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 newly-proposed multi-billion dollar budget to deal with homelessness, a study of...
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2023 Episode 4: Police Hiring Concerns, Councilmember Election Questions, Is Design Review Dead? … 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 move to increase police hiring, a new lease for Benaroya Hall, the growing list of...
Patrons-First Bonus Podcast: Possible Council Candidates, Portland v. Seattle on Homelessness
Thank you to patrons Brian and Eric for sending in questions about possible Seattle City Council candidates AND about whether Portland's efforts on homelessness might be replicated in Seattle. Plus, thanks to every single one of you SNVB patrons out there for your...
2023 Episode 2: Gun Violence Questions, Transit Program Changes, Skyrocketing Homeless Death Rate, 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 rash of gun violence in the days just after Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was sworn in,...
2023 Episode 1: New Legislative Session, South Park Flooding Concerns, Waterfront Public Safety, 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 priorities guiding the newly-begun state legislative session, rising concerns over...
2022 Episode 50: Homelessness Budget Proposal, State and City Votes on Affordable Housing, 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 independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss a new plan and budget proposal from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a...
2022 Episode 49: Police Chief Confirmation Hearing, Herbold Not Running Again, Troubled Water Project at Ship Canal
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the confirmation hearing of SPD Chief Adrian Diaz, a building crisis with unreinforced...
2022 Episode 48: “Functional Zero” Homelessness, Comprehensive Plan in High Gear, Street/Sidewalk Cafes Going Permanent, 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 independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the concerns behind a new homelessness outreach team's report, the goal of "zero...
2022 Episode 47: City Budget Finalized, “Dual Dispatch” 911 Alternative Proposal, King County Mental Health Crisis Centers Ballot Measure, 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 independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the final cuts and adds in the City Council's budget process, the addition of a "Dual...
2022 Episode 46: Seattle City Council’s Balancing Act, Student Demands for Funding Post-School Shooting, the Future of Ranked Choice Voting, 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 independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the Seattle City Council's balancing act in the latest version of the city budget,...
2022 Episode 45: Election Day Returns, New Budget Shortfall Report, Sawant’s “People’s Budget,” 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 independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss local voter turnout for the 2022 elections, some bad news for the City Council budget...
2022 Episode 44: Budget Amendments, OPA Director Re-Appointed, Redistricting Final Maps, Continuing COVID Concerns?
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the latest City Council amendments as the budget process switches into high gear, the...