{"podcast":{"title":"New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541","podcast_index_feed_id":7562541,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-new-orleans-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-new-orleans-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":860,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, New Orleans News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in New Orleans with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the Crescent City. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, New Orleans News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T16:21:57.620662+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541"},"episode":{"title":"A Father's Struggle and the Power of Community | New Orleans News","slug":"a-father-s-struggle-and-the-power-of-community-new-orleans-news","published_at":"2026-08-01T00:27:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/a-father-s-struggle-and-the-power-of-community-new-orleans-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/d47616245d2771ec","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d9bccbfe-cb07-47c8-a1f5-30536febf981.mp3","summary":"When a single dad in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward lost power—and his entire food truck business—during a brutal heatwave, he and his son survived by sweating through the sweltering heat with ice chests and open windows. But when nonprofit founder Genie Goldring showed up to check on his two German Shepherds, she found conditions worse than outside—and Brown barely holding on. Acting fast, Goldring emailed City Hall and called Entergy, rallying for help that restored electricity just in time. Now, Brown’s rebuilding his life as a chef on a friend’s food truck, while Entergy offers flexible payment plans to others in crisis. This is a story of grit, community, and the power of one person’s intervention to turn disaster into hope. 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/d47616245d2771ec","meta_description":"When a single dad in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward lost power—and his entire food truck business—during a brutal heatwave, he and his son survived by sweating t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":109,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/episodes/a-father-s-struggle-and-the-power-of-community-new-orleans-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/a-father-s-struggle-and-the-power-of-community-new-orleans-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}