{"podcast":{"title":"Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","podcast_index_feed_id":7589499,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-henderson-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-henderson-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":765,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Leicester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Leicester—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. Leicester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T08:17:43.360143+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499"},"episode":{"title":"BBC Ends Long Wave Radio Era","slug":"bbc-ends-long-wave-radio-era","published_at":"2026-06-27T11:34:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/bbc-ends-long-wave-radio-era","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1be9812c-9a59-4ba3-b142-5d1e5a38b44f.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1be9812c-9a59-4ba3-b142-5d1e5a38b44f.mp3","summary":"The BBC has shut down its iconic long wave radio service, marking the end of a century-old broadcast tradition. Radio 4, the final station on the frequency, went silent early Saturday, leaving listeners heartbroken over the loss of its distinctive crackle and historical resonance. Once vital for wartime communications and beloved for shows like The Archers and the shipping forecast, the service was shuttered due to aging tech and dwindling audiences — a move the BBC says prioritizes future digital resilience. While all programs remain accessible via FM, DAB, TV, and online, critics warn of the loss of a crucial non-digital lifeline for remote communities, mariners, and fishermen. The warm, analog sound of long wave will be deeply missed by its loyal fans. 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/16186cafedfe9b72","meta_description":"The BBC has shut down its iconic long wave radio service, marking the end of a century-old broadcast tradition. Radio 4, the final station on the frequenc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":106,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/episodes/bbc-ends-long-wave-radio-era/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/bbc-ends-long-wave-radio-era.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}