The “Pod & Market” podcast grew out of several conversations amongst Newarkers, lamenting the decline of traditional forms of media and journalism in Newark (like newspapers) and the lack of a central forum for discussion of issues facing the City of Newark. While not the first or only discussion podcast in Newark, the topics of the podcast can be as general as gentrification and as narrow as the construction of a single building. The only connection between episodes will be their connection ...
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Newark's Climbers: A Conversation and Interview with Rich Song of Method Climbing
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Method Climbing is a unique space in Newark. You wouldn’t believe it but the basement of Walker House hosts a 12,000 square-foot rock climbing facility and gym. The space is a draw for rock climbing and bouldering enthusiasts, as well as many people who are interested but not experienced in the sport. On top of that, they operate a full-service caf…
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We are turning the tables this time! Tehsuan Glover, a local journalist and sartorial savant, recorded this conversation with our host, Manny Antunes, in May 2022. While there are some dated references, the conversation remains fresh and topical. We covered nearly everything under the sun: Manny’s journey through his careers; Newark elections; rap …
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On April 18, Mayor Ras Baraka gave the annual State of the City at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the ninth of his tenure as chief executive of the city. The event began with a poem reading, the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner and Lift Every Voice and Sing, and the performance of a spoke word piece. Past Nivea Nieves led the invocation.…
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Tying the Institutions of This City to This City: An Interview and Conversation with Evan Weiss
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In 1999, the Newark Alliance was founded to lead efforts around the ongoing economic revitalization of Newark, with the goal of “transform[ing Newark] into a better and safer place to work, live, learn, play, and do business.” Part of this vision includes turning Newark into a true “regional city” through efforts in four broad strategic areas. The …
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Newark’s municipal elections are in full swing. Walking around the city, you will see political advertisements promoting the different candidates running for office. . According to the city clerk’s office, there are 25 candidates running for 10 offices, including mayor, councilperson at large, and councilperson for the respective wards across the c…
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Newark's Beer Revival: An Interview and Conversation with Steve Hughes
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Over a century ago, walking down the streets of Newark, constant reminders of Newark’s preeminent brewing and beermaking industry would have scattered the landscape. Massive factories like Ballantine’s and Kruger’s would have churned out hundreds of barrels of lager and ale each day. Ornate mansions built by the owners and executives of these brand…
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Newark's Election Landscape: A Conversation with Mark Bonamo on the 2022 Municipal Elections
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2022 is an election year in Newark. Candidates for mayor and council have declared their intention to run, and votes will be cast on May 10. Newark has off-off cycle elections, in that our elections occur off-cycle from both the New Jersey and U.S. Presidential elections and the federally-recognized election day in November. Mark Bonamo has joined …
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Beyond Story: An Interview and Conversation with Maisy Card
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“Harlem. 2005. Let’s say that you are a sixty-nine-year-old Jamaican man called Stanford, or Stan for short, who once faked your own death.” Thus begins These Ghosts Are Family, the debut novel of Maisy Card. Published in 2020, These Ghosts Are Family is the intergenerational story of the Paisley Family, one that harbors many secrets, including the…
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A Colorful Blur: An Interview and Conversation with Larry Lyons
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If you find yourself walking down Halsey Street lately, you may have noticed that several of the previously empty storefronts are now filled with interesting concepts and brand new retail experiences. Most (if not all) of these new experiences are being spearheaded by Newarkers: from Boss Blend to Halsey Co. to 19B to Brown Mill. As COVID restricti…
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Brutal and Beautiful: An Interview and Conversation with Roger Tucker
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Being the host of a podcast in Newark means constantly keeping your ear to the ground to see who else is part of or joining the conversation. It is always interesting to see what other podcasts are sharing the Newark story to a broader audience. Which is why it’s so exciting to have Roger C. Tucker III come onto the podcast to discuss his own journ…
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Right On That Brink: An Interview and Conversation with Alex Hodgkinson at ODR
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This is a very special episode. After more than a year of recording remotely, we had the opportunity to record onsite and in-person. And what a place to launch our first in-person recording in such a long time. ODR Studios sits in the heart of the Ironbound and is a gorgeous place. It is a curated 4,500 square foot industrial loft about a five minu…
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First Fridays: An Interview and Conversation with Zay Little
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In 2017, Newark First Fridays launched as an inclusive community event to showcase emerging artists, makers, artisan food vendors, musicians, and street performers. The event was meant to address the death of open air markets in the city’s downtown while also attempting to connect disparate shows and events in the area. On the first Friday of each …
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Pivotable: An Interview and Conversation with Marcy DePina
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Marcy is a force in the Newark community. Aside from leading several major nonprofits in the city, she is also a noted content producer, best exemplified by her weekly show FORSA!. FORSA! explores the music of African and the Diaspora and “raises the frequency of our world through the arts and provides a platform for voices and conversations that p…
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Fighting Against Environmental Racism: The Ironbound Community Corporation and the Biochar Facility
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Aries Clean Technologies has proposed the construction of the Newark Biochar Production Facility near an existing site on Doremus Avenue in the Ironbound Section of Newark. If it becomes operational, it will be able to process up to 430 wet tons of domestic wastewater treated biosolids a day from New Jersey and New York. The resulting product will …
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My Podcast with Manny: An Interview and Conversation with Manny Antunes (by donmexlar)
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This episode, we turn the tables around. As part of our season finale, my friend, donmexlar, thought it would be fun to ask me some questions about the podcast and Newark. At first, I was hesitant, as, despite my best efforts, I am always trying to push the focus of the show off me and onto the subject at hand. I warmed up to the idea though, as it…
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Perfecting the Aesthetic: An Interview and Conversation with Kreshnik Berisha And Sihana
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At the corner of Prospect and Ferry Streets, a restaurant had a quiet opening. The usual fanfare around grand openings had to wait. The Ironbound was in the grips of a pandemic that brought the usually bustling thoroughfare to a mute standstill. Nevertheless, SIhana set its tables and opened its doors to the community, presenting a fresh new take o…
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Design Challenge, Challenging Times: An Interview and Conversation with Erin Sweeney and Schools That Can
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The COVID-19 crisis has upended many annual events and programs; many have been canceled, a few have postponed until the next year. However, there are still many that are adapting to the times and moving their events to virtual venues. The process has not been easy, but the results can break new ground in how we approach the crisis. Schools That Ca…
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Symphony Works: An Interview and Conversation with Taneshia Nash Laird on Newark Symphony Hall
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Newark Symphony Hall remains one of the most iconic performance venues in Newark, as well as in New Jersey. Constructed in 1925 at a cost of $2M, the space has been the home of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the New Jersey State Opera, McDonald’s Gospelfest, the New Jersey Ballet, the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, and the Newark Boys Choi…
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We Burnt Our Fields; Now Let's Cultivate Our Crops: An Interview and Conversation with Kai Campbell
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Kai Campbell left the world of Newark politics and development to try his hand at a venerable city tradition, food creation and service. Kai was no stranger to this area of work, coming from a long line and tradition of chefs and restaurant managers in his family. He has since flourished and is the impresario behind three newly minted Newark instit…
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What to Eat: Interview and Conversation with Charlie Shelton
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Newark has always been a city with a rich food tradition. It's now at the crossroads of maintaining that tradition while expanding into new fields. Charlie Shelton, head chef at Barcade, joins the podcast to talk about what's good to eat, what Newark should do to support its food culture, and what it takes to be a food-centric city.…
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Our Plague: Conversations with Newarkers During the COVID19 Crisis
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Newark has come to a standstill. Businesses are closed. Newarkers are sheltering in place. The podcast explores what this means for the city and its residents.द्वारा Pod & Market
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Living History: An Interview and Conversation with Liz del Tufo
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Our second season begins with a special guest, Liz DelTufo. Liz has led the effort to preserve this city's cultural landmarks and historical sites for the past 50 years. On this episode, she shares her journey in this city and some of the anecdotes from her fights to protect our unique look.द्वारा Pod & Market
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Visual Sound and the Honk Tweet: An Interview and Conversation with Wolfgang Gil
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III: An Interview and Conversation with M'Jestie
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M'Jestie, 2x platinum-selling songwriter from Newark, released her first solo album "III." She joins the pod to discuss her journey as an artist, the inspiration behind her music, and the meanings behind her songs on the album.द्वारा Pod & Market
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A Call to Peace: A Discussion About Monuments and Art with Alliyah Allen
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What is a timely monument for Newark? This is the central question to "A Call to Peace," a public art and history exhibition which calls into question Gutzon Borglum's Wars of America monument in Military Park. Alliyah Allen, an assistant curator on the projects, comes on to discuss the issues around the statue and how "A Call to Peace" moves this …
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Frustration, Inspiration: A Conversation and Interview with Miguel Antunes
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This is a very special episode. We have Miguel Antunes, the brother of the pod's host, join for a discussion about growing up in Newark and leaving Newark. This episode hits a wide array of topics, from getting the most out of college, to finding inspiration, to figuring out what path to follow in life.…
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Jordan's Journey: An Interview and Conversation with Jordan Thomas
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Where do I begin with Jordan? I suppose I can talk about how we first met. I was assigned by the Harvard Club to interview a student from University High School in Newark, one they were quite interested in. The person I met astounded me. He was easily admitted into Harvard. However, and unfortunately, he decided to attend Princeton instead. Still, …
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Porchfest!: A Celebration of Performance and Art in Newark's Forest Hill
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Guests, Don Charles and Derek Walls, join the podcast to share the preparations and work behind Porchfest, a 50-plus artist/performers celebration throughout Forest Hill on September 28, 2019. Background & Articles: Porchfest Site: click here Forest Hill Community Associations Main Website: click here Guests: Derek Walls—Derek is a graphic designer…
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You Can't Recreate History: The Preservation of Old Essex County Jail with Myles Zhang
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Eager readers of the podcast website and the show notes that accompany each episode of the pod might remember some links that were attached to our first episode about MX3 and development in the Ironbound. Those links led to two YouTube videos, with each of those videos showing a graphical representation of what the proposed buildings would look lik…
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Bringing Back the Spirit(s) of Newark: Cool Vines and All Points West
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The roots of alcohol production and consumption stretch deep back into the history of Newark. First, the city was a major hub for the brewing of beer. Famous breweries included Hensler, Krueger, Feigenspan, and Weidenmeyer. Towering above them was Ballantine’s, whose three-ring symbol was recognized nationwide. In fact, the Ballantine Mansion still…
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A Newark Brand: Interview and Conversation with Gabe Ribeiro
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Recently, on the Newark subreddit on reddit.com, someone posed the question, “What is the most common misconception about Newark?” I jokingly responded “That it’s pronounced new-ark.” This joke has some resonance though. The pronunciation of the city’s name acts as a password, a way to separate who is from the city and who is not. Pronunciations ca…
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Don't Be Afraid: Coming Out in Newark
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50 years ago on June 28th, newspapers reported an unexpected act of resistance at a mafia-run bar on Christopher Street in New York City. The several days of protest and demonstration that ensued are collectively known as the Stonewall Riots. They marked a turning point in the Gay Rights and Liberation Movement. It is also why June is celebrated wo…
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A Free Public Library: Interview and Conversation with Jeffrey Trzeciak
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Jeffrey Trzeciak, Director of the Newark Public Library, joins Pod & Market to discuss what has changed at the Library over the last several years. Jeffrey discusses the Library's efforts with LGBTQI+ awareness and inclusion and its new services for the homeless of Newark, as well as other programming to maintain interest in the Library in the age …
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From Newark to Cambridge: Newark Students Adjusting to Elite Institutions
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Anthony Abraham Jack's The Privileged Poor, through the use of stories collected from students over several years, exposed how often elite institutions of higher education fail to help undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their full potential. Kim Boerrigter and Lucia Couto, two Newark residents who currently attend Harvard…
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Local Control: Interview and Conversation with A'Dorian Murray-Thomas
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After 23 years of state control of Newark Public Schools, local control has come back to the elected Board of Education. This spring, we had our first election where incumbent members of the re-empowered Board of Education ran against a new slate of candidates. One of these new candidates was A’Dorian Murray-Thomas. She won a seat on the board with…
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RU Paid?: The Fight Over Educator Pay at Rutgers-Newark
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It’s May, which means it’s the time for commencement and graduation celebrations. Graduations speeches by politicians and celebrities will permeate social media; faculty will bestow celebrated individuals with honorary degrees; parents will take any chance to share the accomplishments of their children. At the center of these celebrations are the s…
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Reclaiming Space: Noelle Lorraine Williams and the Creation of the Frederick Douglass Athletic Field
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Rutgers University (Newark) rededicated Alumni Field as Frederick Douglass Field. Frederick Douglass looms large as figure in history—in fact, the Pulitzer Prize Committee honored Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight with its 2019 Prize in History. Beyond the movement for emancipation in the Ninete…
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Obsessive: Interview and Conversation with Adam Bergo
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For this episode, we will explore a format which we will return to from time to time. Instead of our usual practice of hosting a panel discussion on a particular issue, we will instead focus on one person’s story and perspective on Newark. We hope that these interviews and conversation provide a fuller view of the kind of people who inhabit and fre…
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Hold the Line: Newark's 2019 State of the City
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Last Tuesday, March 12, 2019, several thousand Newarkers gathered to watch Mayor Ras Baraka’s State of the City for the year 2019, while thousands more listened or watched at home. Unlike it’s better known cousin, the State of the Union, which is given live before an audience of elected individuals and their invited guests in the grand marble of th…
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Alexa, Is Amazon Coming to Newark?: Amazon's Second HQ and Courting Businesses to Newark
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A few days ago, I asked my brother to do me a favor. I asked him to pose a question to his Amazon Echo. He asked, “Hey, Alexa, is Amazon coming to Newark, New Jersey?” This was her dulcet-toned response: Amazon selected Arlington, Virginia as the location for its second headquarters. The company will invest more than $2.5 billion to create more tha…
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12 Stories High and Developing Fast: MX3 and a Developing Ironbound
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A change in the zoning rules, known as MX3, will allow for higher building heights just east of Penn Station in the Ironbound, with plans for a 12 story building upon the Newark City Council's approval of the ordinance. Join Lillian Ribeiro, Lisa Scorsolini, and Drew Curtis as we discuss this changeद्वारा Pod and Market
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