{"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":"Pic-O-De-Crop 2026 Finalists Spark Debate | Barbados News","slug":"pic-o-de-crop-2026-finalists-spark-debate-barbados-news","published_at":"2026-07-24T23:34:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365/pic-o-de-crop-2026-finalists-spark-debate-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/88afcac9278a01b4","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f29c370a-206d-48f8-a6da-072c59b072b5.mp3","summary":"Barbados’ Pic-O-De-Crop calypso finals for 2026 are heating up, sparking debate over a new venue and the future of the island’s beloved music tradition. While some embrace the change as progress, others cling to heritage. Young artists are stepping into the spotlight, carrying the soul of calypso forward, as RBC Royal Bank’s $44,000 donation underscores the festival’s vital role in preserving culture and community spirit. 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/88afcac9278a01b4","meta_description":"Barbados’ Pic-O-De-Crop calypso finals for 2026 are heating up, sparking debate over a new venue and the future of the island’s beloved music tradition. W…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":79,"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/pic-o-de-crop-2026-finalists-spark-debate-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/pic-o-de-crop-2026-finalists-spark-debate-barbados-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}