{"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":"Mayor’s Trial Tax Revealed","slug":"mayor-s-trial-tax-revealed","published_at":"2026-06-27T01:21:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/mayor-s-trial-tax-revealed","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/1c98a11f-67b7-4a86-aa6a-f60a8afb777a.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1c98a11f-67b7-4a86-aa6a-f60a8afb777a.mp3","summary":"Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts got a shocking sentence: two five-year suspended sentences and 90 days in jail after a jury convicted her of having sex with a 16-year-old while in office. Judge Kent Savoie cited past cases — all 34 resolved via plea deals — to highlight the rarity of her trial conviction. Twenty-five of those cases involved suspended sentences, twelve had no jail time at all, sparking debate over the “trial tax” that often lands harsher penalties on those who go to trial. The judge refused to consider her elected position as a sentencing factor, saying it only matters if it directly aided the crime. Roberts is now serving her 90-day term, and upon release, she’ll be a registered sex offender on probation, required to undergo therapy and drug tests — with up to 10 years in prison if she violates any terms. 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/d99425108462fd29","meta_description":"Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts got a shocking sentence: two five-year suspended sentences and 90 days in jail after a jury convicted her of having se…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":118,"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/mayor-s-trial-tax-revealed/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/mayor-s-trial-tax-revealed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}