A bonus show this week for Seattle's favorite coffee break political podcast! It's a super-wonky and super-controversial topic: should Seattle change the way the public is allowed to make environmental appeals on big zoning projects? Here's what's...
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2026 Episode 28: “Junk Fees” Ban Proposal, Seattle Transit Measure Pushback, 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 Katie Wilson's proposed ban on so-called "junk fees" for renters, a deal to...
2026 Episode 27: Endorsements from Mayor Wilson, Proposed Environmental Appeal Changes, 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 some new, politically risky endorsements from Mayor Katie Wilson, some proposed changes to the...
2026 Episode 26: World Cup Security Check, Public Safety Focus on 12th & Jackson, Homeless Count Numbers, 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 how crowds have behaved during World Cup matches in Seattle, Mayor Wilson's new plans for...
2026 Episode 25: Will Restraining Orders Help Aurora Ave.?, Seattle Fire Dept. Budget Plan Extinguished, 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 novel legal approach from City Attorney Erika Evans to combat gun violence and prostitution...
2026 Episode 24: Mayor/Council Tension on North Aurora Public Safety, Revised CARE Ordinance, 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 tension between the Seattle City Council and Mayor Wilson over the proper response to gun...
2026 Episode 23: Public Safety/Street Closure Emergency Ordinance, Mayoral Office Shakeup, 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 Council's push for an emergency street closure ordinance to deal with gun...
2026 Episode 22: North Aurora Gun Violence, World Cup 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 rising concerns over gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, a last-ditch attempt to save the...
2026 Episode 21: Homeless Ordinance Passes, Seattle Center Bond 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's passage of a new homelessness measure that caused a shakeup...
2026 Episode 20: Police Accountability Review, Sound Transit Trouble, 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 troubling report on the Seattle Police Department's crowd control policies,...
2026 Episode 19: Buffer Zones for Encampment Sites, Data Centers Moratorium, 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 changing position on buffer zones for homeless encampment...
Patrons-First Podcast with Sharon Lee of the Low Income Housing Institute!
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of the Seattle Channel here. As you've heard over the past few weeks, I've been exploring the different ways Mayor Wilson's plan to expand...


