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Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!
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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 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 this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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 transportation corridor. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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!
Learn 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 Patreon!
Learn 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 support it on Patreon!
Learn 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, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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!
Learn 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 podcast, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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!
Learn 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, and continued trouble for our state ferry system. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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 podcast, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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 Patreon!
Learn 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 Patreon!
Learn 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!
Learn 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!
Learn 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 podcast, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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 King County Metro that's desperately needed. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!
Learn 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 support it on Patreon!
Learn 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!
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