{"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":"ICE Anxiety and How to Support Our Immigrant Community. Plus: NJ-11’s Primary Win","slug":"ice-anxiety-and-how-to-support-our-immigrant-community-plus-nj-11-s-primary-win","published_at":"2026-02-12T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/ice-anxiety-and-how-to-support-our-immigrant-community-plus-nj-11-s-primary-win","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-montclair-pod/episodes/ice-anxiety-and-how-to-support-our-immigrant-community-plus","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/e/698d3e463f15cb4dabfe9c9e/media.mp3","summary":"Watch and subscribe on Youtube! Montclair is freezing - literally and politically. This week, Mike and Farnoosh break down the surprise NJ-11 primary win by Analila Mejia, and take a deep dive into growing immigration fears across Montclair. Immigration law expert Dr. Jackie Vimo, a professor at Montclair State University, joins the show, alongside local leaders Masiel Rodriguez-Vars, President of the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence and Emily Kraft, founder of Craftivists , to separate rumor from reality and explain what families need to know right now. Plus: student walkouts over ICE, Paterson’s school closures and what they could mean for Montclair’s March 10 referendum, and a burst pipe that displaced MESH at the height of winter. Links & Resources Register: Farnoosh and Mike's Free Podcasting Webinar (Feb. 13) Donate to support MESH relocation Tickets for February 12th's Montclair Story Salon RSVP for Craftivists' Melt the ICE Knit Night on Feb 19th at Lackawanna Plaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Watch and subscribe on Youtube! Montclair is freezing - literally and politically. This week, Mike and Farnoosh break down the surprise NJ-11 primary win…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2786,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-montclair-pod-7145507/episodes/ice-anxiety-and-how-to-support-our-immigrant-community-plus-nj-11-s-primary-win/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/ice-anxiety-and-how-to-support-our-immigrant-community-plus-nj-11-s-primary-win.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}