{"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":"City Council Backs Free Transit for Youth | New Orleans News","slug":"city-council-backs-free-transit-for-youth-new-orleans-news","published_at":"2026-09-04T09:36:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/city-council-backs-free-transit-for-youth-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/c7bc8fc8bf25d1d1","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/93b449a0-3b45-44f3-98ff-ef072385eec1.mp3","summary":"New Orleans City Council just gave the green light to keep the wildly popular Opportunity Pass alive—free rides for teens and young adults up to age 24 on buses, ferries, and streetcars. With over 11,000 sign-ups since launching last year, the program’s success is undeniable, and council members unanimously voted to help find funding to make it permanent. Facing a looming federal funding gap, nonprofit Ride New Orleans needs about $850,000 annually to keep the passes rolling—and they’re turning to businesses, foundations, and local government for support. This move signals a powerful community commitment: when cities invest in their youth, transportation becomes a launchpad, not a barrier. 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/c7bc8fc8bf25d1d1","meta_description":"New Orleans City Council just gave the green light to keep the wildly popular Opportunity Pass alive—free rides for teens and young adults up to age 24 on…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":96,"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/city-council-backs-free-transit-for-youth-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/city-council-backs-free-transit-for-youth-new-orleans-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}