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...
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2023 Episode 37: Drug Law Amendments, Staggered Elections, New Seattle Tourism Investments, and More
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...
2023 Episode 36: New Transportation Plan, Fentanyl Deaths Rising, Power Shake-up in Mayor’s Cabinet, and More!
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...
2023 Episode 35: Regional Homelessness Questions, City Union Worker Protest, Vexing Vaccinations, and More!
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...
2023 Episode 34: Drug Policy Faces Council Scrutiny, Revenue Stabilization Fund, New 24/7 Speeding Cameras, and More
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...
2023 Episode 33: City Council Primary Results Breakdown!
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...
2023 Episode 32: New Drug Enforcement/Treatment Plan, Primary Election Turnout, Gun Violence Concerns, and More
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...
2023 Episode 31: Supplemental Budget Questions, Homeless Sweeps Court Decision, Organized Retail Crime, and More
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...
2023 Episode 30: Industrial Lands Decision, Rent Control Questions, “Monster” Traffic, and More
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,...
2023 Episode 29: Police Accountability Report, All-Star Week Homeless Sweeps, Bus Breakdowns Impacting Service
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,...
2023 Episode 28: Patrons-First Podcast! School Closure Concerns, Education Funding, Childcare Study Results, “The Whiteness of Wealth,” and More with Dr. Stephan Blanford
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...
2023 Episode 27: Anti-Graffiti Program Re-launched, “Dual Dispatch” 911 Alternative Taking Shape, Titan Submersible Concerns, and More
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"...