{"podcast":{"title":"Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384","podcast_index_feed_id":7598384,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/bridgeport-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/bridgeport-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1543,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Belfast News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Belfast—from local news and business to politics, culture, and community 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 in the world and keeping communities connected. Belfast News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T14:17:25.822014+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384"},"episode":{"title":"Frank McDonald: Voice for Dublin’s Future | Belfast News","slug":"frank-mcdonald-voice-for-dublin-s-future-belfast-news","published_at":"2026-09-05T17:22:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384/frank-mcdonald-voice-for-dublin-s-future-belfast-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/efebbdc6f4c64d19","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/738d0aa5-4628-4c07-b8e6-5a592399fa01.mp3","summary":"Frank McDonald, the fearless Irish journalist and activist who died at 76, was a towering force in environmental journalism and urban advocacy. A veteran of the Irish Times since 1979, he turned his pen into a weapon for climate action, historic preservation, and social justice — earning praise from Bob Geldof and lasting respect from peers and the public alike. Known for his relentless campaigns to save Dublin’s heritage sites like Wood Quay, his books including “The Destruction of Dublin” and memoir “Truly Frank” revealed both city’s flaws and his own journey as a gay man in 1960s Ireland. Never learning to drive, he embraced public transit — a quiet symbol of his commitment to community over convenience. Tributes poured in from the Green Party and National Union of Journalists, honoring him as a pioneer who brought critical issues to light before they were mainstream. He leaves behind his husband Eamon Slater and an enduring legacy of courage, clarity, and compassion. 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/efebbdc6f4c64d19","meta_description":"Frank McDonald, the fearless Irish journalist and activist who died at 76, was a towering force in environmental journalism and urban advocacy. A veteran…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":107,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384/episodes/frank-mcdonald-voice-for-dublin-s-future-belfast-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384/frank-mcdonald-voice-for-dublin-s-future-belfast-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}