{"podcast":{"title":"Barbados News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365","podcast_index_feed_id":7856365,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/185940d1-379f-4867-821c-76a6844fccbc.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":329,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story. Barbados News Today delivers fast, focused updates on the stories shaping the island—covering Bridgetown, government, business, tourism, culture, and more. Stay informed with quick, reliable daily briefings designed for listeners on the go. From breaking headlines to the developments that matter most, this is your daily snapshot of Barbados. Produced by AI as part of The Daily News Now network. Advertise with us: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T00:19:22.659366+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365"},"episode":{"title":"Mottley Calls for Calypso Legacy | Barbados News","slug":"mottley-calls-for-calypso-legacy-barbados-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T12:55:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365/mottley-calls-for-calypso-legacy-barbados-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/f7d66464bd861d0a","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/823e21c9-d07b-42ce-b110-f2c2d6eb134e.mp3","summary":"Prime Minister Mia Mottley is rallying the music and culture scene to safeguard the soul of Crop Over, warning that traditional calypso and soca are being sidelined by newer sounds. While praising the global reach of modern artists, she insists these classics must retain their space — especially on government platforms like CBC, which she says must prioritize fair airplay. Mottley challenges DJs as sole gatekeepers and champions the vital role of older audiences, arguing that balance, not erasure, is key to preserving the festival’s legacy and ensuring its vibrant future. 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/f7d66464bd861d0a","meta_description":"Prime Minister Mia Mottley is rallying the music and culture scene to safeguard the soul of Crop Over, warning that traditional calypso and soca are being…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365/episodes/mottley-calls-for-calypso-legacy-barbados-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365/mottley-calls-for-calypso-legacy-barbados-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}