# Behind the Screen | Inside Government Access Channel 8 (S2, 13)

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Podcast: [Orleans: Behind the Scenes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647)
Published: 2025-07-24T20:48:40+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orleansbts/episodes/Behind-the-Screen--Inside-Government-Access-Channel-8-S2--13-e35vrv8
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Duration seconds: 1160

## Resource

In this episode, Amanda flips the script and interviews her usual cohost, Media Operations Coordinator Mia Baumgarten, about the behind-the-scenes work of Channel 8 in Orleans. They break down how residents can access public meetings - before, during, and after they happen - and why transparency and accessibility are at the core of their work.Listen now to stay connected to your town government.Access Chanel 8 at town.orleans.ma.us

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