{"podcast":{"title":"Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991","podcast_index_feed_id":7577991,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-madison-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-madison-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1278,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Madison News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Madison—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. Madison News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:22:56.410863+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991"},"episode":{"title":"Brenda Fricker: Oscar Winner, Irish Icon | Madison News","slug":"brenda-fricker-oscar-winner-irish-icon-madison-news","published_at":"2026-07-17T16:36:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991/brenda-fricker-oscar-winner-irish-icon-madison-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/36fa6009a5598abe","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/dec55324-339c-4faa-ab90-47184c09c9df.mp3","summary":"Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker, the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her unforgettable role as Mrs. Brown in “My Left Foot,” has passed away at 81. Known for her powerhouse performances—from the pigeon lady in “Home Alone 2” to her hauntingly honest memoir detailing survival of trauma and mental illness—Fricker remained humble despite global acclaim. Her final film, “The Swallow,” proved her enduring talent, and her legacy as a trailblazer in Irish cinema and a courageous voice for resilience will forever resonate. 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/36fa6009a5598abe","meta_description":"Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker, the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her unforgettable role as Mrs. Brown in “My Left Foot,” has…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":120,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991/episodes/brenda-fricker-oscar-winner-irish-icon-madison-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991/brenda-fricker-oscar-winner-irish-icon-madison-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}