{"podcast":{"title":"Roanoke News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","podcast_index_feed_id":7608890,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2238,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Roanoke News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Roanoke with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From regional developments to local issues, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Roanoke. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Roanoke News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T18:19:29.618748+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890"},"episode":{"title":"Pastor Accused of Exploiting Teen | Roanoke News","slug":"pastor-accused-of-exploiting-teen-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-26T19:30:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/pastor-accused-of-exploiting-teen-roanoke-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/3cbdde1a5cc38cfa","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4976b76a-3d68-4b93-9a9e-09c0bd08d5f4.mp3","summary":"A Virginia pastor accused of sending explicit photos to a 15-year-old boy he met while preaching in Pennsylvania is facing serious allegations—including admitting to exposing himself three times across three states and sending nude images of himself. Known for his wide travels and leadership at Crossroads Baptist Church, Baldwin’s actions have shocked the community, with critics calling the betrayal heartbreaking and repulsive, especially given the church’s role as a place of honesty. The case raises urgent questions about safety and trust in religious spaces, while authorities urge any potential victims to come forward as the investigation continues. 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/3cbdde1a5cc38cfa","meta_description":"A Virginia pastor accused of sending explicit photos to a 15-year-old boy he met while preaching in Pennsylvania is facing serious allegations—including a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":93,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/episodes/pastor-accused-of-exploiting-teen-roanoke-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/pastor-accused-of-exploiting-teen-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}