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 look at an upcoming deadline for the Seattle City Council to respond to Mayor Jenny Durkan's budget veto, plus the recall case building against Councilmember Kshama Sawant. We'll take a deep dive into a new report clearing an officer of wrongdoing after the pepper spraying of a seven year-old boy, and much mo...
Sep 21, 2020•34 min•Ep 38•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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at the City's continuing battle with food delivery services, a challenging decision ahead on how the Seattle Police Department could use less lethal weapons, a recall petition involving Councilmember Kshama Sawant, and more! Plus, insight on some sweet, cool coffee break treats to mark the end of summer. If y...
Sep 14, 2020•30 min•Ep 37•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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at the deadline ahead for Seattle City Councilmembers as they consider Mayor Jenny Durkan's latest veto, some big decisions coming on e-scooters, the Seattle Police Department's new 9-1-1 plan, and more! Plus, a discussion of a simple, home-baked comfort food that goes great with any cup of coffee. If yo...
Sep 07, 2020•31 min•Ep 36•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 Omari Salisbury of Converge Media about new legal claims filed against the City of Seattle in the wake of the CHOP and the larger battle for racial justice, the budget impasse between the Seattle City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan, and the importance of hearing and involving the voices of a diverse community for lasting police reform. Brian will be back with...
Aug 31, 2020•30 min•Ep 35•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 connects with former Seattle City Councilmember and Mayor Tim Burgess as the Council begins its two-week recess. Tim describes his ideas about what reforming the Seattle Police Department looks like, his concerns about public safety, the challenges of bridging the gaps between the Council, Mayor, and SPD, and even his brief career as a freestyle rap artist. Brian will b...
Aug 24, 2020•25 min•Ep 34•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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight examine where compromise might be found amid the current hostility between the City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan, the loss of Seattle's first black female police Chief, Carmen Best, and the complex path ahead to find a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers. Plus, if you're looking for a sweet treat to go w...
Aug 17, 2020•30 min•Ep 33•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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the current and future proposals to cut the Seattle Police Department's budget, how changes to the SPD's crowd control tactics could be tested in federal court, new questions about online schooling this fall, and more! Plus, we explore the mystery of why zucchini and chocolate chips go so well togethe...
Aug 10, 2020•30 min•Ep 32•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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the complexities of the Seattle Police Department's subpoena asking for raw footage and images from local media outlets, the Seattle City Council's budgeting plan to defund the Seattle Police Department, a recall effort in court facing Mayor Jenny Durkan, and protests happening at the Mayor's and...
Aug 03, 2020•29 min•Ep 31•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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a close look at the funding debate over the city's Transportation Budget District tax measure, the upcoming budget battle over "defunding the police," concerns about federal officers coming to Seattle, and more. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Cozen O’Connor Public Strategie...
Jul 27, 2020•30 min•Ep 30•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 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 shortbre...
Jul 20, 2020•30 min•Ep 29•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 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, an...
Jul 13, 2020•28 min•Ep 28•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 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 trea...
Jul 06, 2020•29 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Learn 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 highlig...
Jun 29, 2020•31 min•Ep 26•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 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....
Jun 22, 2020•27 min•Ep 25•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 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...
Jun 15, 2020•29 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Learn 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 sessio...
Jun 08, 2020•30 min•Ep 23•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 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...
Jun 01, 2020•30 min•Ep 22•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 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, please s...
May 25, 2020•29 min•Ep 21•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 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...
May 18, 2020•25 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 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 late...
May 11, 2020•28 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 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...
May 04, 2020•27 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 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 thi...
Apr 27, 2020•28 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 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 ! Cozen O’Connor Publ...
Apr 20, 2020•29 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 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 po...
Apr 13, 2020•28 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 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...
Apr 06, 2020•28 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 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 Salvadorean Ba...
Mar 30, 2020•28 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 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 ...
Mar 23, 2020•29 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Helping 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 P...
Mar 16, 2020•27 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Seattle 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. Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing Listen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and......
Mar 09, 2020•27 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Seattle 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! Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing Listen for of-the-moment insider insights, ...
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