{"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":"Colonel Hodges Steps Down After 31 Years","slug":"colonel-hodges-steps-down-after-31-years","published_at":"2026-06-19T14:13:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/colonel-hodges-steps-down-after-31-years","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d552d862-1a64-4808-8cb8-f5e851bef7e3.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d552d862-1a64-4808-8cb8-f5e851bef7e3.mp3","summary":"After just 11 months on the job, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges is retiring this fall — ending a 31-year career that took him from a New Orleans patrol trooper to the top of the force. A Brother Martin High School and LSU graduate, Hodges rose through the ranks, serving in key leadership roles before becoming superintendent in January. His departure, long rumored since May, signals a major leadership transition for the agency as it prepares for a new era. 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/453aef24c1106464","meta_description":"After just 11 months on the job, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges is retiring this fall — ending a 31-year career that took him…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":75,"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/colonel-hodges-steps-down-after-31-years/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/colonel-hodges-steps-down-after-31-years.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}