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 new 9-1-1 protocols developing for Seattle's new "third public safety department," the...
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Patrons-First Bonus Podcast: I-135 Passed. Now What?
Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel joins Melissa Santos of Axios Seattle to discuss how the passage of I-135 in Seattle, the social housing measure, will impact the city. How much will implementing the measure cost, and who will pay for it? Plus, when might the housing...
2023 Episode 8: State of the City Address, Amazon Returning to Work, Police Vehicle Chase 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 the promises of Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City address, a vote from the City of...
2023 Episode 7: SPD Crime Report, Social Housing Vote, and Why Are All These Cars Crashing Into Buildings?
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 Police Department's latest crime numbers, the impending vote for social housing...
2023 Episode 6: New Tree Protection Regulations, More Councilmembers Leaving, Sound Transit Looking for Feedback, 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 move to increase tree protections that may have some unintended consequences, a push to...
2023 Episode 5: Billions for Homelessness?, Capital Gains Tax Questions, Bike Infrastructure Issues
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...
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...