{"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":785,"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":"2026-07-27T06:21:21.702491+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541"},"episode":{"title":"Bertha Hits Louisiana Amid Heatwave | New Orleans News","slug":"bertha-hits-louisiana-amid-heatwave-new-orleans-news","published_at":"2026-07-22T03:42:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/bertha-hits-louisiana-amid-heatwave-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/7db5d8e005a06acd","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2c934f45-3451-46f7-aac0-84b3fcfdba5b.mp3","summary":"Tropical Storm Bertha barrels toward Louisiana’s coast, prompting 24/7 emergency operations as watches and warnings go into effect. Though the storm is weakening due to dry air and wind shear, expect strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding—though flood risk is now at the lowest level. Landfall is forecast for Wednesday afternoon. Officials urge residents to prep emergency kits, check on vulnerable neighbors, and brace for possible power outages. Emergency crews are already on high alert, coordinating with local parishes and still aiding recovery from Tropical Storm Arthur—all while battling a scorching heatwave that could push heat indexes to 110-115 degrees. 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/7db5d8e005a06acd","meta_description":"Tropical Storm Bertha barrels toward Louisiana’s coast, prompting 24/7 emergency operations as watches and warnings go into effect. Though the storm is we…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":82,"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/bertha-hits-louisiana-amid-heatwave-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/bertha-hits-louisiana-amid-heatwave-new-orleans-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}