{"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":"Cardinals’ Shocking Playoff Surge | St. Louis News","slug":"cardinals-shocking-playoff-surge-st-louis-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T20:57:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/cardinals-shocking-playoff-surge-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/170f0bec1c5873a1","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e952e4be-aaae-4661-9f37-fe49d3a48184.mp3","summary":"The St. Louis Cardinals are defying all expectations this season, surging into playoff contention with a 48-44 record despite trading away stars like Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado. Young talents Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt have been the unsung heroes, with Wetherholt reportedly set for a massive nine-year extension — a bold bet on his future. While other teams scramble for elite starters before the deadline, Cardinals brass wisely resist the temptation to overpay, opting instead to target undervalued, expiring-contract players. This balanced approach lets them chase wins now without sacrificing long-term flexibility or prospects. 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/170f0bec1c5873a1","meta_description":"The St. Louis Cardinals are defying all expectations this season, surging into playoff contention with a 48-44 record despite trading away stars like Sonn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":111,"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/cardinals-shocking-playoff-surge-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/cardinals-shocking-playoff-surge-st-louis-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}