{"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":342,"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":"2026-06-15T14:19:41.933023+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384"},"episode":{"title":"Irish Drivers Roll Over PCPs for New Cars","slug":"irish-drivers-roll-over-pcps-for-new-cars","published_at":"2026-05-31T23:14:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384/irish-drivers-roll-over-pcps-for-new-cars","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/bcbe372b-d0be-4444-9ead-553c2bf7e2d9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/bcbe372b-d0be-4444-9ead-553c2bf7e2d9.mp3","summary":"Irish drivers are loading up on debt to chase new cars, with PCP loans surging 20% to €2.17 billion and hire-purchase loans up 8% to €3.2 billion—thanks to low APRs and access to pricier hybrids and EVs. But beware: these deals often come with hefty balloon payments and strict mileage limits, risking costly surprises if your car’s value dips. While the government pushes for greener fleets, the hidden cost of frequent rollovers and manufacturing emissions means these shiny new rides might not be as sweet as they seem. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/e5778b725f9a43c4","meta_description":"Irish drivers are loading up on debt to chase new cars, with PCP loans surging 20% to €2.17 billion and hire-purchase loans up 8% to €3.2 billion—thanks t…","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/irish-drivers-roll-over-pcps-for-new-cars/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/irish-drivers-roll-over-pcps-for-new-cars.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}