{"podcast":{"title":"Bristol News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695","podcast_index_feed_id":7574695,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/greenville-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/greenville-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":730,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Bristol News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Bristol—from local news and business to culture, sports, 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. Bristol News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-13T06:17:13.665799+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695"},"episode":{"title":"Tourist Tax Debate in Bristol and Bath | Bristol News","slug":"tourist-tax-debate-in-bristol-and-bath-bristol-news","published_at":"2026-09-11T11:44:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695/tourist-tax-debate-in-bristol-and-bath-bristol-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/b2e5b7c542ab38c0","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/19195317-ea9b-4f2d-bd6a-d6380a5d7789.mp3","summary":"Bristol and Bath are weighing a new tourist tax on overnight stays, aiming to fund public spaces and infrastructure—think pavements, toilets, and the vibe that draws millions of visitors each year. Inspired by Edinburgh’s model, local leaders hope revenue will boost transport and amenities, benefiting both tourists and residents. But hospitality groups warn it could hurt competitiveness if not handled right—demanding fairness, transparency, and direct reinvestment into the tourism economy. Officials vow to collaborate closely with businesses to strike a balance: making visitors contribute without driving them away. Details are still being shaped, but the core idea is clear—those who enjoy the city should help keep it great. 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/b2e5b7c542ab38c0","meta_description":"Bristol and Bath are weighing a new tourist tax on overnight stays, aiming to fund public spaces and infrastructure—think pavements, toilets, and the vibe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":107,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695/episodes/tourist-tax-debate-in-bristol-and-bath-bristol-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695/tourist-tax-debate-in-bristol-and-bath-bristol-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}