{"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":"The Town and the School District: It's Complicated. (1:1 With Town Manager Stephen Marks)","slug":"the-town-and-the-school-district-it-s-complicated-1-1-with-town-manager-stephen-marks","published_at":"2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507/the-town-and-the-school-district-it-s-complicated-1-1-with-town-manager-stephen-marks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-montclair-pod-7145507","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-montclair-pod/episodes/the-town-and-the-school-district-its-complicated-11-with-tow","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/e/699683f94a6b6137bf5c01f5/media.mp3","summary":"Watch and subscribe on Youtube! This week, we welcome back Township Manager Stephen Marks to discuss how the town might intervene in the school budget crisis and the latest on Lackawanna Plaza. Then, we take a trip back in time with Lonnie Brandon —historian, former Parks & Rec director, and Montclair High football alum—who shares a powerful story from the 1960s involving legendary coach Clary Anderson. We also cover the \"Cutover\"—the month-long disruption to the Montclair-Boonton train line as work begins on the Portal North Bridge (hope you like the ferry!). We also break down the latest MPACT report on what a State Monitor actually does (spoiler: nobody really knows). Links & Resources MPACT report: Read about state monitors Mike Crowley's coverage of the recent School Budget Town Hall YMCA History: Join the Zoom on March 26th Event: Saturday Night Bard at Luna Stage Newsletter: Subscribe at montclairpod.com . The History of Our Magnet System on The Montclair Pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Watch and subscribe on Youtube! This week, we welcome back Township Manager Stephen Marks to discuss how the town might intervene in the school budget cri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3790,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-montclair-pod-7145507/episodes/the-town-and-the-school-district-it-s-complicated-1-1-with-town-manager-stephen-marks/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/the-town-and-the-school-district-it-s-complicated-1-1-with-town-manager-stephen-marks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}