{"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":"Decatur Street’s Mixed Construction Update | New Orleans News","slug":"decatur-street-s-mixed-construction-update-new-orleans-news","published_at":"2026-08-01T01:19:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/decatur-street-s-mixed-construction-update-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/1479b8471b1b2740","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cf506ce9-fc28-4a23-9a15-74eb66c408af.mp3","summary":"Decatur Street’s construction zone is finally showing signs of progress—with fences coming down and foot traffic creeping back in, giving some businesses a much-needed boost ahead of big events. But the bigger picture? Still grim. Sales are cratering—25% down on average, 50% on event days—and for one restaurant, the toll has been brutal: over a million dollars lost since last August, forcing them to slash hours and close three days a week. Compounding the pain? The Sewerage and Water Board allegedly ignoring court orders to ease the burden. It’s a tale of cautious hope battling stubborn obstacles as locals fight to survive amid the chaos. 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/1479b8471b1b2740","meta_description":"Decatur Street’s construction zone is finally showing signs of progress—with fences coming down and foot traffic creeping back in, giving some businesses…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":108,"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/decatur-street-s-mixed-construction-update-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/decatur-street-s-mixed-construction-update-new-orleans-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}