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 push for solutions to gun violence, a plan to make a cap on food app delivery service prices permanent, concerns after the Charleena Lyles police inquest, a decision over ranked choice voting that faces the Council, plus a look at how high gas prices are changing the way we get around. If you like this podcast, please ...
Jul 12, 2022•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's upcoming announcement about Sound Transit light rail alignment, a reconsideration of Mayor Harrell's first veto of his administration, a look at the impact of the Supreme Court's EPA decision on our state, the future of City Hall Park, and questions about a new director for SDOT. If ...
Jul 05, 2022•31 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss what the City of Seattle is doing in response to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the rollout of a new 988 crisis hotline, concerns about revamping the 911 system, a looming budget deficit, a request for input on Seattle's growth, and a gas tax holiday that isn't causing too much celebration. If you like this podcast, ...
Jun 28, 2022•30 min•Ep 27•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 how the City's goal of zero fatalities by the year 2030 is heading in the opposite direction, what new rate increases mean for City Light ratepayers, a response to Mayor Harrell's first veto, an approval voting measure, and a three-plus-year stalemate over a repair on 4th Avenue South. If you like this podcast, ple...
Jun 21, 2022•30 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast In another education-focused episode, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel follows up with Dr. Stephan Blanford of the Children's Alliance (and former Seattle School Board Director) about his work with acclaimed author Heather McGhee and her study of race-based, "zero-sum" thinking, with a special focus on educational opportunity. Dr. Blanford also discusses growing concerns over school safety following the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, a lack of workers for our state's expandi...
Jun 14, 2022•31 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a new agreement between the city and one of its police unions, a recommendation from the City Council on Sound Transit alignment, a disturbing revelation about how sexual assault crimes in Seattle, a refund for thousands of people with parking tickets, and an interesting trend for rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft. If you li...
Jun 07, 2022•30 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast In this patrons-first release, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with Dr. Stephan Blanford of the Children's Alliance about an upcoming event featuring acclaimed author Heather McGhee and her book, "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together." McGhee will be presenting at the Alliance's "Voices for Children" event June 7 (free registration, with donations accepted, at the Children's Alliance website. ) Dr. Blanford also disc...
Jun 03, 2022•27 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the new homelessness "dashboard" Mayor Harrell plans to unveil, the new plan for in-person/virtual City Council meetings, a look at the finish line for the "PayUp" legislation for gig workers, some new requirements for landlords, and some guerilla tactics to paint a crosswalk in North Seattle. If you like...
May 31, 2022•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the latest developments in the battle over a gig worker minimum wage, a new plan for civilian oversight of the Seattle Police Chief, an attempt to change the narrative regarding the recent Woodland Park homeless encampment clearing, a fraught legal battle over just cause eviction laws, and a growing concern over traffic deat...
May 24, 2022•26 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss some significant rules changes for the Seattle City Council, a report on surveillance activity for the Seattle Police Department, the impact of a sweep of homeless encampments from Woodland Park, the legal battle for federal recognition of the Duwamish Tribe, and a little-known environmental crisis that poses serious problem...
May 17, 2022•30 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 the competing policies for SPD hiring, police alternatives, developments in the City Council's "PayUp" gig worker legislation, fallout from the Supreme Court's impending Roe v. Wade decision, and the effect of a cancellation of the San Juan Clipper ferry. If you like this podcast, please support it on Pat...
May 10, 2022•31 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 the Seattle City Council's work on budgeting as federal COVID funds start dissipating, a new push for the Office of Housing, an argument over police hiring bonuses taking a new turn, a battle between the City Attorney and the Municipal Court, and a new policy about fare enforcement for Sound Transit. If you listen to th...
May 03, 2022•30 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 a new proposal from Councilmember Sara Nelson to offer hiring bonuses to police officers, a plan from Councilmember Dan Strauss to provide back rent relief for tenants, City Attorney Ann Davison's approach to a backlog of misdemeanor cases, the case for offering Councilmembers more opportunities to abstain from voting, ...
Apr 26, 2022•29 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast It's a spring break special episode this week, featuring Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-30th) and Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37th), two members of our state's Legislative Black Caucus who are not seeking re-election. Why aren't they running again, especially with police accountability legislation facing some major challenges? And what does their departure mean for the future diversity of the Washington State Legislature? Host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel asks these questions and mo...
Apr 21, 2022•30 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a Seattle City Council effort to establish a minimum wage for app-based workers, the Council's examination of the effectiveness of hiring bonuses for the SPD and other departments, the accomplishments and shortcomings of Mayor Bruce Harrell's first 100 days, the three King County Sheriff candidates, and a promising...
Apr 12, 2022•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the process ahead to select a new Seattle Police Chief, a "watch list" of major projects for the Seattle City Council, a historic unionization vote for Amazon workers in New York, a social housing developer initiative trying to make the fall ballot, and a new state goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars. If...
Apr 05, 2022•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 and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's plans to help home-based businesses and regulate arborists working in Seattle. Plus, we'll look at when the Council might come back to in-person meetings, and when the city might consider a new round of hiring bonuses for the Seattle Police Department. And, what's next for the public...
Mar 29, 2022•29 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a delay on a transit-oriented police crackdown on Third Avenue in downtown Seattle, City Attorney Davison's new "High Utilizer" plan for repeat offenders, some new questions about how to prioritize scarce shelter spaces for people who are homeless, a strategic plan for the future of the Seattle Police Departme...
Mar 22, 2022•29 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 a sweep of homeless encampments on Fourth Avenue as City Hall employees head back to in-person work, a new "Seattle Transportation Plan" and its challenges with outreach, an unprecedented spike in state spending in the recently-completed legislative session, a transfer of development rights from a landmark on Seatt...
Mar 15, 2022•29 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 legislative decisions going down to the wire in the state legislative session, upcoming choices for Mayor Bruce Harrell to lead the Office of Police Accountability and the Seattle Police Department, a "new day" for law enforcement in downtown Seattle, a loan program for small businesses, and a controversial new...
Mar 08, 2022•30 min•Ep 10•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 concerns over hundreds of officers leaving the SPD, vaccine and mask mandates lifting, the end of Seattle's eviction moratorium, an attempt at cannabis equity, and the death of a state gas tax program that fueled major controversy across the Pacific Northwest. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Coz...
Mar 01, 2022•29 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 a proposal by Councilmember Kshama Sawant to extend Seattle's eviction moratorium, the impacts of the concrete strike on the West Seattle Bridge project, a plan to drastically reduce the number of homeless people living in downtown Seattle, a state proposal on tiny home villages, and the repeal of King County's bik...
Feb 22, 2022•30 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 Mayor Harrell's state of the city address, an end to statewide mask mandates, an expiration date for Seattle's eviction moratorium, the Seattle City Council's study of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement from Sound Transit, and a spike in reports about drug use on King County Metro buses. If you like this...
Feb 15, 2022•30 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 resolution from Councilmember Kshama Sawant supporting the unionization of Starbucks workers, a move to establish a minimum wage for gig workers in Seattle, a plan to coordinate efforts to clean up homeless encampments under state highways, a business-led discussion on public safety, and a growing concern over traffic enfo...
Feb 08, 2022•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 possibly permanent extension of outdoor cafes and other street uses, changes in police reform measures from the state legislature, concerns over a Seattle Police Dept. disciplinary audit, problems with an "unsustainable" fare enforcement system for Sound Transit, and more. If you like this podcast, please support...
Feb 01, 2022•30 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 controversial end to grocery worker hazard pay, some new questions for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, two school levies Seattleites will vote on in February, and a deep, deep dive on tunneling for Sound Transit. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - Th...
Jan 25, 2022•31 min•Ep 4•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 politics behind new committee assignments for the Seattle City Council, an update from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a follow-up on the "ruse tactics" of the Seattle Police Department, and a partisan divide over... snowplows? If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Cozen O’Co...
Jan 18, 2022•30 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 Seattle City Council's reaction to a disinformation "ruse" used by the Seattle Police Department, the eviction moratorium decision facing Mayor Harrell, the newly-started state legislative session, and more, including a look at a challenge to the resiliency of our state's transportation system during ...
Jan 11, 2022•30 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 behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to be the new Seattle City Council President, what Mayor Harrell's new team indicates about his priorities, the legacy of Mayor Jenny Durkan, and a new look at a troubling transportation trend. Plus, David reveals the secret of what it takes to make great wine (hint: it...
Jan 03, 2022•34 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight record a special episode at Converge Media Studios, taking a close look at Mayor-Elect Harrell's leadership team, the busy end-of-the-year agenda for the Seattle City Council, a statewide homelessness investment plan, and concerns about the safety of Seattle's scooter share pilot program. Plus, we celebrate K...
Dec 20, 2021•33 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast 
