{"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":"Special 3-Part Series: Recovery Unpacked - Community Recovery","slug":"special-3-part-series-recovery-unpacked-community-recovery","published_at":"2025-07-23T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341/special-3-part-series-recovery-unpacked-community-recovery","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iem-disastersmiths/episodes/Special-3-Part-Series-Recovery-Unpacked---Community-Recovery-e35spq5","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eb773490/podcast/play/105850117/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-23%2F980bfbc9-c857-8d65-3071-7148c57bb9d2.mp3","summary":"We are closing out our “Recovery Unpacked” series with a deep dive into one of the most substantial, impactful federal recovery programs: HUD’s Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). Unlike other programs that focus on immediate relief, CDBG-DR is built for the long game, helping communities rebuild stronger, smarter, and more resilient. This episode features Marion McFadden, IEM's Vice President of Recovery and former HUD senior executive, alongside Seana O’Shaughnessy, CEO and President of CHIP (Community Housing Improvement Project). Together, they unpack how CDBG-DR funding gets allocated, who it serves, and the kinds of projects it makes possible, from rebuilding homes to revitalizing entire communities. We also tackle the complexities: the red tape, the timelines, the prep work, and the push for innovation in recovery. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to rebuild a community after a disaster, this conversation pulls back the curtain.","meta_description":"We are closing out our “Recovery Unpacked” series with a deep dive into one of the most substantial, impactful federal recovery programs: HUD’s Community…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1880,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341/episodes/special-3-part-series-recovery-unpacked-community-recovery/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/special-3-part-series-recovery-unpacked-community-recovery.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}