{"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":"LSU New Orleans Reborn | New Orleans News","slug":"lsu-new-orleans-reborn-new-orleans-news","published_at":"2026-07-01T15:01:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/lsu-new-orleans-reborn-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/dc118027-d16c-4b20-8b12-795a0f37e51a.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/dc118027-d16c-4b20-8b12-795a0f37e51a.mp3","summary":"The University of New Orleans has officially rebranded as LSU New Orleans, marking a historic return to its 1956 roots after a decade-long departure. Despite the name change, the school keeps its beloved Privateers nickname — no Tigers here. The move follows a rocky financial past, including furloughs and building closures, rescued by a $20 million state bailout. Now, with a fresh start and big enrollment goals of 6,000 students this fall, the university is positioning itself as a major economic engine for New Orleans — all while keeping tuition competitive to attract out-of-state students. A ceremonial rebranding kicked off Wednesday morning, signaling a bold new chapter for the institution. 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/dc4ed6dc09ad9d81","meta_description":"The University of New Orleans has officially rebranded as LSU New Orleans, marking a historic return to its 1956 roots after a decade-long departure. Desp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":82,"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/lsu-new-orleans-reborn-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/lsu-new-orleans-reborn-new-orleans-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}