{"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":"Mardi Gras Fees Under Pressure | New Orleans News","slug":"mardi-gras-fees-under-pressure-new-orleans-news","published_at":"2026-07-24T05:18:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/mardi-gras-fees-under-pressure-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/1d57289c14fb3b3e","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a2464616-e55c-47aa-837e-ac166c528bde.mp3","summary":"Mardi Gras is on the brink of financial chaos as the city scrambles to cover nearly $4 million in annual costs, prompting talks of raising parade permit fees—long unchanged since the 2000s—for the 2027 season. Krewe captains, already stretched thin by rising insurance and material costs, are forming a unified board to negotiate new payment terms, while city officials hint at alternative fee structures. With payments due by December, time is running out to strike a deal that keeps the world’s greatest free show alive—and thriving. 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/1d57289c14fb3b3e","meta_description":"Mardi Gras is on the brink of financial chaos as the city scrambles to cover nearly $4 million in annual costs, prompting talks of raising parade permit f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":95,"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/mardi-gras-fees-under-pressure-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/mardi-gras-fees-under-pressure-new-orleans-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}