{"podcast":{"title":"The Montclair Pod","slug":"the-montclair-pod-7145507","podcast_index_feed_id":7145507,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a","website_url":"http://montclairpod.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1733523283425-1bc2fce8-9722-407f-a136-49207b766599.jpeg","author":"Montclair Pod LLC","episode_count":81,"summary":"The Montclair Pod is an award-winning podcast that offers a deep dive into the stories, issues, and buzz shaping Montclair, NJ. Hosted by local friends—journalist and financial expert Farnoosh Torabi and MediaFeed co-founder Michael Schreiber—we’re here to explore the heart of our vibrant community with curiosity and a dose of neighborly chatter. From the latest drama in Montclair schools to the tangled web of local politics and even the mysteries of our rollercoaster real estate market, we cover the topics you’re already chatting about at the bus stop, the farmer’s market, or over a drink at Tierney’s. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations and special guests, from community leaders to movers and shakers making waves in town. This is your show, too! Share your questions, opinions, critiques, and compliments at MontclairPod.com; you might hear them on an upcoming episode. Subscribe now to The Montclair Pod and join us in spotlighting the culture, stories, and spirited debates that make Montclair more than just a town—it’s home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T18:19:54.567698+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507"},"episode":{"title":"Dangerous Intersections, School Vote Chaos, and a Big Get: Senator Cory Booker","slug":"dangerous-intersections-school-vote-chaos-and-a-big-get-senator-cory-booker","published_at":"2026-03-12T12:23:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/dangerous-intersections-school-vote-chaos-and-a-big-get-senator-cory-booker","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-montclair-pod/episodes/dangerous-intersections-school-vote-chaos-and-a-big-get-sena","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/e/69b21dfed308577aad96ab3c/media.mp3","summary":"This week on The Montclair Pod , we bring you one of our most important episodes yet. We tackle a deeply emotional and urgent issue: street safety. NPR's David Folkenflik joins us to share the heartbreaking story of losing his mother to a preventable traffic collision right outside his Upper Montclair home, followed by a conversation with Montclair’s new Complete Streets Director, Jacob Nieman. Then we sit down with Senator Cory Booker to discuss his new legislation, independent media, and his time under a state monitor in Newark. Plus, we break down the district-wide school lockdown, the results of the massive school referendum (and the lawsuit trying to stop it), and Mike shares a brilliant YMCA membership hack. The Tragic Reality of Street Safety We sit down with NPR media reporter and longtime resident David Folkenflik , who experienced the unthinkable in October 2023 when his mother was killed crossing the street outside his house. He shares his warnings about Montclair's dangerous intersections, the aggressive driving culture plaguing our residential neighborhoods, and the frustration of warning the town before tragedy struck. We follow this up with a discussion featuring Jacob Nieman , Montclair’s new Complete Streets Director, about how the town plans to fix a broken system. We Booked Booker! Senator Cory Booker joins the pod! In Part 1 of our interview, we talk about the power of independent local media, his new bill to raise the standard deduction to $75,000 for families, and his experience dealing with a state educational monitor back when he was Mayor of Newark. Local Beat: Lockdowns, Lawsuits & The YMCA Hack It was a chaotic week in Montclair schools. We cover the terrifying district-wide lockdown sparked by a threat to the high school. We also dive in…","meta_description":"This week on The Montclair Pod , we bring you one of our most important episodes yet. We tackle a deeply emotional and urgent issue: street safety. NPR's…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5066,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-montclair-pod-7145507/episodes/dangerous-intersections-school-vote-chaos-and-a-big-get-senator-cory-booker/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/dangerous-intersections-school-vote-chaos-and-a-big-get-senator-cory-booker.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}