{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/68f964c1b61ac5dd7cbd564d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Modern Love in Montclair: Gay, Straight, Swinging. Plus: Yes-Yes or No-No?","description":"<p>Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts at <a href=\"http://montclairpod.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MontclairPod.com</a>. Follow on <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/themontclairpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and send us a tip: <a href=\"mailto:hello@montclairpod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@montclairpod.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode dives into how residents are navigating modern relationships in all their forms: gay, straight, open, and swinging. The hosts examine how political views, community culture, and midlife realities shape connection and commitment in town.</p><p>The pod also continues its coverage of Montclair’s ongoing school budget crisis, unpacking what’s at stake in the upcoming “Yes-Yes” vs. “No-No” vote and how it could reshape the district’s financial future.</p><p><br></p><p>This week's F<em>arnoosh and Mike Eat Food</em> features <a href=\"https://lacouronnerestaurant.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>La Couronne</strong></a>, an Italian restaurant in Watchung Plaza.</p><p>And in <em>Ask Our Agent</em>, we learn why some homes have a much harder time selling than others.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://midlifeloveoutloud.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Junie Moon</strong></a>, relationship expert and Montclair’s own love coach</li><li><strong>Elizabeth and Jason</strong>, single parents share their experiences dating in Montclair</li><li><strong>Grace L. Williams</strong>, journalist and Montclair Pod special assignment reporter</li><li><a href=\"https://mytherapynyc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mishiko Passikoff</strong></a><strong>,</strong> therapist on tension in relationships over politics</li><li><strong>Reubena Spence</strong>, co-founder of <a href=\"https://outmontclair.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Out Montclair</strong></a>, on the LGBTQ+ dating scene</li><li><strong>Rich Reynics and Corey Pierson</strong>, organizers behind <a href=\"https://savemontclairschools.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SaveMontclairSchools.com</strong></a><strong>,</strong> advocating for a “Yes/Yes” vote on the school budget</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <strong>Farnoosh Torabi</strong> and <strong>Mike Schreiber</strong></p><p>Edited by <strong>Bob Raynor</strong></p><p>Sponsored by <a href=\"https://www.twocents.io/?utm_source=partner_montclairpod&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=eatfood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Twocents</strong></a>, <a href=\"https://www.glenridgetkd.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Glen Ridge Taekwondo</strong></a>, <a href=\"https://www.lunastage.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Luna Stage</strong></a>, and <strong>Karin Diana, </strong><a href=\"https://www.compass.com/agents/karin-diana/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Compass Montclair</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Montclair Pod LLC"}