{"podcast":{"title":"Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076","podcast_index_feed_id":7564076,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-raleigh-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-raleigh-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2367,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Raleigh News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Raleigh with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From economic growth to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Raleigh. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Raleigh News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T08:18:44.566641+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076"},"episode":{"title":"Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Icon, Passes at 81 | Raleigh News","slug":"brenda-fricker-oscar-winning-icon-passes-at-81-raleigh-news","published_at":"2026-07-17T15:23:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/brenda-fricker-oscar-winning-icon-passes-at-81-raleigh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/f1d86c2cb6e2131e","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3785a241-cc74-4153-ac9c-ea4f3938c618.mp3","summary":"Oscar-winning Irish icon Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award for her unforgettable role in My Left Foot, has died at 81. A powerhouse performer with over 90 film and TV credits, she charmed audiences as the compassionate homeless woman in Home Alone 2 and starred in the BBC’s Casualty. Born in Dublin in 1945, she was honored with the Freedom of the City earlier this year and left behind a bestselling memoir detailing her battles with mental health and personal adversity. Ireland’s deputy prime minister hailed her as a “national treasure,” celebrating her global ambassadorship of Irish talent and her enduring legacy on and off screen. 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/f1d86c2cb6e2131e","meta_description":"Oscar-winning Irish icon Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award for her unforgettable role in My Left Foot, has died at 81. A pow…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":81,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/episodes/brenda-fricker-oscar-winning-icon-passes-at-81-raleigh-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076/brenda-fricker-oscar-winning-icon-passes-at-81-raleigh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}