Seattle News, Views, and Brews
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 26 ratingsUnderstand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!
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2024 Episode 17: Budget Process Starts Early, Police Recruiting, Library Closures, and More
April 17, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the historically-early budget process beginning for the Seattle City Council, a new piece of equitable development legislation, a squabble over police hiring (and testing), a reduction of library hours, and an answer to one of our patron's questions about homelessness, too! If you like this podcast, please support it on ...
2024 Episode 16: Budget Forecast, Police Guild Contract Questions, Transportation Levy Preview, and More!
April 10, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman, city hall reporter for the Seattle Times, discuss a new budget forecast for the City of Seattle, a new twist in negotiating a contract for the Seattle Police Officer's Guild, a report on how SPD officers are using force, Seattle's newly-proposed transportation levy, and concerns about funding for the city's new social housing developer. If you like...
2024 Episode 15: Patrons-First Podcast! Redefining "Public Safety" in Seattle, with CARE Acting Chief Amy Smith
April 04, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBAmy Smith, Acting Chief of Seattle's CARE Department (Community Assisted Response and Engagement, home to the city's 911 Center and its 911 alternative response teams) joins the podcast to discuss Seattle's changing approach to public safety. Host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel discusses the work of the CARE teams, the challenges facing 911 call takers and dispatchers, and the hurdles ahead for the police, fire and CARE departments in a city facing a $230M budget deficit. If you want to ...
2024 Episode 14: Homelessness Questions, App-Based Worker Changes, Answering Patron Questions, and More!
March 27, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's interaction with the King County Homelessness Authority, proposed changes for thousands of app-based workers in Seattle, the charges brought against a group that protested at City Hall, a new financial boost for local asylum seekers, and an answer for one of our patron's questions, too. If you ...
2024 Episode 13: Comprehensive Plan Questions, Preschool Expansion, Sidewalk Prioritization, and More
March 20, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the launch of public comments on Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, another expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program, new land use legislation from Councilmember Tammy Morales, prioritizing where sidewalks are built in Seattle, and new concerns arising for the city's Municipal Court. If you like this podcast, please support...
2024 Episode 12: SPD Officer Pay Raises?, Sheriff Sues City of Burien, Municipal Court Troubles, and More
March 13, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a push for Seattle Police Department pay raises, a public safety tour led by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, a lawsuit from the King County Sheriff regarding Burien's new camping ban ordinance, problems with a new processing system at Seattle's Municipal Court, and the challenge of Tanya Woo's new concurrent roles as counci...
2024 Episode 11: Mayor's Zoning Proposal, County Fentanyl Plan, State Passes Three Initiatives, and More!
March 06, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's new Comprehensive Plan proposal, King County's fentanyl crisis plan, a victory for state Republicans as three voter initiatives get passed into law, challenges for Seattle's Municipal Court after the City Attorney removes a judge from 150 criminal cases, and a question from our patrons about homeowner's ...
SNVB Special Edition! 2024 Episode 10: Council Protest & Arrests, Mayor's Transportation Plan, and More
February 29, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBExtra! Extra! We've added a podcast this week to talk about a protest that led to six arrests at the Seattle City Council meeting. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the larger context of this protest and what it may mean for the Council in the weeks ahead. Plus, Brian and David are taking a look at Mayor Bruce Harrell's new transportation plan, plus the continuing debate over gunshot detection technology. If you like this podcast, please support ...
2024 Episode 9 / Patrons-First Podcast: Seattle School Board Turmoil, Statewide Childcare Crisis, and More with Dr. Stephan Blanford
February 28, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! It's a patrons-first podcast with a focus on education, early learning, and childcare, featuring special guest Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children's Alliance of Washington! Blanford, a former Seattle School Board Director, breaks down the turmoil facing the Board and Seattle Public Schools after the recent resignation of two of its members, following a dispute over their geographi...
2024 Episode 8: State of the City Address, CP Nelson Shifts From Outsider to Leader, State Transportation Funding Questions, and More
February 21, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times break down Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City Address, the transformation of Council President Nelson from outsider to leader, a multi-million dollar question for voters emerging from the state transportation budget, the city's recent assessment of Seattle's homelessness crisis, and a look at a series of failing school bon...
2024 Episode 7: New Public Safety Committee, Female Officers' Concerns with SPD, Carbon Pricing Issues, and More
February 14, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the approach of the Seattle City Council's new Public Safety Committee, a bombshell report for the Seattle Police Department regarding its treatment of female officers, a renewed push by Governor Inslee on carbon pricing, a potential new ballot measure on social housing, and a sobering report on the lack of affordable ho...
2024 Episode 6: Mayor Harrell's Council, Graffiti Law Reinstated, Answering Our Patrons' Questions, and More!
February 07, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman, City Hall reporter for the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's influence over a new City Council, the beginning of the Council's work at the committee level, a battle over "lewd conduct" for the Liquor and Cannabis Board, the reinstatement of Seattle's graffiti ordinance, and some answers to some city government questions from our patrons, too. I...
2024 Episode 5: Patrons-First Podcast with Rep. Mia Gregerson!
February 02, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! In this patrons-first podcast, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel breaks down a host of new statewide housing proposals with Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33)--including lot-splitting, "co-living" single-room occupancy units, mobile home park tenancy, and more--and tackles a troubling issue with voter turnout, too! If you'd like to access this content first, become a patron of the podcast for $5 per month wi...
2024 Episode 4: Tanya Woo Chosen for Pos. 8 Seat, Mayor's Hiring Freeze, Statewide Fentanyl Efforts, and More
January 24, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the newest member of the Seattle City Council, a hiring freeze by the City of Seattle up against a major budget deficit, a plea for state help from tribes dealing with the fentanyl epidemic, a sobering anniversary for Roe v. Wade, and a city streetcar project that's nearly tripled in cost. If you like this podcast, pleas...
2024 Episode 3: Council Candidate Pool Reduced to 8, SPD Lawsuits, New Gun Control Proposals, and More
January 17, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to take the open Position 8 City Council seat, new legal accusations facing the Seattle Police Department, a set of new gun control regulations in the state legislature, Washington's first-in-the-nation lawsuit over the Kroger-Albertson's grocery store merger, and a Supreme C...
2024 Episode 2: New Councilmember Debate, Fort Lawton Proposal, "Housing 2.0" in Olympia, and More!
January 10, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the debate over who should be selected as the Council's new Position 8 member, a new plan for developing Fort Lawton, a focus on housing at the state legislature, concerns over a protest that blocked I-5 in Seattle, and a strange twist to the Boeing 737 blown fuselage saga. If you like this podcast, please support it on ...
2024 Episode 1: New City Council, New Legislative Session Challenges, New Problems for State Ferry System
January 03, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the newly-sworn-in Seattle City Council, the search for a replacement for Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, a slew of initiatives facing the Washington State Legislature, a city initiative in the works to fund public housing, and a leadership challenge for the state ferry system. If you like this podcast, please support it ...
Patrons-First Podcast: State Legislative Preview with Sen. Joe Nguyen (D-34)
December 22, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBReady to find out what's ahead in an action-packed 60-day state legislative session? Get the details with public affairs host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian connects with State Senator Joe Nguyen (D-34), the Energy, Environment, and Technology Committee Chair (and Ways & Means Vice-Chair) to get the scoop. From a climate action agenda threatened by a new citizens' initiative, to a breakdown of all the... breakdowns of the state ferry sy...
2023 Episode 50: Inslee's Proposals for 2024 Session, Sidewalk Legislation Moving Forward, Horrific Hit & Run Crime, and More
December 12, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Governor Inslee's proposals on climate change and homelessness encampment legislation, a City plan to build more sidewalks, a challenge ahead for pre-trial diversion programs for low-level criminals in Seattle, a horrific hit & run crash that needs your help, and a new state lab for DUI processing, too. If you like this ...
2023 Episode 49: Move Seattle Levy Increase, Capital Gains Tax Conundrum, Traffic vs. Your Blood Pressure, and More!
December 05, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the City's work to pass a new Move Seattle transportation levy, a soon-to-release bridge maintenance plan, a proposal for a city-based capital gains tax that's been delayed (at the very least), a plan to reduce personal guaranties and security deposits for business owners, and a new study on the relationship between traf...
2023 Episode 48: Historically Low Voter Turnout, Fort Lawton Questions, Fare Ambassadors at Work, and More
November 28, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the lowest turnout for a state election in Washington history, a new ordinance to reduce greenhouse gases in Seattle, a looming question about the future of Fort Lawton, a perspective on aspirational resolutions on the Seattle City Council, and a newly-launched program for fare ambassadors on Sound Transit. If you like t...
2023 Episode 47: Budget Final, What's Next? Delivery App Fees, Seattle's Most Dangerous Roadway, and More
November 21, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the final budget discussions this week of the Seattle City Council (and what's still ahead), a new fee for delivery companies like DoorDash, the effectiveness of democracy vouchers, a discussion of involuntary commitment, and a cry for help from a community that's home to Seattle's most dangerous and deadly transportatio...
2023 Episode 46: Election Turnout Problems, Council President Questions, New Police Union Agreement?
November 14, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss how election turnout took down some of Seattle's progressive candidates, what the Council's leadership could look like next year, a new agreement over major events and dual dispatch with the Police Officer's Guild, a final battle over budget amendments, and a strange cyberattack affecting our state transportation network...
2023 Episode 45: Election Returns!, Transportation Impact Fees Redux, "Protected Intersection" Update
November 08, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the early returns of the November election, a new twist in the transportation impact fees saga, a delay for the Comprehensive Plan, and a "protected intersection" in South Lake Union. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
2023 Episode 44: Independent Expenditure Report, Seattle Police Ruse Policy, Budget Amendments, and More!
October 31, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a change in independent expenditures for this year's City Council elections, a new policy for Seattle Police on ruses, Council budget amendments, an immediate need for Sound Transit trains that has board members concerned, plus another challenge for the state ferry fleet. If you like this podcast, please support it on P...
2023 Episode 43: Budget Rebalancing, City Permit Process Audit, and the Job You Should Be Applying For
October 24, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's budget rebalancing package, some disturbing audit findings after an investigation of the City's building permit process, enforcement of Seattle's new drug law, higher parking rates, and an industry that's eager to hire students months before they graduate. If you like this podcast, please suppo...
2023 Episode 42: City Budget and Rising Wages, New Drug Overdose Record, $18 Tolls (?!) and More
October 17, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the clash between rising wages and a city budget deficit, a plan to raise express lane tolls to as high as $18, a shocking new record for overdose deaths, a reshuffling of resources for Seattle schools, and a close-up study of where transit ridership is showing signs of life after the pandemic. If you like this podcast, ...
2023 Episode 41: Homelessness in Court, Wind Power Questions, Traffic Ticket Budget Concerns, and More
October 10, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a major case regarding homelessness policy in the Washington State Supreme Court, a cleanup plan for the Duwamish River, a new push for wind power in our state, unreinforced masonry legislation, and a traffic ticket debacle with enduring public safety impacts. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
2023 Episode 40: Budget Questions, Downtown Zoning Concerns, a Week Without Driving, and More
October 03, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss some of the details of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's budget proposal, Seattle Rescue Plan funding, the end of Partnership for Zero's work on downtown homelessness, a downtown zoning plan that some City Councilmembers are pushing back on, and a challenge to elected officials to stop driving for a week. If you like this po...
2023 Episode 39: Mayor's Budget Proposal, CARE Team Questions, Sidewalk Improvements, and More
September 26, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a major new investment proposed in the Mayor's budget proposal, the potential of Seattle's new CARE department, a high-dollar sidewalks ordinance, a new legal battle over homelessness, and a disappointing trend for large transportation projects in Washington State. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
2023 Episode 38: SPD Laughing Incident, Drug Law Finalized, Vacant Buildings Ordinance, and More!
September 19, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a "laugh heard round the world" by an SPD officer investigating a pedestrian's death, the final stages of Seattle's new drug possession and public use law, a decision not to charge former Mayor Durkan or Chief Best after thousands of texts went missing, an updated ordinance for the growing problem of vacant buildings, an...
2023 Episode 37: Drug Law Amendments, Staggered Elections, New Seattle Tourism Investments, and More
September 12, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the detailed amendments surrounding the City Council's work on a drug possession and use law, a plan to stagger the years for City Council elections, a study over drug use on public transit, a new investment in Seattle tourism, and the impacts of a $20M claim filed following a fatal car crash in Tacoma. If you like this ...
2023 Episode 36: New Transportation Plan, Fentanyl Deaths Rising, Power Shake-up in Mayor's Cabinet, and More!
September 05, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a new city transportation plan released this week, a discussion of impact fees, a proposal to add lids over I-5, skyrocketing numbers for local fentanyl deaths, a power shake-up in Mayor Harrell's cabinet, and an unfortunate new record set with statewide traffic deaths. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patr...
2023 Episode 35: Regional Homelessness Questions, City Union Worker Protest, Vexing Vaccinations, and More!
August 22, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the budget challenges ahead for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a new proposal to help businesses lease commercial space, a planned protest for city union workers, a challenging vaccination landscape, and a conundrum over funding new state ferry boats. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patre...
2023 Episode 34: Drug Policy Faces Council Scrutiny, Revenue Stabilization Fund, New 24/7 Speeding Cameras, and More
August 15, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Mayor's newly-proposed ordinance on public drug use and drug possession, a new 24/7 speed camera plan, revenue stabilization vs. a $200 million budget gap in the year 2025, funding for social housing, and a plan to raise state ferry fares. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
2023 Episode 33: City Council Primary Results Breakdown!
August 08, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and special guest host Hannah Krieg of The Stranger newspaper discuss the results of the August primary and what's ahead for the City Council races in all seven districts! Plus: what's Hannah's take on the most important issue facing candidates this election? It might surprise you! If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
2023 Episode 32: New Drug Enforcement/Treatment Plan, Primary Election Turnout, Gun Violence Concerns, and More
August 01, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Bruce Harrell's new plan for drug use/possession treatment and enforcement, another disappointing turnout for the primary election, a South Seattle shooting and its deep impact on gun violence, Seattle's readiness for the World Cup, and the unveiling of a new Colman Dock on the Seattle waterfront. If you like this ...
2023 Episode 31: Supplemental Budget Questions, Homeless Sweeps Court Decision, Organized Retail Crime, and More
July 25, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the upcoming vote on the City of Seattle's supplemental budget, a court decision that could impact how the city executes sweeps of unauthorized homeless encampments, a street racing prevention ordinance, a challenge from the City Auditor regarding organized retail crime in Seattle, and a tentative labor agreement for Kin...
2023 Episode 30: Industrial Lands Decision, Rent Control Questions, "Monster" Traffic, and More
July 18, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a major decision from the Seattle City Council that impacts housing and our industrial lands, a transportation equity study, another push for rent control from Kshama Sawant, changes ahead for the Community Police Commission, and a look at some "monster" traffic still ahead this summer. If you like this podcast, please s...
2023 Episode 29: Police Accountability Report, All-Star Week Homeless Sweeps, Bus Breakdowns Impacting Service
July 11, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a new police accountability report, a plan for more rooftop amenities in Pioneer Square, homeless sweeps during All-Star week, concerns for small businesses, and a major challenge for Metro Transit to handle desperately needed bus repairs. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
2023 Episode 28: Patrons-First Podcast! School Closure Concerns, Education Funding, Childcare Study Results, "The Whiteness of Wealth," and More with Dr. Stephan Blanford
July 10, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBBecome a patron to get this content first (it was released last Friday) and catch up on some major education headlines in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel speaks with Children's Alliance Executive Director (and former Seattle School Board Director) Dr. Stephan Blanford about the state of education funding in Washington, the real possibility of closing and consolidating schools in Seattle in the near future, a newly-released study of how our state ...
2023 Episode 27: Anti-Graffiti Program Re-launched, "Dual Dispatch" 911 Alternative Taking Shape, Titan Submersible Concerns, and More
June 27, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's re-launch of an anti-graffiti campaign, the future of a "dual dispatch" 9-1-1 alternative, a cleanup around T-Mobile Park leading up to All-Star Week July 7, a potentially expensive challenge ahead for Seattle City Light, and some local insights into the deadly voyage of the Titan submersible. If you lik...
2023 Episode 26: Senior Deputy Mayor Harrell Leaving Office, Street Racing Cameras, Gun Violence Task Force, and More
June 21, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Senior Deputy Mayor Monisha Harrell leaving her position, a new push for street racing cameras in Seattle, a plan from the Seattle Police Department to crack down on gun violence, a new direction for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, and a boom in scooter and bike rentals in Seattle. If you like this podca...
2023 Episode 25: Mayor Convenes Drug Task Force, Re-opening City Hall Park, City Capital Gains Tax Proposal
June 13, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's plan to craft a new city policy responding to drug use and possession, the re-opening of a park with an infamous recent past, a plan for a city-based capital gains tax, new concerns over smoke and heat protection in Seattle, and a gamble of a decision from Sound Transit. If you listen to this podcast, ple...
2023 Episode 24: Drug Use/Possession Ordinance Vote, Move Seattle Levy Questions, and the Return of Bumbershoot
June 06, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss this week's vote on making drug possession and drug use in the City of Seattle a gross misdemeanor, a progress report on the Move Seattle transportation levy, a downtown revitalization quandary, the return of a newly-imagined Bumbershoot music festival, and a revival of the Seattle streetcar connector. If you like this p...
2023 Episode 23: Housing Levy Public Hearing, Capital Gains Bonanza, SPD Consent Decree in Court
May 30, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss how the Seattle City Council plans to craft a $930M housing levy and put it before voters this fall and how the state legislature is reacting to a windfall for capital gains tax revenue. Plus, the Seattle Police Department consent decree is back in court, and we're tracking long-term care issues and a bicycling vs. cruis...
2023 Episode 22: Tree Ordinance Passes, SPD Staffing Report, What's Next for the KCRHA and More
May 24, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the final battle behind the Seattle City Council's passage of a tree protection ordinance, a report on changes in Seattle Police staffing numbers, the fallout from the resignation of King County Regional Homeless Authority CEO Marc Dones, a possible walkout of Amazon workers, and an argument over the gas tax in Olympia. ...
2023 Episode 21: State Special Session, Durkan Text Settlement, Candidate Filing Deadline, and More
May 16, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the state special session and its work on fixing Washington's drug possession law, a facelift for Memorial Stadium, a settlement in the case against former Mayor Durkan's deleted texts, the filing deadline for Seattle City Council candidates, and a battle over... lawn mowing on the east side of Lake Washington. If you li...
Patrons-First Bonus Podcast: One-on-One with SDOT Director Greg Spotts
May 12, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBBrian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with Seattle Department of Transportation Director Greg Spotts to discuss the plan to reduce right turns on red lights in downtown Seattle, the challenges of implementing Vision Zero to eliminate traffic injuries and deaths in Seattle by the year 2030, and a proposal to untangle a decades-long political dispute over reconnecting Seattle's streetcar system. Super Mega Bonus: a discussion that involves the word "keytar." To access this patrons-first podc...
2023 Episode 19: Firefighter and Gig Worker Protections, School Budget Crisis, No Right on Red Expanding, and More
May 09, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a new measure meant to protect firefighters from getting assaulted in the line of duty, a plan to prevent gig workers from getting deactivated, a looming school budget crisis, an expanded "no right turn on red" campaign, and a fix for a mega-pothole, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!