{"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":"Trooper Pahira Dies in Line of Duty | Pittsburgh News","slug":"trooper-pahira-dies-in-line-of-duty-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-06T02:20:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/trooper-pahira-dies-in-line-of-duty-pittsburgh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/19126ece-9ca3-4002-aa32-1edfdefc6314.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/19126ece-9ca3-4002-aa32-1edfdefc6314.mp3","summary":"A state police trooper, Michael Pahira Junior, died in the line of duty after being struck by a second truck while inspecting a tractor-trailer on I-81. The collision sent him pinned under the wreckage, and both vehicles caught fire. Rescuers pulled him from the debris, but he succumbed to his injuries — a 20-year veteran who gave his life protecting others. The driver, Michael Bon, now faces homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter charges. The force and community mourn a true hero. 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/6553b21afc370aed","meta_description":"A state police trooper, Michael Pahira Junior, died in the line of duty after being struck by a second truck while inspecting a tractor-trailer on I-81. T…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":77,"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/trooper-pahira-dies-in-line-of-duty-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/trooper-pahira-dies-in-line-of-duty-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}