Episode 39: Budget 2.0 (Police Funding, BIPOC $$ Plan, New Taxes?), Uber/Lyft Wages, Protests Continue

Seattle News, Views, and Brews

English - September 28, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB - ★★★★ - 26 ratings
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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Mayor's 2021 budget proposal--from police funding to a $100M plan to invest in BIPOC communities, and more--and a revised measure for a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers. Plus, continuing protests against police continue to raise tough crowd control policy questions for the SPD. And, a kitchen mystery explained as Kevin and Brian sample baked goods for the fall season. If you like this podcast, and have just a few dollars a month to help fund local independent journalism, please support us on Patreon!