{"podcast":{"title":"IEM Unscripted: DisasterSmiths™","slug":"iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341","podcast_index_feed_id":6786341,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eb773490/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://iem.com/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-podcast/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39404580/39404580-1707247849236-3495d8185199f.jpg","author":"IEM Unscripted: DisasterSmiths™","episode_count":41,"summary":"IEM Unscripted presents DisasterSmiths™, a dynamic podcast that dives into the heart of disaster resilience. Join us as we explore the practical solutions, innovative programs, and dedicated service delivery crafted to aid disaster survivors and fortify communities. Our mission is clear – to make our communities more resilient in the face of adversity.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T10:18:31.046019+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341"},"episode":{"title":"Recovery Unpacked - The Epilogue","slug":"recovery-unpacked-the-epilogue","published_at":"2025-07-30T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341/recovery-unpacked-the-epilogue","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iem-disastersmiths/episodes/Recovery-Unpacked---The-Epilogue-e366s2f","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eb773490/podcast/play/106180111/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-29%2Fec0d4559-196a-7885-5391-923ae8b99e9a.mp3","summary":"In this post-special series episode, the DisasterSmiths™ take a moment to reflect on the journey through our three-part “Recovery Unpacked” series, connecting the dots between immediate response and recovery, survivor support, and long-term community rebuilding. From FEMA’s Public and Individual Assistance programs to HUD’s CDBG-DR program, we’ve explored the critical programs that help communities recover, rebuild, and reimagine a more resilient future after disasters. To bring it all full circle, we welcome back three of our most insightful voices and former federal executives: host and in this episode guest, Chris Smith, IEM’s Director of Individual Assistance and Disaster Housing; Marion McFadden, IEM’s Vice President of Recovery; and Anne Bink, IEM’s Director of Recovery. Together, they help us bridge the lessons from each episode, examine how these programs intersect in practice, and share what successful, survivor-centered recovery looks like. Whether you’re a seasoned recovery professional or simply curious about how disaster recovery works behind the scenes, this final installment offers a thoughtful, forward-looking conversation on where we go from here.","meta_description":"In this post-special series episode, the DisasterSmiths™ take a moment to reflect on the journey through our three-part “Recovery Unpacked” series, connec…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1859,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341/episodes/recovery-unpacked-the-epilogue/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341/recovery-unpacked-the-epilogue.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}