{"podcast":{"title":"St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237","podcast_index_feed_id":7563237,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-st-louis-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-st-louis-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1208,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, St. Louis News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in St. Louis with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From downtown developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across St. Louis. 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, St. Louis 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":"2026-07-30T14:22:34.963884+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237"},"episode":{"title":"Asian Needle Ants Invade Missouri | St. Louis News","slug":"asian-needle-ants-invade-missouri-st-louis-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T21:46:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/asian-needle-ants-invade-missouri-st-louis-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/88b886345614f897","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2e0be378-5070-4e97-b775-2addeabf386c.mp3","summary":"A new invasive threat has arrived in Missouri — the Asian needle ant, already spotted in Springfield and likely spreading further. Known for its painful sting, similar to a wasp or bee, it poses serious risks for allergy sufferers, including anaphylaxis. Beyond stings, these ants disrupt forests by feeding on termites and contributing to wildfire fuel through dead trees. Experts urge those allergic to stings to carry epinephrine and avoid moving firewood or using old equipment. Originally from East Asia, this ant has been quietly expanding across the U.S. since the 1930s — and experts say it’s here to stay. 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/88b886345614f897","meta_description":"A new invasive threat has arrived in Missouri — the Asian needle ant, already spotted in Springfield and likely spreading further. Known for its painful s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":90,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/episodes/asian-needle-ants-invade-missouri-st-louis-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/asian-needle-ants-invade-missouri-st-louis-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}