2026 Episode 20: Police Accountability Review, Sound Transit Trouble, and More

May 13, 2026 | Podcast

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 troubling report on the Seattle Police Department's crowd control policies, Seattle's World Cup spending, Sound Transit's failure to reach the Ballard neighborhood, a rift in Seattle City Council/Mayor relations, and a new step towards shaping Seattle's AI policy. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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