Seattle News, Views, and Brews
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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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Episode 29: A Payroll Tax Plan, Consent Decree Challenges for "Defund the Police," Voting on Transit, & More!
July 20, 2020 15:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight explore a spending plan (and possible legal challenges) for the Seattle City Council's new big business payroll tax, the clash between "defund the police" and federal oversight, an upcoming public vote on increasing bus transit, and more! Plus, Kevin offers some tasty advice to home bakers about shortbread and the ...
Episode 28: The Impact of Defunding Police, Transportation Tax, JumpStart Seattle's Economic Effects, & More!
July 13, 2020 15:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at what the Seattle City Council's support to cut the police department budget by 50% truly means. Plus, there's a new version of the Transportation Benefit District measure heading your way on the ballot this fall, plus the impact of the new "JumpStart Seattle" big business tax to consider, and much more! Als...
Episode 27: Taxing Big Business, a Farewell to CHOP, and Gig Worker Premium Pay Lawsuit
July 06, 2020 15:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the plan to tax big businesses with JumpStart Seattle, lessons learned from the CHOP, and a new lawsuit facing the city over its new premium-pay-for-gig-workers ordinance. Plus, Kevin has some insider secrets on the magic of baking scones, and we give a shout to Mighty-O Donuts for their glazed ...
Episode 26: Cutting Police & Transportation Budgets, CHOP Talk, and Capital Gains Tax Questions
June 29, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBLearn about the latest in Seattle 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 take a close look at Mayor Jenny Durkan's proposals and the City Council's plans to cut the city's police and transportation budgets. Plus, did the Council act too quickly enacting a ban on tear gas, pepper spray, and chokeholds? We also preview the Council proposal for a capital gains tax, and highlight a delici...
Episode 25: A Vote for Affordable Housing, New Proposals for Progressive Revenue, and Tough Questions for the CHOP
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at the Seattle City Council's move to acquire new land for affordable housing, gig worker hazard pay, multiple plans for progressive revenue, and a fatal shooting at Seattle's newly-established protest zone, the "CHOP." Plus, we celebrate Father's Day weekend with some home-baked goodness. If you like this pod...
Episode 24: Banning Tear Gas, "Defunding" Police, and Supporting Conscious Eatery
June 15, 2020 14:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Seattle City Council's move to ban tear gas (and make other changes to Seattle Police Department protocols), what it means to "defund the police," and why Seattle Public Schools don't want officers on their campuses. Plus, we support a black-owned business, Conscious Eatery, that's found an innovative w...
Episode 23: The Politics Behind the Protests, Seattle Police Guild Labor Negotiations, and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
June 08, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs with a podcast custom-made for your coffee break! Brian Callanan, Seattle Channel host, and Kevin Schofield, of Seattle City Council Insight, take a deep dive on the City of Seattle's responses to continuing Black Lives Matter protests, the withdrawal of the motion to end the federal consent decree facing the Seattle Police Department, and the complexities of the upcoming Seattle Police Guild labor negotiations. We end our coffee-break session w...
Episode 22: Sick & Safe Leave for Gig Workers, Homeless Sweeps Oversight, and the Taste & Sound of Perfect Crème Brûlée
June 01, 2020 13:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight break down the Seattle City Council's work on gig worker legislation and a development moratorium for mobile home parks, and take a deep dive on the challenges behind creating new unauthorized encampment removal rules. Plus, Kevin turns up the heat with his latest baking exploits, with the magic of crème brûlée! W...
Episode 21: A Homeless Sweeps Battle, a Questionable Committee Meeting, and a Lemon Pound Cake Baking Mystery Explained
May 25, 2020 15:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a close look at new legislation about sweeps of unauthorized homeless encampments, a committee meeting surrounded by legal questions, sick and safe leave for gig workers, and more! Plus, Kevin breaks down the baking magic behind a secret ingredient for delicious lemon pound cake. If you like this podcast, plea...
Episode 20: COVID-19 Homelessness Funding, Gig Worker Sick Day Legislation, and the Chemistry of Baking with Chocolate
May 18, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss a change in the Seattle City Council's approach to homeless shelters during the COVID crisis, and some new legislation that aims to provide gig workers with sick days in the midst of a pandemic. Plus, Kevin breaks down the chemistry behind why you enjoy baked goods with chocolate so much! If you like this p...
Episode 19: Big Business Tax in Trouble, Electronic Signature Gathering?, and Cheers for Beer Bread
May 11, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight pick apart some recent COVID-related protections for renters, a big development in Seattle's big business tax debate, a new phase for the Seattle Police Department's consent decree process, and a push to allow citizens initiatives to collect signatures electronically. Plus, raise a glass for Kevin's latest baking t...
Episode 18: Eviction Moratorium Revisited, Big Business Tax Interfund Loan Questions, and the Secret of Making Great Gingersnaps
May 04, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a look at the Seattle City Council's twice-delayed eviction moratorium vote, a $200M interfund loan that spells trouble for a proposed payroll tax on big businesses, as well as a West Seattle Bridge update, I-976 in the Supreme Court, and more! Plus, learn the secret behind Kevin's gingersnap recipe, and Brian...
Episode 17: Design Review Redux, Big Business Tax DOA?, City Budget Woes, and Crackers with Kevin
April 27, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a look at why a big business tax proposal may be dead on arrival, as well as the challenges of a city budget deficit that could reach $300 million or more. And, Kevin bakes up a treat that's a bit crunchy and a bit sweet. We're also sampling desserts from Indulge Desserts in West Seattle. If you like this podc...
Episode 16: Big Business Tax, West Seattle Bridge, Sweetened Beverage Tax Trouble, and More of Kevin's Baking Mastery
April 20, 2020 16:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a look at residential eviction moratoria (plural!), reviving the big business tax debate, and new concerns over the impact of the sweetened beverage tax. And, Kevin reveals the secret--behind the secret--of a newly released baking recipe! If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon!
Episode 16: Big Business Tax, West Seattle Bridge, Sweetened Beverage Tax Trouble, and More of Kevin's Baking Mastery.
April 20, 2020 16:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a look at residential eviction moratoria (plural!), reviving the big business tax debate, and new concerns over the impact of the sweetened beverage tax. And, Kevin reveals the secret--behind the secret--of a newly released baking recipe! If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon!
Episode 15: Coronavirus & Commercial Rent Control, Big Business Tax Tussle, and a Special Guest from Bloodworks Northwest!
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at the Seattle City Council's plans for commercial rent control during the COVID crisis, as well as an internal political battle brewing over a big business tax. We also have a special guest at the end of the podcast from Bloodworks Northwest, who answers the burning question: what baked item is the most popul...
Episode 14: How Long Will We Stay Home, Stay Safe with COVID-19? Also: Amazon Tax Revisited, and Breakfast Muffins.
April 06, 2020 14:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss what health and economic researchers are saying about how long a "stay home" COVID-19 order should stay in place, what the Seattle City Council is discussing with a new "Amazon Tax," and an unexpected courtroom twist in the city's push for a progressive income tax. Plus, we end the show with a breakfast muf...
Episode 13: Coronavirus' Impact on Open Public Meetings, West Seattle Bridge Surprise, and Sweet Locally Baked Treats!
March 30, 2020 14:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on how the COVID-19 emergency is challenging how cities like Seattle conduct their official business (and the job of reporters), and a look at the surprise shutdown of the West Seattle Bridge, and more. Plus, we continue to talk with our mouths full while sampling baked delights from The Salvadorea...
Episode 12: Coronavirus Crisis, Transportation Trouble, and Kevin Crack(er)s Down on Baking!
March 23, 2020 13:00 - 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the City of Seattle's response to the COVID-19 crisis, as well as a looming transit service ballot measure impacted by the outbreak. And, Kevin's latest baking exploits include a treat worth crunching into! We also talk with our mouths full while sampling kouign amann from Moonshot Coffee in Whi...
Episode 11: Coronavirus Continues, State Legislature Wrap, and Homemade/Store-bought Baked Treats!
March 16, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBHelping keep you connected in a time of social distancing, in about the time you'd take for a coffee break! Emmy-winning host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Seattle City Insight's Kevin Schofield break down the details on the Seattle area's coronavirus response, plus a wrap on the 2020 state legislative session, and more, including a stress-baked delight from Kevin and a spotlight on a local bakery, too! Stay healthy, and support our work towards insightful journalism via Patreon: htt...
Episode 10: Coronavirus Response, "Amazon Tax," and New Adventures in Baked Goods
March 09, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSeattle Channel host Brian Callanan and Seattle City Council Insight's Kevin Schofield team up to discuss Seattle's response to the coronavirus outbreak, some new "Tax Amazon" legislation introduced by Kshama Sawant and Tammy Morales, and Brian's efforts to perfect the "Yin-Yang Chocolate Chip Cookie" recipe.
Episode 9: Evictions Ban Redux, Navigation Team Troubles, and Cookies of Mystery!
March 02, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSeattle Channel host Brian Callanan and Seattle City Council Insight's Kevin Schofield break down a new proposal from Mayor Jenny Durkan on winter evictions, a major departure in the wake of another criticized report from the city's Navigation Team, a budget battle over Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, transportation tax concerns, and... Kevin delivers a mysteriously delicious cookie!
Episode 8: Business Tax Overhaul, Encampment Ordinance, Sweetened Beverage Tax, and... Macarons?
February 24, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBHost Brian Callanan, of Seattle Channel, and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight break down issues surrounding the Seattle City Council's concerns over a new state business tax plan for homeless services. Also, a look at what a 40-camp limit could mean for the City's endorsed homeless encampment ordinance, a look at sweetened beverage tax studies, and, Kevin's stellar work as a baker of macarons.
Episode 7: Upzones Update, Ethics Violation, Big Business Tax, the I-976 Mess, and More!
February 18, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBSeattle Channel host Brian Callanan and Seattle City Council Insight's Kevin Schofield break down another attempt to upzone the U-District, an ethics violation for Councilmember Kshama Sawant, the battle over how and where to tax big businesses in King County, and the legal mess of I-976. PLUS: anticipation builds for Kevin's macaron-baking "reveal."
Episode 6: Police Union Negotiations, The State's Business Tax Plan, and More!
February 10, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBSeattle Channel host Brian Callanan and Seattle City Council Insight's Kevin Schofield tackle issues ranging from the Seattle City Council's work on police accountability, a shouting match over an international resolution, a state bill calling for a new business tax, and more--all in about the time it takes for a coffee break. Listen in!
Episode 5: A "New" Focus on Downtown Safety, a King County Business Tax, and More!
February 03, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBHost Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight break down what city leaders are calling a "new" focus on downtown safety after a series of shootings that left one person dead and seven injured. Also, a look at a state measure that would allow King County to tax its larger businesses, an update on the city's winter eviction ban, and more!
Episode 4: Public Safety, Tiny House Villages, Winter Evictions, and More!
January 27, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWith guest host David Kroman of Crosscut, we're talking about public safety after a rash of shootings in downtown Seattle, plus news about winter evictions, tiny house villages, and more!
Episode 3: Tiny House Villages, Winter Evictions, a New Tree Ordinance, and More!
January 21, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBSeattle political insiders Brian Callanan and Kevin Schofield break down what's happening with a proposal about expanding tiny house villages, a winter evictions ban, the search for progressive revenue, and more--in about the time it takes for a coffee break!
Seattle News, Views, and Brews: Episode 2, January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBGet caught up on what's brewing in Seattle area politics over your next coffee break! With Emmy-winning Seattle Channel host Brian Callanan and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight, we're tackling the new leadership roles on the Seattle City Council and what's next on some complex campaign finance reform legislation.
Seattle News, Views, and Brews: Episode 1
January 06, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBGet a better understanding of local political issues on your next coffee break! Emmy-winning Seattle Channel host Brian Callanan visits with Seattle City Council Insight founder Kevin Schofield for a discussion of Seattle area politics. From understanding a Council with four new members, to a breakdown of a regional homeless authority, plus an analysis of a police accountability court battle, Seattle News, Views, and Brews keeps you on top of what's brewing in Seattle!