Ready to find out what's ahead in an action-packed 60-day state legislative session? Get the details with public affairs host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian connects with State Senator Joe Nguyen (D-34), the Energy, Environment, and Technology Committee Chair (and Ways & Means Vice-Chair) to get the scoop. From a climate action agenda threatened by a new citizens' initiative, to a breakdown of all the... breakdowns of the stat...
Dec 22, 2023•28 min•Ep 51•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 Governor Inslee's proposals on climate change and homelessness encampment legislation, a City plan to build more sidewalks, a challenge ahead for pre-trial diversion programs for low-level criminals in Seattle, a horrific hit & run crash that needs your help, and a new state lab for DUI processing, too. If you like ...
Dec 12, 2023•28 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the City's work to pass a new Move Seattle transportation levy, a soon-to-release bridge maintenance plan, a proposal for a city-based capital gains tax that's been delayed (at the very least), a plan to reduce personal guaranties and security deposits for business owners, and a new study on the relationship betwee...
Dec 05, 2023•29 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 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 ...
Nov 28, 2023•29 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 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 tr...
Nov 21, 2023•30 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 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 transportat...
Nov 14, 2023•29 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 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 !...
Nov 08, 2023•29 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 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 P...
Oct 31, 2023•29 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 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 podca...
Oct 24, 2023•29 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 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, plea...
Oct 17, 2023•29 min•Ep 42•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 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 !...
Oct 10, 2023•29 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 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 t...
Oct 03, 2023•26 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 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 Pat...
Sep 26, 2023•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 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 vaca...
Sep 19, 2023•29 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 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...
Sep 12, 2023•29 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 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 Pat...
Sep 05, 2023•29 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 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 !...
Aug 22, 2023•29 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 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 !...
Aug 15, 2023•28 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 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 !...
Aug 08, 2023•29 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 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...
Aug 01, 2023•28 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 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 Ki...
Jul 25, 2023•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 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, pl...
Jul 18, 2023•29 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 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 !...
Jul 11, 2023•29 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Become a patron to get this content first (it was released last Friday) and catch up on some major education headlines in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel speaks with Children's Alliance Executive Director (and former Seattle School Board Director) Dr. Stephan Blanford about the state of education funding in Washington, the real possibility of closing and consolidating schools in Seattle in the near future, a newly-released study of how our state...
Jul 10, 2023•29 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's re-launch of an anti-graffiti campaign, the future of a "dual dispatch" 9-1-1 alternative, a cleanup around T-Mobile Park leading up to All-Star Week July 7, a potentially expensive challenge ahead for Seattle City Light, and some local insights into the deadly voyage of the Titan submersible. ...
Jun 27, 2023•28 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 Senior Deputy Mayor Monisha Harrell leaving her position, a new push for street racing cameras in Seattle, a plan from the Seattle Police Department to crack down on gun violence, a new direction for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, and a boom in scooter and bike rentals in Seattle. If you like this podcast, ...
Jun 21, 2023•29 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's plan to craft a new city policy responding to drug use and possession, the re-opening of a park with an infamous recent past, a plan for a city-based capital gains tax, new concerns over smoke and heat protection in Seattle, and a gamble of a decision from Sound Transit. If you listen to this podcast, pl...
Jun 13, 2023•28 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 this week's vote on making drug possession and drug use in the City of Seattle a gross misdemeanor, a progress report on the Move Seattle transportation levy, a downtown revitalization quandary, the return of a newly-imagined Bumbershoot music festival, and a revival of the Seattle streetcar connector. If you like this ...
Jun 06, 2023•29 min•Ep 24•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 Seattle City Council plans to craft a $930M housing levy and put it before voters this fall and how the state legislature is reacting to a windfall for capital gains tax revenue. Plus, the Seattle Police Department consent decree is back in court, and we're tracking long-term care issues and a bicycling vs. crui...
May 30, 2023•29 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 final battle behind the Seattle City Council's passage of a tree protection ordinance, a report on changes in Seattle Police staffing numbers, the fallout from the resignation of King County Regional Homeless Authority CEO Marc Dones, a possible walkout of Amazon workers, and an argument over the gas tax in Olympia....
May 24, 2023•29 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast 
