{"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":"Hot Dog Safari Cook-Off for Charity","slug":"hot-dog-safari-cook-off-for-charity","published_at":"2026-06-24T14:07:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/hot-dog-safari-cook-off-for-charity","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/bdef3726-528c-4406-a049-288a23c4f6c1.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/bdef3726-528c-4406-a049-288a23c4f6c1.mp3","summary":"Get ready for a mouthwatering showdown at Birdy’s on July 18th, where six to eight top New Orleans restaurants battle it out in a hot dog cook-off hosted by Hot Dog Safari. Guests get to taste every dog and vote for their favorite—winning teams earn a coveted spot in next year’s event. But it’s not just about bragging rights: 10% of bar sales from 3–7 PM benefit Toups Family Meal, a nonprofit feeding kids in New Orleans, with participating restaurants also encouraged to donate. Add local vendors, art, clothes, and live music to the mix, and you’ve got the perfect afternoon of flavor, fun, and community spirit. Mark your calendar—this one’s a must-attend. 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/a8e46741d92f0696","meta_description":"Get ready for a mouthwatering showdown at Birdy’s on July 18th, where six to eight top New Orleans restaurants battle it out in a hot dog cook-off hosted…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":84,"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/hot-dog-safari-cook-off-for-charity/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/hot-dog-safari-cook-off-for-charity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}