{"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":"Civic Spotlight | Town Meeting 101 (S2, 18)","slug":"civic-spotlight-town-meeting-101-s2-18","published_at":"2025-10-02T17:01:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/civic-spotlight-town-meeting-101-s2-18","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orleansbts/episodes/Civic-Spotlight--Town-Meeting-101-S2--18-e390r61","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/play/109128321/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-2%2F59ec5657-0d5f-0edb-da53-7c20ac6dd091.mp3","summary":"Town Meeting is the oldest form of direct democracy in New England, and it’s how Orleans makes many of its most important decisions. In this episode, Amanda and Mia walk through what Town Meeting is, how it works, and what to expect on the day. You’ll also learn how to stay informed in the weeks leading up to Town Meeting and why reading the warrant ahead of time is the best way to prepare.","meta_description":"Town Meeting is the oldest form of direct democracy in New England, and it’s how Orleans makes many of its most important decisions. In this episode, Aman…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":416,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/episodes/civic-spotlight-town-meeting-101-s2-18/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/civic-spotlight-town-meeting-101-s2-18.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}