{"podcast":{"title":"Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562","podcast_index_feed_id":7681562,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/annapolis-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/annapolis-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":821,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Annapolis News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Annapolis—from local government and community news to business, events, and waterfront developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city and keeping communities connected worldwide. Annapolis News Today is your daily snapshot of the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T10:20:28.816746+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562"},"episode":{"title":"Macklemore Removed From Tour | Annapolis News","slug":"macklemore-removed-from-tour-annapolis-news","published_at":"2026-09-18T06:04:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562/macklemore-removed-from-tour-annapolis-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/1328c585efb2314c","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/32cb3e60-cae5-4aec-ae09-f8826f15c339.mp3","summary":"Macklemore was axed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after pro-Palestine stage remarks, sparking a firestorm over celebrity activism, free speech, and the high stakes of speaking out on polarizing issues. Stadium owner Robert Kraft pressured Sheeran to remove Macklemore, citing past actions deemed hurtful to the Jewish community. Experts warn artists must brace for consequences when shifting from entertainer to activist. Macklemore acknowledged Sheeran’s dilemma, while Pink, a Jewish artist, defended the right to criticize Israeli policy without being labeled as supporting genocide. Sheeran defended his stance of keeping politics off stage to ensure inclusivity, blaming the promoter for the removal. The fallout reignited scrutiny of Macklemore’s history, revealing how deeply personal beliefs, business interests, and public perception collide in today’s celebrity landscape. 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. Sources: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/macklemore-sheeran-tour-controversy-shows-high-stakes-of-celebrity-advocacy More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1328c585efb2314c Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.","meta_description":"Macklemore was axed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after pro-Palestine stage remarks, sparking a firestorm over celebrity activism, free speech, and the high stak…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562/episodes/macklemore-removed-from-tour-annapolis-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562/macklemore-removed-from-tour-annapolis-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}