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Seattle News, Views, and Brews

Understand what"s brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!

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28:40

2025 Episode 27: Nelson Sales Tax Proposal for...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/07/02

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 sales tax proposal from Council President Nelson aimed at improving treatment options and public safety, a new equitable housing plan that looks a lot like one the Council considered in 2024, the joining of two unlikely political allies in Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Rinck with a bid to revamp Seattle business tax

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29:04

Patrons-First Podcast: Local, State, and National...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/06/27

With Seattle Public Schools seeking a new superintendent, and with four of the seven School Board Director positions up for election this fall, what challenges are ahead for a new set of local leaders on education? Are school closures still a possibility in Seattle? Plus, with state early learning programs getting delayed or cut, and with federal funding for schools in jeopardy, what's next for the 1.1 million K-12 students in the state of Washington? Former Seattle School Board Director

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27:38

2025 Episode 25: No Kings Fallout, Affordable Housing...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/06/18

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 fallout from this past weekend's "No Kings" rallies, a financial crisis for affordable housing providers in Seattle, emerging problems for the voter-approved social housing developer, a ban on using algorithms to set rents, and a years of major shutdowns projected on I-5 north of Seattle. If you like this

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28:15

2025 Episode 24: National Guard Deployment Concerns,...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/06/11

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 City Council's concerns over having National Guardsmen deployed in Seattle, a nuisance property law the Mayor wants to beef up, the future of renter-landlord regulations in Seattle, a troubling trend on streetlight repairs for Seattle City Light, and a new development on defense attorney caseloads that will impact

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28:31

2025 Episode 23: Councilmember Moore Steps Down,...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/06/04

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 surprising resignation of Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore, the ethics code bill she pulled just before her resignation, the campaign of former Councilmember Kshama Sawant for U.S. Congress, a twist in the effort to speed up Sound Transit light rail permitting, and a change to the Council's budget process this

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28:23

2025 Episode 22: "Mayday" Protests, Police Hiring...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/05/28

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 Seattle has handled a far-right Christian protest movement, a new report on how unprecedented police hiring could impact the city budget, growing concerns over a proposed change to the City Council's ethics laws, the fight over funding a "Welcoming City" ordinance, and an impending state-versus-city battle

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29:15

PATRONS-FIRST PODCAST: City Council Ethics Code...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/05/22

It's a patrons-first episode of your favorite coffee break political podcast! Former Councilmember Kshama Sawant is back in City Hall fighting a proposed ethics code revision that she believes could impact many of her legislative efforts with renter's rights. But the Council believes they're pursuing an overdue and necessary rules change. Plus, Governor Bob Ferguson has approved a hard-fought $78B budget that Republicans say includes the largest tax increases in state history. Host

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28:45

2025 Episode 20: New Candidates in Local Races, Kiosk...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/05/14

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 local races to watch now that the candidate filing deadline has passed, a new hi-tech tool for Seattle police, a debate over siting electronic kiosks in the city, a hi-tech homelessness solution, and a new legal complaint from a elected municipal court judge. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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28:01

2025 Episode 19: Council Ethics Code Revision,...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/05/07

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 plan to change the Seattle City Council's requirement that members recuse themselves if they have a financial interest, the passage of new automated traffic camera legislation, a connection between Mayor Bruce Harrell and organized labor, a "new" drug court plan, and a lawsuit from the Seattle Police

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25:09

2025 Episode 18: Seattle Police Hiring Numbers Up,...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/04/30

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 huge boost in hiring for the Seattle Police Department and new concerns about accountability for the SPD. Plus, we're talking about the state legislature's recently-approved $78B budget, a possible revisiting of Seattle's tree ordinance, and a legal battle over a nude beach in northeast Seattle. If you like this

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27:55

2025 Episode 17: City Responding to Federal Cuts,...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/04/23

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 concerns over how cuts to federal programs will impact the city's most vulnerable residents, what a relatively car-free Pike Place could look like, the ongoing investigation over workplace dysfunction at Seattle City Light, a new education levy with a major price tag, and a city plan to help

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2025 Episode 16: SODO Housing Legal Challenge, Gun...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/04/09

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 legal challenge brought by the Port of Seattle against the city over the Council's recently-passed SODO housing measure, plans to reduce gun violence at late-night lounges and across the city, a pending increase for a city levy you might not be aware of, and a look at tensions within the Seattle City Council on public

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29:22

2025 Episode 15: Expanding Speed Camera Program,...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/04/02

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 efforts to expand the use of speed cameras, a concern over lower projections for Seattle's Jumpstart sales tax, a sobering report on gun violence from the City Auditor's Office, and new work to expand housing options by state and city leaders. If you like this podcast, please support it

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27:45

2025 Episode 14: Late-Night Lounge Laws, State Budget...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/03/26

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 plan to improve regulation of late-night lounges as a way to curb gun violence, a new statement about past pledges to "defund" the police, a multi-billion dollar budget gap for the state heading toward a legislative showdown, Seattle's attempt to stay in line with the state shield law for

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29:17

Patrons-First Podcast: With Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37!

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/03/21

It's been a challenging session in Olympia, especially with the threat of federal budget cuts and state revenues on the decline. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel checks in with Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37 (Southeast Seattle) for more insights on measures he's championing, including rent stabilization, transit-oriented development, supporting dual credit programs for high school students, traffic safety, and more. Note: you can join Rep. Street, Rep. Tomiko-Santos, and Sen. Saldana at a town

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28:48

2025 Episode 12: Council Approves Hard-Fought SODO...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/03/19

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 wins and losses incurred after a bruising City Council fight over housing in SODO, a senior deputy mayor speaking out about a "toxic" workplace under Mayor Harrell, a plan to speed up light rail construction, Seattle Public School's superintendent leaving his position, and a story about earplugs you've..

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27:47

2025 Episode 11: Expanding the CARE Department, New...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/03/12

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 expansion of Seattle's CARE Department and it's non-police 9-1-1 response teams, some new challengers for city elections this fall, a democracy voucher program that's up for renewal, the City Attorney's lawsuit against the Trump administration, and a state bill on police hiring that's turned into a

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26:51

2025 Episode 10: City Budget Forecast, Federal Policy...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/03/05

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 list of potential city programs (and cuts) the Seattle City Council is considering, a new development for Seattle's transportation levy, an unorthodox pre-emptive initiative proposal to protect the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights," the first meeting of a Seattle committee meant to respond to federal

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28:51

2025 Episode 9: SODO Housing Proposal Under Fire,...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/02/26

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 pushback from Port of Seattle officials over a SODO housing proposal from Council President Sara Nelson, a plan to re-open a popular Pike Place park that's been derailed by a debate over totem poles, a look at the priorities of Seattle's new police chief, a new homeless outreach plan, and the future of the

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28:40

2025 Episode 8: State of the City, Wage Theft...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews ·

2025/02/19

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 Bruce Harrell's State of the City address, a push for transit passenger safety, a wage theft lawsuit brought by three City of Seattle employees, a look at what's next for social housing, and a revived proposal for a voluntary road-use tax. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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