{"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":"New Orleans Water Board Takes City Control | New Orleans News","slug":"new-orleans-water-board-takes-city-control-new-orleans-news","published_at":"2026-07-26T05:08:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/new-orleans-water-board-takes-city-control-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/1bc6bb9e6935aa43","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/53f229ec-bc7e-4394-996e-eccd8b4bfa32.mp3","summary":"New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water Board is getting a major leadership overhaul starting August 1, shifting from state control to the City Council after a string of crises including flooding, pump failures, and a boil water advisory. Council leaders are calling for accountability, citing the agency’s $500K annual CEO salary—comparable to LSU football coaches—and demanding transparency over spending and contracts. With newfound authority, the council can now scrutinize finances in real time, not just during infrequent legislative sessions, aiming to restore public trust and deliver results for the city’s 130-year-old utility. 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/1bc6bb9e6935aa43","meta_description":"New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water Board is getting a major leadership overhaul starting August 1, shifting from state control to the City Council after a st…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":86,"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/new-orleans-water-board-takes-city-control-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/new-orleans-water-board-takes-city-control-new-orleans-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}