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 new plan to incarcerate misdemeanor offenders in a jail in Des Moines, an update on public safety from Interim SPD Chief Sue Rahr, the swearing-in of Chief Amy Smith of CARE (Community Assisted Response and Engagement), a troubling poll for state Democrats, and a looming challenge for restaurants over a minim...
Jul 24, 2024•28 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 the continuing delay on passing new app-based delivery driver legislation, an update on equitable development projects, concerns about light rail expansion in West Seattle, a drop in the overall crime rate, and the story behind impending rate hikes for Seattle City Light. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreo...
Jul 17, 2024•23 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 finalized version of the transportation levy headed to voters, tweaks to Housing Levy spending and the approval of an offices-to-housing measure, a new report on drug overdoses and crime, two new measures likely to qualify for your ballot, and an inside look at interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr. If you like this podc...
Jul 10, 2024•29 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast After the Mayor's announcement about expanding CARE (Community Assisted Response and Engagement, Seattle's third public safety department), questions remain: how have CARE's 911-alternative behavioral health teams performed? Does expanding CARE mean we need fewer police officers? With host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel, special guest Amy Smith, Acting Chief of the CARE Department, breaks down these issues and more. It's a patrons-first podcast, so if you'd like to ge...
Jul 05, 2024•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 a delay in Seattle Public Schools' announcement to close 20 elementary schools, a push for improved public safety in our school system, a request to continue the work done by the street outreach company We Deliver Care, a move to put funding for social housing on the ballot, and an answer to a question from one of our p...
Jun 26, 2024•30 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 a bombshell announcement from former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz, the legal case building against the Belltown Hellcat, mental health investments at the county and city level, and a new challenge emerging over how Seattle police recruits are tested. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!...
Jun 19, 2024•29 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 the privacy questions surrounding a proposed expansion of police surveillance, a new vacant building law meant to prevent dangerous fires that's apparently overdue, the legal challenges surrounding the so-called Belltown "Hellcat" driver, an exploration of why small landlords are leaving the Seattle market, an...
Jun 12, 2024•30 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 Mayor Bruce Harrell's decision to remove Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz from his post, a delay for the City Council on two votes (to lower app-based delivery driver wages and proviso some equitable development initiative funding), and the interesting backstory behind a persistent issue of asylum seekers living in sout...
May 30, 2024•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's vote on police recruitment and retention, a possible conflict of interest on an upcoming vote for Councilmember Tanya Woo, a dismal week of developments for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a public hearing on the proposed Transportation Levy, and what could turn into a battle ...
May 22, 2024•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 Seattle City Council's approval of the police officer's union contract, a growing budget deficit, a pushback on the Mayor's Comprehensive Plan proposal from some unlikely political allies, a new opioid treatment center in downtown Seattle, and a troubling trend of traffic deaths on our state's roadway...
May 15, 2024•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the unauthorized encampment of asylum seekers in a Seattle park, a new, larger Transportation Levy proposal, an investigation into harassment and sexual discrimination within the Seattle Police Department, a warning from a major utility about possible blackouts this summer, and a new minimum wage for King County, too. If you...
May 08, 2024•28 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 moment of anger on the City Council (and the legislation behind it), a new public safety "framework" proposed by Mayor Harrell, the progress of a measure that would change wages for delivery drivers, the approval of a backdated police contract that leaves the future in question, and a deep dive on the city budget...
May 01, 2024•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the unusual committee-level rejection of some affordable housing legislation, a new plan to prevent fires in vacant buildings, the unveiling of a citywide Transportation Plan, a possible extension of the Multifamily Tax Exemption program, and an answer for one of our patron's questions, too. If you like this podcast, pl...
Apr 24, 2024•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 the historically-early budget process beginning for the Seattle City Council, a new piece of equitable development legislation, a squabble over police hiring (and testing), a reduction of library hours, and an answer to one of our patron's questions about homelessness, too! If you like this podcast, please support it on...
Apr 17, 2024•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 , city hall reporter for the Seattle Times, discuss a new budget forecast for the City of Seattle, a new twist in negotiating a contract for the Seattle Police Officer's Guild, a report on how SPD officers are using force, Seattle's newly-proposed transportation levy, and concerns about funding for the city's new social housing developer....
Apr 10, 2024•30 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Smith, Acting Chief of Seattle's CARE Department (Community Assisted Response and Engagement, home to the city's 911 Center and its 911 alternative response teams) joins the podcast to discuss Seattle's changing approach to public safety. Host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel discusses the work of the CARE teams, the challenges facing 911 call takers and dispatchers, and the hurdles ahead for the police, fire and CARE departments in a city facing a $230M budget deficit. If yo...
Apr 04, 2024•30 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 Seattle City Council's interaction with the King County Homelessness Authority, proposed changes for thousands of app-based workers in Seattle, the charges brought against a group that protested at City Hall, a new financial boost for local asylum seekers, and an answer for one of our patron's questions, too. I...
Mar 27, 2024•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 launch of public comments on Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, another expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program, new land use legislation from Councilmember Tammy Morales, prioritizing where sidewalks are built in Seattle, and new concerns arising for the city's Municipal Court. If you like this podcast, please s...
Mar 20, 2024•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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a push for Seattle Police Department pay raises, a public safety tour led by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, a lawsuit from the King County Sheriff regarding Burien's new camping ban ordinance, problems with a new processing system at Seattle's Municipal Court, and the challenge of Tanya Woo's new concurrent role...
Mar 13, 2024•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 Mayor Harrell's new Comprehensive Plan proposal, King County's fentanyl crisis plan, a victory for state Republicans as three voter initiatives get passed into law, challenges for Seattle's Municipal Court after the City Attorney removes a judge from 150 criminal cases, and a question from our patrons about ho...
Mar 06, 2024•30 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Extra! Extra! We've added a podcast this week to talk about a protest that led to six arrests at the Seattle City Council meeting. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the larger context of this protest and what it may mean for the Council in the weeks ahead. Plus, Brian and David are taking a look at Mayor Bruce Harrell's new transportation plan, plus the continuing debate over gunshot detection technology. If you like this podcast, please su...
Feb 29, 2024•29 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! It's a patrons-first podcast with a focus on education, early learning, and childcare, featuring special guest Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children's Alliance of Washington ! Blanford, a former Seattle School Board Director, breaks down the turmoil facing the Board and Seattle Public Schools after the recent resignation of two of its members, following a dispute over their geog...
Feb 28, 2024•31 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 break down Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City Address, the transformation of Council President Nelson from outsider to leader, a multi-million dollar question for voters emerging from the state transportation budget, the city's recent assessment of Seattle's homelessness crisis, and a look at a series of failing ...
Feb 21, 2024•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 approach of the Seattle City Council's new Public Safety Committee, a bombshell report for the Seattle Police Department regarding its treatment of female officers, a renewed push by Governor Inslee on carbon pricing, a potential new ballot measure on social housing, and a sobering report on the lack of affordable h...
Feb 14, 2024•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 , City Hall reporter for the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's influence over a new City Council, the beginning of the Council's work at the committee level, a battle over "lewd conduct" for the Liquor and Cannabis Board, the reinstatement of Seattle's graffiti ordinance, and some answers to some city government questions fr...
Feb 07, 2024•29 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! In this patrons-first podcast, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel breaks down a host of new statewide housing proposals with Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33)--including lot-splitting, "co-living" single-room occupancy units, mobile home park tenancy, and more--and tackles a troubling issue with voter turnout, too! If you'd like to access this content first, become a patron of the podcast for $5 p...
Feb 02, 2024•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 the newest member of the Seattle City Council, a hiring freeze by the City of Seattle up against a major budget deficit, a plea for state help from tribes dealing with the fentanyl epidemic, a sobering anniversary for Roe v. Wade, and a city streetcar project that's nearly tripled in cost. If you like this podcast, plea...
Jan 24, 2024•29 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 behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to take the open Position 8 City Council seat, new legal accusations facing the Seattle Police Department, a set of new gun control regulations in the state legislature, Washington's first-in-the-nation lawsuit over the Kroger-Albertson's grocery store merger, and ...
Jan 17, 2024•29 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 debate over who should be selected as the Council's new Position 8 member, a new plan for developing Fort Lawton, a focus on housing at the state legislature, concerns over a protest that blocked I-5 in Seattle, and a strange twist to the Boeing 737 blown fuselage saga. If you like this podcast, please support it on...
Jan 10, 2024•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 newly-sworn-in Seattle City Council, the search for a replacement for Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, a slew of initiatives facing the Washington State Legislature, a city initiative in the works to fund public housing, and a leadership challenge for the state ferry system. If you like this podcast, please support it on P...
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