{"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":"Sheriff Smith Faces Resignation Amid Assault Charges","slug":"sheriff-smith-faces-resignation-amid-assault-charges","published_at":"2026-06-23T23:07:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541/sheriff-smith-faces-resignation-amid-assault-charges","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/58a20724-724e-4b0b-b94a-ee6121404233.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/58a20724-724e-4b0b-b94a-ee6121404233.mp3","summary":"Sheriff Randy Smith faces serious charges after allegedly choking and beating a man at a Madisonville steakhouse, sparking outrage and calls for his resignation. The state attorney general stepped in for an impartial investigation, and a bail bondsman was also arrested for allegedly signaling the attack. Smith’s chief deputy has already quit, and a potential deal—including his resignation—is expected in court soon. Meanwhile, the sheriff’s office is pushing for a millage renewal to fund operations, urging voters to separate personal legal troubles from public safety needs. 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/29fd212546767de0","meta_description":"Sheriff Randy Smith faces serious charges after allegedly choking and beating a man at a Madisonville steakhouse, sparking outrage and calls for his resig…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":85,"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/sheriff-smith-faces-resignation-amid-assault-charges/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/sheriff-smith-faces-resignation-amid-assault-charges.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}