{"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":"Gantt Pleads Guilty in Ferguson Protest Assault | St. Louis News","slug":"gantt-pleads-guilty-in-ferguson-protest-assault-st-louis-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T18:41:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/gantt-pleads-guilty-in-ferguson-protest-assault-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/69df51de4f025541","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/6a9cac37-414f-4926-b91a-f93360524d79.mp3","summary":"A 30-year-old protester, Elijah Gantt, just pleaded guilty to assaulting a Ferguson police officer during a 2024 protest marking the 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death — a moment that reignited tensions. Gantt admitted to felony second-degree assault and resisting arrest after allegedly knocking Officer Travis Brown to the ground, causing a severe brain injury. In exchange for his guilty plea, other charges like property damage and attempted escape were dropped. Prosecutors are seeking the maximum 19-year sentence, with sentencing set for November 20. Officer Brown’s recovery remains uncertain, underscoring the real risks faced by law enforcement during high-stakes demonstrations. 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/69df51de4f025541","meta_description":"A 30-year-old protester, Elijah Gantt, just pleaded guilty to assaulting a Ferguson police officer during a 2024 protest marking the 10-year anniversary o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":77,"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/gantt-pleads-guilty-in-ferguson-protest-assault-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/gantt-pleads-guilty-in-ferguson-protest-assault-st-louis-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}