{"podcast":{"title":"Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606","podcast_index_feed_id":7601606,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/wilmington-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/wilmington-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":4030,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Wilmington News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Wilmington with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to coastal updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Wilmington. 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, Wilmington 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":"2026-08-01T16:23:01.998136+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606"},"episode":{"title":"Minneapolis Moves to Repeal Bathhouse Ban","slug":"minneapolis-moves-to-repeal-bathhouse-ban","published_at":"2026-06-19T05:14:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/minneapolis-moves-to-repeal-bathhouse-ban","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3c7c2a68-5350-45af-9783-460a4de38d8d.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3c7c2a68-5350-45af-9783-460a4de38d8d.mp3","summary":"Minneapolis is poised to repeal a decades-old ban on bathhouses and similar venues, sparking heated debate at a city council hearing where LGBTQ activists and residents rallied for safer, more inclusive spaces. Advocates argue the ban unfairly targeted gay communities and those with HIV, forcing people into the shadows and hindering vital outreach and education. By regulating rather than criminalizing, the city could promote safer practices, boost tourism, and create vital safe spaces for LGBTQ residents. Personal stories underscore how criminalization doesn’t erase identity—it just makes it harder to support. Though the ban was enacted during the HIV crisis, current leaders acknowledge its roots in homophobia, urging history not to be ignored. The mayor supports repeal if approved, and a vote looms next week—with strong momentum behind change. 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/85275a90dcd75ab8","meta_description":"Minneapolis is poised to repeal a decades-old ban on bathhouses and similar venues, sparking heated debate at a city council hearing where LGBTQ activists…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/episodes/minneapolis-moves-to-repeal-bathhouse-ban/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606/minneapolis-moves-to-repeal-bathhouse-ban.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}