{"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":"Hodges Steps Down, Besson Takes Charge","slug":"hodges-steps-down-besson-takes-charge","published_at":"2026-06-19T15:15:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/hodges-steps-down-besson-takes-charge","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/2d1e7ca7-d547-4d75-871a-f2085be43ff1.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2d1e7ca7-d547-4d75-871a-f2085be43ff1.mp3","summary":"After 31 years with the Louisiana State Police, including a landmark 2024 appointment as superintendent, Colonel Robert Hodges is stepping down this fall — and he’s already got his next big move in sight: a potential federal role as U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Hodges, who’s focused on modernizing tools, reforming operations, and building partnerships, has officially notified Governor Jeff Landry of his retirement plans. The governor has named Lieutenant Colonel Frank Besson, a seasoned 30-year veteran with deep roots in the force and a distinguished background including FBI National Academy training, to lead the agency. Besson, who’s currently assistant superintendent, is poised to take the reins and continue the legacy of excellence Hodges helped build. 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/dbd3883c781f0778","meta_description":"After 31 years with the Louisiana State Police, including a landmark 2024 appointment as superintendent, Colonel Robert Hodges is stepping down this fall…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":74,"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/hodges-steps-down-besson-takes-charge/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/hodges-steps-down-besson-takes-charge.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}