In April 1980, a Pennsylvania Lottery drawing of triple six sparked a scandal when host Nick Perry was caught rigging the game by weighting the balls—guaranteeing a win for specific tickets. Convicted and sentenced to two years, he paid a hefty fine and restitution, shaking the lottery system nationwide. Nearly 50 years later, a rare original triple six ticket surfaced at an estate sale, discovered by John Zenewicz, who believes it was confiscated as evidence. Now up for auction on eBay, this ticket offers a tangible piece of a historic fraud that captivated the nation. 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/b8961e6f247b4be9","meta_description":"In April 1980, a Pennsylvania Lottery drawing of triple six sparked a scandal when host Nick Perry was caught rigging the game by weighting the balls—guar…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":97,"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/the-triple-six-lottery-scandal-ticket-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/the-triple-six-lottery-scandal-ticket-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}