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 some significant rules changes for the Seattle City Council, a report on surveillance activity...
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2022 Episode 19: SPD Hiring Showdown, Policing Alternatives, PayUp Gig Worker Legislation, Roe v. Wade Decision Fallout, San Juan Clipper Cancellation
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 competing policies for SPD hiring, police alternatives, developments in the City Council's...
2022 Episode 18: Budget Forecasts, Office of Housing Ramps Up, Police Hiring Bonus Argument, City Attorney v. Municipal Court, and Sound Transit Fare Enforcement
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 work on budgeting as federal COVID funds start dissipating, a new...
2022 Episode 17: SPD Hiring Bonuses Resolution, Renter Protection Ordinance, City Attorney Dropping 2,000-Case Backlog, Mask Mandates, 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 proposal from Councilmember Sara Nelson to offer hiring bonuses to police officers, a...
2022 Episode 16: The Future of Washington’s Legislative Black Caucus
It's a spring break special episode this week, featuring Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-30th) and Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37th), two members of our state's Legislative Black Caucus who are not seeking re-election. Why aren't they running again, especially with police...
2022 Episode 15: PayUp for App-Based Workers, Hiring Incentives Discussion, Mayor Harrell’s First 100 Days, 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 Seattle City Council effort to establish a minimum wage for app-based workers, the...
2022 Episode 14: Seattle Police Chief Search, Amazon Worker Union Vote, Phasing Out Gas Cars
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 process ahead to select a new Seattle Police Chief, a "watch list" of major projects for...
2022 Episode 13: Home-Based Businesses, New Tree Ordinance, SPD Hiring Bonus Proposal, 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 Seattle City Council's plans to help home-based businesses and regulate arborists working...
2022 Episode 12: Delay on Third Ave. Crackdown, “High Utilizer” Repeat Offender Plan, Homeless Shelter Priority Questions, The High Cost of Driving, 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 delay on a transit-oriented police crackdown on Third Avenue in downtown Seattle, City...
2022 Episode 11: Downtown Sweep Raises Questions, New Transportation Plan, State Session Wrap-up, 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 sweep of homeless encampments on Fourth Avenue as City Hall employees head back to in-person...
2022 Episode 10: State Legislative Session Ending, “Operation New Day” Beginning, Uber Pay Raise Controversy, 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 legislative decisions going down to the wire in the state legislative session, upcoming...
2022 Episode 9: SPD Hiring Bonuses, COVID Mandates Lifting, Eviction Moratorium Ending, 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 concerns over hundreds of officers leaving the SPD, vaccine and mask mandates lifting, the end...