{"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 - Public Assistance","slug":"special-3-part-series-recovery-unpacked-public-assistance","published_at":"2025-07-09T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iem-unscripted-disastersmiths-6786341/special-3-part-series-recovery-unpacked-public-assistance","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---Public-Assistance-e359p6l","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eb773490/podcast/play/105226901/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-8%2Fde707b98-60cd-458b-48ce-b905eb038bcc.mp3","summary":"In part 1 of the DisasterSmiths Special Series, we dive into one of FEMA’s most essential disaster recovery tools: the Public Assistance (PA) Program. From clearing debris to rebuilding public infrastructure, PA funding plays a critical role in helping communities bounce back after federally declared disasters. The Smiths are joined by Anne Bink , IEM Director of Recovery, and Jake Ganieany , Bureau Chief of Mitigation and Recovery for Montana Disaster and Emergency Services. Together, they unpack how the program works, who’s eligible, and how it’s evolved to strengthen communities recovering from catastrophic events. We explore the lifecycle of a PA grant—from application to reimbursement—and tackle common challenges and misconceptions jurisdictions face along the way.","meta_description":"In part 1 of the DisasterSmiths Special Series, we dive into one of FEMA’s most essential disaster recovery tools: the Public Assistance (PA) Program. Fro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1927,"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-public-assistance/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-public-assistance.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}