{"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":"St. Charles Pauses Data Center Boom | St. Louis News","slug":"st-charles-pauses-data-center-boom-st-louis-news","published_at":"2026-07-14T11:18:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237/st-charles-pauses-data-center-boom-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/0446bcba33649e55","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/462e1b1e-1e96-4559-aef8-39cd37f9de36.mp3","summary":"St. Charles County has slapped a six-month freeze on new large data centers, sparking a national conversation about the hidden costs of these tech giants. With unanimous council approval, the move comes as communities demand answers on water use, infrastructure strain, and whether the tax revenue justifies the environmental toll. One center alone guzzled two million gallons of water in a single day — raising alarms about sustainability. While some states like Illinois push for tax breaks to lure data centers, others are pausing to weigh the real impact. This isn’t just about revenue — it’s about ensuring local resources aren’t sacrificed for digital convenience. 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/0446bcba33649e55","meta_description":"St. Charles County has slapped a six-month freeze on new large data centers, sparking a national conversation about the hidden costs of these tech giants.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":108,"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/st-charles-pauses-data-center-boom-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/st-charles-pauses-data-center-boom-st-louis-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}