{"podcast":{"title":"Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now","slug":"europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547","podcast_index_feed_id":7498547,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/europe-news-today-2-min-news.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/europe-news-today-2-min-news.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1340,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Europe News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Europe—from politics and business to culture, international relations, and regional 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 and global news together and keeping communities connected. Europe News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the continent. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T14:20:52.277832+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547"},"episode":{"title":"Bernadette Chirac: Quiet Power in French Politics","slug":"bernadette-chirac-quiet-power-in-french-politics","published_at":"2026-06-06T14:49:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547/bernadette-chirac-quiet-power-in-french-politics","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cade8b54-e228-4fc8-8be8-39e8c1897e4c.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cade8b54-e228-4fc8-8be8-39e8c1897e4c.mp3","summary":"Bernadette Chirac, the indomitable former first lady of France, has died at 93 — leaving behind a legacy forged not just in the shadows of power, but through decades of her own bold political service. While her husband Jacques Chirac held the presidency, Bernadette carved her own path as mayor and deputy, wielding influence with quiet strength and sharp wit. Discreet yet formidable, she turned personal adversity into public grace, becoming a symbol of resilience in a nation that often scrutinizes its elite. Her passing closes a chapter — but her mark on French politics, and on how a woman can lead without fanfare, will endure. 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/66e9af0d24951647","meta_description":"Bernadette Chirac, the indomitable former first lady of France, has died at 93 — leaving behind a legacy forged not just in the shadows of power, but thro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":87,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547/episodes/bernadette-chirac-quiet-power-in-french-politics/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547/bernadette-chirac-quiet-power-in-french-politics.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}