{"podcast":{"title":"Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135","podcast_index_feed_id":7574135,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/connecticut-sun-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/connecticut-sun-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":515,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Manchester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Manchester—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. Manchester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T12:20:49.653246+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135"},"episode":{"title":"Bee Network Buses Turn Into Glasshouses","slug":"bee-network-buses-turn-into-glasshouses","published_at":"2026-06-26T18:32:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/bee-network-buses-turn-into-glasshouses","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/37ece825-b2b3-43c1-b9b5-d5551b7a3b37.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/37ece825-b2b3-43c1-b9b5-d5551b7a3b37.mp3","summary":"Greater Manchester’s scorching heatwave has turned Bee Network buses and trams into sweltering “glasshouses on wheels,” with drivers and passengers alike suffering through temperatures soaring past 40 degrees. Despite claims that newer electric buses and trams have AC, and older ones have fans and blinds, many still feel dangerously hot — leading to sickness, discomfort, and even deterring riders. Transport officials have relaxed uniform rules and urged drivers to take breaks, but admit extreme heat naturally raises cabin temps. While efforts are underway, riders are demanding better climate control to ensure safety and comfort as the heat continues to climb. 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/5c2a2a3f2dfd7976","meta_description":"Greater Manchester’s scorching heatwave has turned Bee Network buses and trams into sweltering “glasshouses on wheels,” with drivers and passengers alike…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":119,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/episodes/bee-network-buses-turn-into-glasshouses/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/bee-network-buses-turn-into-glasshouses.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}