{"podcast":{"title":"Orleans: Behind the Scenes","slug":"orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","podcast_index_feed_id":6714647,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/1488/Orleans-Behind-the-Scenes-Podcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39693912/39693912-1771348705308-b18875182163b.jpg","author":"Town of Orleans with Mia Baumgarten and Amanda Converse as your hosts.","episode_count":59,"summary":"Orleans: Behind the Scenes is a community-focused podcast produced for the Town of Orleans that takes listeners inside the work of local government. Each episode features candid conversations with town officials, department leaders, and community members to explain how town services operate, demystify municipal processes, and highlight initiatives that impact life in Orleans. From budgeting and public safety to cultural events and strategic planning, the podcast aims to educate, engage, and strengthen connections between residents and the people serving the community.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647"},"episode":{"title":"2025 in Review | Progress, Priorities, and What’s Next (S3, 01)","slug":"2025-in-review-progress-priorities-and-what-s-next-s3-01","published_at":"2026-02-05T11:46:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/2025-in-review-progress-priorities-and-what-s-next-s3-01","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orleansbts/episodes/2025-in-Review--Progress--Priorities--and-Whats-Next-S3--01-e3el4jj","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/play/115036211/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2Fb34edf91-c694-3e2d-850e-cba15578adb6.mp3","summary":"As Orleans enters a new year, this episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes takes a step back to reflect on what defined 2025 - and looks ahead to what’s coming in 2026. Hosts Mia and Amanda are joined by Town Manager Kim Newman and Assistant Town Manager Mark Reil for a wide-ranging conversation about the themes, priorities, and behind-the-scenes work that shaped the past year. Together, they discuss community support, housing, public service, staffing, communications, and the major initiatives that set the stage for the Town’s future. The episode also offers insight into how Town government approaches long-term planning, what residents may not always see, and what the community can expect in the year ahead - making it a helpful starting point for anyone who wants to better understand how Orleans works and where it’s headed.","meta_description":"As Orleans enters a new year, this episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes takes a step back to reflect on what defined 2025 - and looks ahead to what’s com…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2096,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/episodes/2025-in-review-progress-priorities-and-what-s-next-s3-01/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/2025-in-review-progress-priorities-and-what-s-next-s3-01.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}