{"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":528,"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":"2026-09-17T20:20:38.803972+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135"},"episode":{"title":"Friendship or Abuse Allegations | Manchester News","slug":"friendship-or-abuse-allegations-manchester-news","published_at":"2026-09-11T20:27:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/friendship-or-abuse-allegations-manchester-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/bcef32299a03c1c8","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2dc56918-8b07-45a0-a08d-d588b6f3bdda.mp3","summary":"In Rochdale, a shocking trial unfolds as six men deny charges of decades-long sexual abuse and grooming against three young women — one victim, known as Girl A, even called her alleged abuser “a really good friend” and “partner in crime.” Prosecutors paint a grim picture of manipulation and coercion, claiming victims were turned into “sex slaves,” while defense attorneys challenge the notion of consent. One defendant, Amjad Mahmood, is unfit to stand trial due to mental illness, receiving treatment abroad. As video testimony from Girl A reveals chilling details — including how she was targeted while still in school — jurors grapple with the complex, emotionally charged case that spans generations. 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/bcef32299a03c1c8","meta_description":"In Rochdale, a shocking trial unfolds as six men deny charges of decades-long sexual abuse and grooming against three young women — one victim, known as G…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":99,"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/friendship-or-abuse-allegations-manchester-news/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/friendship-or-abuse-allegations-manchester-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}