In a candid sit-down interview, Montclair Public Schools Superintendent Ruth B. Turner joins us for the first installment of a new series we’re calling “Supper with the Super.” Over pizza and pasta at Italiana by Zod, we talk about the controversial school referendum, the district’s financial challenges, a potential school “reinvestment”, and what comes next for families, students, and taxpayers.

We also share Part Two of our interview with U.S. Senator Cory Booker, where the conversation expands beyond Montclair schools to the cost of living, immigration policy, healthcare costs, political fundraising, and the future of independent media.

Plus in this episode:

Why some Montclair voters supported the “Yes–No” referendum outcome
The district’s plan to convert Renaissance Middle School into a Pre-K center
A student walkout at Montclair High School protesting ICE policies
A visit to a local wellness business, Mend, for our sponsored series, “Farnoosh & Mike Get Healthy”
A very Montclair “One Big Thing” featuring comics, retro sci-fi, and a hometown artist

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Supper with the Super: Ruth Turner on the School Vote. Plus: Cory Booker Part Two