{"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":"Prosecutor on Leave in Cantrell Case","slug":"prosecutor-on-leave-in-cantrell-case","published_at":"2026-06-17T01:45:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/prosecutor-on-leave-in-cantrell-case","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/d4c8e938-835d-47e7-8ac5-490edb86cb8b.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d4c8e938-835d-47e7-8ac5-490edb86cb8b.mp3","summary":"Federal prosecutor Jordan Ginsberg, leading the case against former New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged employee misconduct. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is also seeking to remove him from the case, pending judicial approval. The charges — including conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction — stem from accusations that Cantrell and Vappie used city funds for a romantic relationship. Trial remains scheduled for October, but this shakeup could significantly alter the proceedings. Stay tuned for updates as this high-stakes legal drama unfolds. 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/ab33c0b38a49e6f0","meta_description":"Federal prosecutor Jordan Ginsberg, leading the case against former New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, has been placed on administrativ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":69,"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/prosecutor-on-leave-in-cantrell-case/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/prosecutor-on-leave-in-cantrell-case.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}