{"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":"Essence Festival Celebrates Black Community | New Orleans News","slug":"essence-festival-celebrates-black-community-new-orleans-news","published_at":"2026-07-05T05:57:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/essence-festival-celebrates-black-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://api.fastcast.ai/audio/337cc077-d5b1-44b1-9de4-faffe5da05dd.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/337cc077-d5b1-44b1-9de4-faffe5da05dd.mp3","summary":"The 31st Essence Festival lit up New Orleans over the Fourth of July weekend, drawing thousands for music, shopping, a car show, and empowering seminars—all in a vibe that’s unapologetically Black, welcoming, and electric. Attendees like Bianca Phillips from St. Louis returned for the pure joy and community, while health orgs like the Black Women’s Health Imperative used the stage to spark vital conversations. Free daytime fun ran from 10 AM to 5 PM, with ticketed concerts lighting up the Superdome at 6 PM. Pure celebration, pure purpose—this one’s a must-see. 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/b3920aeb13366a6e","meta_description":"The 31st Essence Festival lit up New Orleans over the Fourth of July weekend, drawing thousands for music, shopping, a car show, and empowering seminars—a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":72,"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/essence-festival-celebrates-black-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/essence-festival-celebrates-black-community-new-orleans-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}