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 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 ...
May 16, 2023•29 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Brian 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...
May 12, 2023•26 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 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 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 !...
May 09, 2023•27 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 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 what's next for Washington state leadership with Governor Jay Inslee deciding not to run again, the need for a legislative special session, a social housing system taking shape, the impact returning Amazon workers will have on downtown Seattle, and concerns over a new roadway connecting the waterfront and Belltown. If y...
May 02, 2023•28 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 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 struggle behind passing a new tree ordinance in Seattle, a plan to raise wages for human services workers, the fallout from failed attempt to fix our state's broken drug possession law, a request for the SPD to apologize for its actions during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, a lawsuit over language discrimi...
Apr 25, 2023•29 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast 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 plan to revitalize downtown Seattle with a focus on law enforcement and drug treatment, a new plan to reduce fees for tenants who pay their rent late, the upcoming special election for crisis care centers in King County, plus an update on Olympia, from gun bills to transportation budgeting. If you like this podcast, pl...
Apr 18, 2023•28 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Erica C. Barnett of Publicola discuss the City of Seattle's plans to triple the Seattle Housing Levy, a big decision for King County regarding its downtown jail, a possible end to the consent decree, a building homelessness crisis in Burien, and a contract with the Mayor's office related to Sound Transit that's raising some questions, too. If you like...
Apr 04, 2023•24 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Justin Carder of the Capitol Hill Seattle Blog discuss a City Council move to make sick and safe leave permanent for gig workers, a resolution to expand the Downtown Business Improvement Area, a battle between small landlords and the City of Seattle, continuing work on Seattle's tree ordinance, and an interesting act of "guerilla" traffic safety tacti...
Mar 28, 2023•30 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with Jerry Cornfield of the Everett Herald to spotlight the major issues happening at our state capitol, from Jay Inslee possibly considering an unprecedented fourth term to funding battles over special education and housing. Plus, are lawmakers taking a new approach to police pursuits, and will our state soon have an official dinosaur? If you like this podcast, p...
Mar 21, 2023•25 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Erica C. Barnett of Publicola discuss a challenging trend for City Attorney's Office salaries, a new report on pay for human service workers, the future of Ballard Commons, an update on the state legislature, and Sound Transit's work to improve its fare recovery process. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Mar 15, 2023•28 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 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 City Council's upcoming work on the Vision Zero traffic safety initiative, work towards waste reduction for the city and state of Washington, concern over dropping public school enrollment numbers, a new report on ADU construction, and an update on the impact of King County's repeal of its helmet law for bicycl...
Mar 07, 2023•30 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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 new 9-1-1 protocols developing for Seattle's new "third public safety department," the CARE team, SPD surveillance techniques, the ongoing challenge of gun violence, a lawsuit filed by the ACLU regarding the King County jail in downtown Seattle, and some major questions behind implementing Seattle's &...
Feb 28, 2023•29 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel joins Melissa Santos of Axios Seattle to discuss how the passage of I-135 in Seattle, the social housing measure, will impact the city. How much will implementing the measure cost, and who will pay for it? Plus, when might the housing promised by 135 actually come online? We're discussing these questions and more. To access this patrons-first podcast earlier than anyone else next time, support Seattle News, Views and Brews on Patreon !...
Feb 24, 2023•20 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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 promises of Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City address, a vote from the City of Seattle about caste discrimination, Amazon's order for workers to return to in-person work on May 1, a possible change for state lawmakers on vehicle pursuits, and new proposal to limit right turns on red lights. If you like th...
Feb 22, 2023•29 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Police Department's latest crime numbers, the impending vote for social housing and I-135, some possible concessions in the state's efforts towards housing density, Seattle's "watch list" for major projects, and a troubling problem of cars crashing into buildings around Seattle that isn&a...
Feb 14, 2023•29 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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 move to increase tree protections that may have some unintended consequences, a push to streamline the historic review process, another City Councilmember who doesn't want the job, Sound Transit's request for feedback on a newly-tweaked light rail expansion plan, and some new transportation dollars coming to Seat...
Feb 07, 2023•30 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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 newly-proposed multi-billion dollar budget to deal with homelessness, a study of Seattle's sugary beverage tax, the state's capital gains tax in court, a new proposal for an MMIP cold cases unit, and a chance for you to sound off about bike infrastructure. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Jan 31, 2023•27 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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 move to increase police hiring, a new lease for Benaroya Hall, the growing list of incumbent Councilmembers deciding not to run again, concerns over our state and local design review process for building construction, and a new look at rising deaths on Washington's roads. If you like this podcast, please support i...
Jan 24, 2023•29 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Thank you to patrons Brian and Eric for sending in questions about possible Seattle City Council candidates AND about whether Portland's efforts on homelessness might be replicated in Seattle. Plus, thanks to every single one of you SNVB patrons out there for your support! I'm with Hannah Krieg of The Stranger breaking these questions down. This patrons-first podcast will be available to the public at noon Thursday. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Jan 19, 2023•21 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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 rash of gun violence in the days just after Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was sworn in, a change in an employer-based transit program in the city, a disturbing trend in the deaths of people who are homeless in King County, thoughts about the upcoming Seattle City Council races, and more. If you listen to this podcast,...
Jan 17, 2023•29 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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 priorities guiding the newly-begun state legislative session, rising concerns over flooding in Seattle's South Park neighborhood, public safety at Seattle's new waterfront, a changing pattern for landmarking properties in Seattle, and yet ANOTHER broken bridge for West Seattle. If you like this podcast, please ...
Jan 10, 2023•29 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss a new plan and budget proposal from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a lawsuit facing the city over Mandatory Housing Affordability, a question for voters at the state and city level on housing, and a preview of the big headlines of 2023. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Dec 20, 2022•30 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the confirmation hearing of SPD Chief Adrian Diaz, a building crisis with unreinforced masonry, the decisions of two sitting Councilmembers not to run in 2023, a growing problem with a water quality project at the Seattle Ship Canal, and a sobering study of firearms deaths in the U.S. If you like this podcast, please su...
Dec 13, 2022•30 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the concerns behind a new homelessness outreach team's report, the goal of "zero functional homelessness" in downtown Seattle in 2023, a review of the city's Comprehensive Plan kicking into high gear, permits to allow for permanent street/sidewalk cafes, and the delicate legal path for prosecuting a ...
Dec 06, 2022•30 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the final cuts and adds in the City Council's budget process, the addition of a "Dual Dispatch" 911 alternative program, the challenges ahead for King County's tax proposal to build five mental health crisis centers, COVID's "acceptable" toll, and a study on the brain health benefits f...
Nov 29, 2022•29 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the Seattle City Council's balancing act in the latest version of the city budget, student demands for resources in the wake of a school shooting, election surprises, the possible future of ranked choice voting, and what's REALLY happening to kids' brains who play a lot of video games. If you like this po...
Nov 15, 2022•28 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss local voter turnout for the 2022 elections, some bad news for the City Council budget process, the challenges posed by Councilmember Sawant's "People's Budget," the local Kroger-Albertson's grocery store merger in court, and a fascinating study of how black elementary school teachers can impact ...
Nov 08, 2022•30 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the latest City Council amendments as the budget process switches into high gear, the re-appointment of the director of the Office of Police Accountability, a final touch on the City's controversial redistricting process, and the future of the COVID pandemic with state and local "emergencies" wrapping up ...
Nov 01, 2022•31 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the budget amendment process ahead for the Seattle City Council, a new proposal pushing for a different approach to drug addiction treatment, a possible ban on camping in Portland, ending some COVID emergency programs, and some new redistricting challenges. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Oct 25, 2022•31 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss what's on the line as the City Council gets near its budget deliberation process, issues ahead for an alternative 911 system, a reversal on a planned shelter for the Chinatown-ID neighborhood and City Hall Park's ownership, plus some promises from Seattle's new DOT director. If you like this podcast, plea...
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