Best Brian Callanan Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Episode 33 - Patrons-First Podcast! Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan! 28:18

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Your favorite coffee break political podcast turns its attention to Seattle tourism this week, with special guest Tammy Canavan, CEO of the nonprofit tourist advocate group Visit Seattle! Host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel discusses the impact of a new tourist magnet at the Seattle waterfront--and what will keep it attractive to visitors and lo…

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2025 Episode 32: Seattle Shield Questions, Changing Economic Forecast, Progressive Election Leads Increasing 28:08

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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 rare error on a Seattle City Council ordinance, an improving but perhaps unsettled economic forecast, a growing lead for progressive candidates from the August primaries, a c…

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2025 Episode 31: New Councilmember Sworn In, Renter's Commission Madness, Changing Public Comment Rules? 28:31

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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 impact of having Debora Juarez back on the Seattle City Council, a breakdown of a tighter-than-expected Mayor's race and a high-intensity City Attorney's race, a curious ch…

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2025 Episode 30: Mayoral Race Preview, Criminal Justice Sales Tax Debate, Public Broadcasting Concerns, and More 28:32

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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 leading candidates in the race for Seattle mayor, a report on the King County courthouse docket that may surprise you, a brewing debate over a resolution about using a sale…

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2025 Episode 29: Juarez Enters D5 Consideration, SODO Maker's Space Delayed, Nude Beach Court Fight, and More 28:41

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A former Councilmember who said it was her job to "lead to leave"... is coming back for an open position in Seattle's District 5! Learn about this and more of 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 Council vacancy, an impen…

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2025 Episode 28: Candidates Apply for Council's D-5 Job, New Graffiti Law Questions, Affordable Housing Lawsuit, and More 28:48

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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 challenges of filling the Council's vacant District 5 job, a new graffiti civil enforcement law from City Attorney Ann Davison, a retrospective of the revitalized Seattle w…

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2025 Episode 27: Nelson Sales Tax Proposal for Public Safety/Treatment Options, Revamped Business Tax Plan from Rinck and Harrell, and More 28:40

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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 co…

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Patrons-First Podcast: Local, State, and National Education Concerns with Dr. Stephan Blanford! 29:04

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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 f…

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2025 Episode 25: No Kings Fallout, Affordable Housing Financial Crisis, I-5 Shutdowns, and More 27:38

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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…

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2025 Episode 24: National Guard Deployment Concerns, Mayor Wants Stronger "Nuisance" Laws, Renter-Landlord Regulations, and More 28:15

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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…

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2025 Episode 23: Councilmember Moore Steps Down, Kshama Sawant Running for Congress, and More 28:31

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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 S…

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2025 Episode 22: "Mayday" Protests, Police Hiring Budget Concerns, Ethics Code Battle Brewing, and More 28:23

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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 c…

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PATRONS-FIRST PODCAST: City Council Ethics Code Battle, State Budget Approval, and more with Hannah Krieg of "The Burner"! 29:15

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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, Gov…

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2025 Episode 20: New Candidates in Local Races, Kiosk Conundrum, Municipal Court Complaint 28:45

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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…

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2025 Episode 19: Council Ethics Code Revision, Automated Cameras Legislation, SPOG Sues SPD, and More 28:01

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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 legislatio…

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2025 Episode 18: Seattle Police Hiring Numbers Up, State Budget Questions, Tree Ordinance Revisited? 25:09

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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 …

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2025 Episode 17: City Responding to Federal Cuts, Limiting Cars at Pike Place?, $1.3B Education Levy Proposal, and More 27:55

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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, t…

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2025 Episode 16: SODO Housing Legal Challenge, Gun Violence Reduction Plans, City Council Tensions 28:18

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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 lounge…

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2025 Episode 15: Expanding Speed Camera Program, Jumpstart Tax Projection Shortfall, Gun Violence Audit 29:22

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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 fro…

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2025 Episode 14: Late-Night Lounge Laws, State Budget Showdown, Problematic Pickleball, and More 27:45

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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-billio…

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Patrons-First Podcast: With Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37! 29:17

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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 cr…

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2025 Episode 12: Council Approves Hard-Fought SODO Housing Bill, Former Deputy Mayor Speaks Out, Speeding Up Sound Transit Construction, and More 28:48

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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 …

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2025 Episode 11: Expanding the CARE Department, New Challengers in City Elections, and Are Democracy Vouchers Working? 27:47

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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 fo…

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2025 Episode 10: City Budget Forecast, Federal Policy Group Meets, and "Parents' Bill of Rights" Pre-emptive Initiative Plan 26:51

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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 initiat…

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2025 Episode 9: SODO Housing Proposal Under Fire, Totem Poles Debate, New Police Chief Priorities, and More 28:51

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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…

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2025 Episode 8: State of the City, Wage Theft Lawsuit, What's Next for Social Housing 28:40

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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…

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SNVB Patrons-First Podcast: Immigration Insights w/Roxana Norouzi of OneAmerica 28:34

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How are immigrants in Seattle and our state dealing with a blitz of executive orders on immigration policy? Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel connects with Roxana Norouzi, Executive Director of OneAmerica, to get details on how challenges to birthright citizenship, the U.S. asylum system, our state's new "Family Separation Rapid Response Team," and…

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2025 Episode 6: Social Housing Election Results, Crowd Control Policy Split Decision, Comprehensive Plan, and More 28:40

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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 results of the special election on social housing funding and school levies, plus a split decision from the Seattle City Council on crowd control policies for police. We're…

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2025 Episode 5: New Committee on Federal Policy Changes, Police Hiring Trend?, SODA Law Questions 27:06

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Learn about the latest in Seattle-area 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 City Council committee that's focused on how quickly-changing federal policy is affecting Seattle, a plan to incentivize downtown office buildings to convert to re…

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2025 Episode 4: New Councilmember Appointed, Sanctuary City Struggle, SODO Land Battle 28:41

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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 appointment of Mark Solomon as a new City Councilmember, a city, state, and national struggle over "sanctuary" status and immigration, a battle over land use in the SODO ne…

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2025 Episode 3: Ballots Arriving for Social Housing Funding Measure, AG Brown Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship, and More 28:11

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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 social housing funding propositions on Seattle's February ballot, the six finalists for the vacant Council District 2 seat, the lawsuit from Washington State vs. …

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2025 Episode 2: Blast Balls and Crowd Control Measures for Seattle Police, Councilmember Candidates Announced, and More 29:18

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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 struggle over creating new crowd control policies for the Seattle Police Department, how Seattle is preparing for a new Trump administration, how a new legislative session …

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2025 Episode 1: Comprehensive Plan Questions, New Councilmember Choices, Public Safety Updates, and More 27:09

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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 twists in the City's adoption of the Comprehensive Plan for urban growth, how a soon-to-be-appointed Councilmember might influence that process, confirmation proceedin…

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2024 Episode 50: Selecting a New Councilmember, a New Police Chief, and More, with the Return of Co-Host David Kroman! 28:50

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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 and politics behind selecting an appointee for the soon-to-be-vacant District 2 seat on the City Council, a new plan to incentivize the building of more housing, se…

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2024 Episode 49: New SPD Crowd Control Policy, City Council and SDOT Departures, and More with Erica C. Barnett! 29:31

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Erica C. Barnett, publisher of Publicola, discuss the story behind the City's work on a new crowd control policy for the Seattle Police Department, an update on SPD's 30 x 30 project to increase recruitment of women, d…

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2024 Episode 48: A State Legislative Preview with Paul Queary of the Washington Observer! 28:04

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Paul Queary, editor and publisher of The Washington Observer, discuss a looming $10-12 billion budget deficit for the state, a growing majority for Democrats in Olympia, and the uncertain future of Initiative 2066, the…

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2024 Episode 47: Budget Breakdown, Changes for Seattle Police, and More with Guest Host Kevin Schofield! 28:59

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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 how the Seattle City Council balanced an $8.5B budget with a $250M+ deficit, why the Council rejected a capital gains tax (and why the topic may return next year), and som…

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2024 Episode 46: King County Executive Dow Constantine on Homelessness, Sound Transit, and Why He's Not Running Again 25:23

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Why is King County's longest-serving executive in the modern era not running again? Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and King County Executive Dow Constantine discuss his next career moves, decisions he wishes he would have made 15 years ago when he began…

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2024 Episode 45: What's Next for the City Council, with Councilmember-Elect Alexis Mercedes Rinck! 30:51

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Councilmember-Elect Alexis Mercedes Rinck discuss her win over incumbent Tanya Woo in the Council's citywide Position 8 race, how her progressive approach will fit with a majority moderate-to-conservative Council, her …

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2024 Episode 44: Election Aftermath, with Former Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata! 28:49

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and former Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata discuss the fallout from Donald Trump's historic presidential win, the pitfalls of the Harris campaign, the wave of Democrat support for issues and candidates in Washington…

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2024 Episode 43: Downtown Design Review Waiver, Return to Work Challenges, and More with Guest Host Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association! 28:58

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, discuss a new city ordinance that will waive design review for new development downtown, the DSA's take on the city's mixed economic forecast, the imp…

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2024 Episode 42: Mixed Economic Forecast, Revised Growth Plan Released, Transit Troubles, and More with Guest Host Ryan Packer of the Urbanist! 28:40

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and guest host Ryan Packer of The Urbanist discuss the latest economic forecast for the City of Seattle, a revised growth plan from Mayor Bruce Harrell, and some big financial challenges for two local transit agencies. If …

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2024 Episode 41: Budget Update, Homelessness Response Restructuring, and More with Former Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis! 29:39

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and former Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis discuss where the City Council's budget discussions are going, a new power structure for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, the expansion of 911 alternati…

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2024 Episode 40: Lessons in Leadership, Understanding Budgets and More with Guest Host (and Former Council President) Debora Juarez! 31:26

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and former Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez discuss her next move in politics, her thoughts on having six new Councilmembers steer their way through a City budget process, the impact of SOAP/SODA zones, and mor…

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2024 Episode 39: Budget Proposal Deep Dive, Transportation Levy Insights and More, with Guest Host Kevin Schofield! 30:38

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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 financial pressures and political savvy behind the Mayor's recent budget proposal, the uncertain future of the city's 2026 budget, concerns over police no longer repor…

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2024 Episode 38: Mayor's Budget Proposal, Lateral Police Hires, and More, with Guest Host Erica C. Barnett 29:41

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Erica C. Barnett, founder of Publicola, discuss the tradeoffs in Mayor Bruce Harrell's budget proposal, a new plan for lateral police hires and increased neighborhood surveillance, a new contract between Seattle and th…

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2024 Episode 37: Council Proposes I-137 Alternative, SOAP/SODA Moves Forward, and More... with Guest Host Justin Carder! 29:09

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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and guest host Justin Carder of the Capitol Hill Blog discuss the new alternative proposed by the City Council regarding funding for social housing, another housing program from King County (that sounds a lot like social h…

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2024 Episode 36: SOAP/SODA Moves Forward, New Homelessness Agreement, Patron Questions, and More! 28:56

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Learn about the latest in Seattle-area public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and guest host Hannah Krieg of the Stranger discuss a highly-charged meeting that appears to be leading to new laws to combat drug use and prostitution, a new agreement between the City of Seattle and the King Count…

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2024 Episode 35: Back-to-School Safety, Budget Cuts Brewing, and More! 28:47

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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 legal case finally dropped against former Councilmember Kshama Sawant, problems with a police accountability watchdog group, an investment in back-to-school safety, a major b…

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2024 Episode 34: Patrons-First Podcast on the Democratic Convention, with Guest Host Scott Greenstone! 29:37

12M ago29:37

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This week, it's a patrons-first podcast with an insider's look at last week's Democratic National Convention! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel speaks with guest co-host Scott Greenstone of KUOW about Scott's reporting at the DNC, the rising significance of Washington State in this year's national elections, and more. If you like this podcast and w…