Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a midday coffee stop! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a look at some major changes in Seattle's transit system coming soon, as well...
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2021 Episode 7: Winter Weather Challenges, Black Brilliance Research Concerns, Further Cuts to SPD?
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the challenges of sheltering the homeless during a blast of winter weather, a...
2021 Episode 6: COVID Vaccine Ramp-up, “Harsh Words” on Police Reform, Mayoral & Council Races Heat Up
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the city's plans to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations, a federal judge's "harsh...
2021 Episode 5: Tiny House Villages, Crowd Control Questions, COVID Changes
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss a revision to City energy codes, a 1,045-page report that will shape the...
2021 Episode 4: Grocery Worker Hazard Pay, Presidential Impact on Local Government, COVID Vaccine Rollout
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss a new measure to require "hazard pay" for grocery workers during the COVID...
2021 Episode 3: Inauguration and Impeachment, Police Officer Arbitration Appeals, COVID Vaccine Ramp-up
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a look at preparations for an unprecedented week of inauguration and impeachment...
2021 Episode 2: Defending Democracy, COVID & Homelessness, Sawant Recall Decision Delay, and BLM Court Update
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the defense of democracy at our nation's and our state's capitols, a yearly...
2021 Episode 1: Sawant Recall Court Decision, Revising SPD’s Use of Force Policies, and the Election Cycle Begins
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss an upcoming decision from the Washington State Supreme Court about the recall...
Episode 51: Cal Anderson Park Sweep, Co-LEAD Expansion, State Legislative Session Expectations
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at the recent sweep of Cal Anderson Park (and what that means for other park...
Episode 50: “Poverty Defense” Perspectives, An Emerging Mayor’s Race, Payroll Tax Lawsuit, 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Council's proposal for a "poverty defense" for misdemeanors, an emerging...
Episode 49: Police Guild Contract Battle, Grassroots Lobbying Laws, Examining “Black Brilliance,” and Answering Our Patrons’ Questions!
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at how the Seattle City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan are gearing up to negotiate...
Episode 48: Mobile Home Park Quandary, Last-Minute Budget Changes, Participatory Budgeting Uncertainties
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at a zoning dilemma over mobile home parks, a last-minute change to police funding...