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 on the table for the Seattle City Council's first public hearing on this year's budget, impacts of the effective end of the COVID pandemic state of emergency, a new citywide storefront repair program, marijuana pardons, and a spike in traffic fatalities in Pierce County that's a cautionary tale in ...
Oct 11, 2022•30 min•Ep 41•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 reversal for Bruce Harrell regarding pay for human resource workers, a new investment in community court, finding a new (old) home for Seattle's parking enforcement officers, former Mayor Durkan's missing texts, and a major issue with sidewalk accessibility around our state. If you like this podcast, please suppo...
Oct 04, 2022•29 min•Ep 40•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 budget presentation this week, a look at the Seattle Police Department's risk management demand analysis and its impact on 911 alternatives, a pushback for a homeless shelter expansion in the Chinatown-ID neighborhood, a newly proposed ballot measure for mental health services, and more. If you like...
Sep 27, 2022•29 min•Ep 39•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 flurry of activity happening before the Mayor's budget proposal, changes coming to the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise levy, concerns about the Parks District "rangers," new costs for the city's employer transit program, and the impact of opening the West Seattle Bridge. If you like this po...
Sep 20, 2022•30 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 a decision ahead for the City Council on the I-135 social housing measure, a new land use consideration for townhouses, the finalists for the permanent SPD chief job, a new plan for 9-1-1 alternatives, and the impacts of the Bolt Creek wildfire as well. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Sep 13, 2022•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the intricacies of working a city-based cannabis equity plan, a proposal to reshape Third Avenue, some damage control for Mayor Bruce Harrell after some comments about the City Council and Regional Homelessness Authority went public, the confirmation of soon-to-be SDOT Director Greg Spotts, and a look at a free statewide tra...
Sep 07, 2022•30 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 and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss some changes in the public health response to the COVID pandemic, new details from a public survey related to Seattle's search for a new police chief, a social housing measure that made the ballot after at first falling short, Sound Transit delays, and more! If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Aug 30, 2022•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 and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a budget crisis that's not going away during the Council's summer recess, an investigation into missing text messages from former Mayor Durkan and other top city officials, a proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, a question about regional rail from a podcast patron, and a look a plan to remove a section of High...
Aug 23, 2022•30 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss local efforts to deal with a spike in monkeypox cases, lessons learned from last week's primary elections, a new council district map, a new Seattle Film Commission, and a series of troubles surrounding the Washington State Ferry system. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Aug 09, 2022•28 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a land swap between Seattle and King County for the troubled City Hall Park location, a move by Mayor Harrell to revivify business in Seattle emerging from the pandemic, a suprising new SDOT Director candidate, a demand for the SPD to prioritize sex assault cases, and a new challenge arising from peer-to-peer car sharing. If...
Aug 02, 2022•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Seattle's search for a permanent police chief, a possible doubling of taxes for Seattle parks, the challenges ahead for the Jumpstart tax on big businesses, abortion legislation at the city level, and a transportation makeover in progress in the SODO neighborhood. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon !...
Jul 26, 2022•30 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's plan to change how complaints against the SPD Chief are handled, new considerations for sidewalk cafes, Mayor Bruce Harrell's new police hiring plan, the reluctance of city workers to return to the job, and a deep dive on why the City had to cancel 200,000 parking tickets. If you like thi...
Jul 19, 2022•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 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•30 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•30 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•26 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•29 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•29 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•30 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•29 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•28 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 
