City Cast Seattle

This week, Jane is joined by brothers (not really) Chase Hutchinson and Liam Billingham to talk about the new ‘brief, chill, or sweet’ voice options for Alexa, plus the announcement of a new McDonald’s taking over an old Rite Aid in Capitol Hill. They also do their regular ‘Cut To The Chase’ segment, where they talk about the X-Files reboot, and Chase’s new piece about the challenging production o...

Following Mayor Wilson’s state of the city address, Jane is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and producer Sam J Leeds to discuss the mayor’s approach to one of Seattle’s biggest issues: homelessness. Brett shares an article Katie Wilson wrote before she was Seattle’s mayor, about how homelessness has become a wedge issue that the left has lost. Then they discuss renting out your home on Airbnb du...

Today, Jane is joined by The Burner’s Hannah Krieg and City Cast Seattle Executive Producer Ashley Smith to talk about the proposals made to the budget by Washington Democrats, why postal workers want better contracts, and some good news with our weekly segment, Good Newsday Tuesday! Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 24th episode Ignite Seattle Drum Roll Wine Window Nation Discover S...

Jane is joined by contributor Ryan Packer and producer Sam J Leeds to talk about a bill moving through the legislature that could help Washington lead the country on elevator reform. Then they discuss the standoff forming between the Pioneer Square Preservation Board and the push for new bike and scooter corrals in preparation for the World Cup. Finally, Sam and Jane talk to Seth Geiser, the manag...

Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Seattleites. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down wit...

Jane is joined by contributors Marcus Harrison Green and Eula Scott Bynoe to talk about which billionaire should buy the Seahawks, what Marcus learned in his week of reporting from Minneapolis, and, finally, what’s making them feel good and their recommendations for this weekend. Read Marcus on Jesse Jackson’s impactful speech. Check out Ada Twist, Scientist at Seattle Children’s Theater Learn mor...

Jane is joined by contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Sam J Leeds to answer a listener's question about why ‘no right turn on red’ signs are popping up seemingly overnight across Seattle. In light of the tragic death of a pedestrian hit by a car on Capitol Hill earlier this week, Jane explains the research backing the increased pedestrian safety these signs create and how Seattle is implemen...

Jane is joined by regular contributor Hannah Krieg and Creative Producer Liam Billingham to talk about a new bill making it hard to challenge voter registration, how tiny houses and RVs could help the economy, and, with the news of Raising Cane’s opening in Seattle, the best places to eat fried chicken.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 18th episode City Fruit Drum Roll Wine Want to...

Today on City Cast Seattle, we’re bringing listeners a collection of some of our most popular conversations, including the lore behind the Fremont Troll, Seattle’s best bookstores, and what it takes to keep our favorite local businesses from vanishing. Jane and producer Sam J Leeds speak with Steve Badanes, the architect who designed and built the legendary troll, Max Delsohn, author of the Seattl...

All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Seattleites’. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they’ve done it quickly....

Jane speaks with regular contributor Marcus Harrison Green and special guest Andrew Eagleson, journalist and founder of The Cascadia Journal, about soft-succession, bills in the legislature around data centers and surge-pricing, and finally, their Valentine’s Day recommendations. Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 10th episode Drum Roll Wine Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSe...

Jane speaks with Nedra Rivera and Débora Oliveira from the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) to learn about ICE rapid response trainings in Seattle, the increase in violence they’re seeing by ICE officers in King County, and the three break down why WAISN doesn’t use whistles for rapid response. Then, contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Liam Billingham join to discuss Mayor Wil...

Today on the podcast, our executive producer, Ashley Smith, steps in for Jane to talk all about today’s Seahawks Parade with creative producer Liam Billingham and contributor Brett Hamil. We also cover the latest on the Sex Workers Bill, the Millionaires Tax, and we discuss the lack of an update from the Wilson administration on turning off surveillance cameras. Finally, Brett gives us the rundown...

Today on the podcast, Jane talks with contributor Hannah Krieg and executive producer Ashley Smith about what Super Bowl ads say about our country (Hannah asks, do we really want to be skinny and dumb?), Seattle’s reaction to the “Revenge Bowl”, and the symbolism behind Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Plus, what does Seattle’s first renter mayor in recent history mean for prioritizing the needs of more...

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Guy Oron and writer, podcaster, and educator Dean Spade to talk about why it feels like dating in Seattle sucks, how Seattleites can strengthen relationships with their neighbors, and how to better love Seattle. Love in a F*cked Up World: Dean’s Podcast Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 9th episode Drum Roll Wine Want to get in touc...

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and music journalist Devon Leger to discuss the bursting of the music festival bubble. Devon explains the fragile dream that keeps local music festivals alive and all the contributing factors making them unsustainable. Then, for a bit of silly fun, we get into everyone’s Seattle rants. And boy, do we have them. Ballard drivers! Parkin...

Today, Jane is joined by regular contributor Chase Hutchinson to talk about the latest on the proposed millionaire tax and other efforts to raise funds for the state. Also, Jane and Creative Producer Liam Billingham ask Tacoma resident Chase their burning Tacoma questions. Finally, Chase brings us an exclusive on news about the Northwest Film Forum. Learn more about the  sponsors of this February...

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by producer Sam J Leeds to do a deep dive into protest movements in Seattle. They start with speaking to South Seattle resident Katie, who is part of the networks of people making ICE whistle packets and doing community education related to civil rights and rapid response. Then Jane and Sam speak to two UW students who were part of last year’s pro-Palestinian s...

Jane is joined by The Burner’s Hannah Krieg and City Cast Executive Producer Ashley Smith to discuss the protests over the weekend in Seattle and the police guild’s response to Mayor Wilson’s plan to have SPD monitor ICE. Also, they discuss DoorDash’s gripes with Seattle’s delivery laws. Finally, they find some good news in our new segment, Good Newsday Tuesday! Learn more about the  sponsors of t...

Today on the show, Jane is joined by executive producer Ashley Smith and producers Liam Billingham and Sam J Leeds to share our team recommendations for February. It’s a short month, but it’s jam-packed with things to do. From Black-owned businesses to support, to museums to visit, and all kinds of cult films to watch, we have a little something for everyone.  Learn more about the  sponsors of thi...

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Marcus Harrison Green and the prince of social media, Ben Keenan, to discuss what Seattle is looking for from our political leaders right now. They also talk about Starbucks' new AI ‘companion’ and what they are up to this weekend.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 30th episode Seattle Cider Company Want to get in touch? Follow us @...

Today on the show, Jane is joined by contributors Chase Hutchinson and Guy Oron to discuss the latest update on the Denny Blaine saga – how advocates for Seattle’s queer nude beach have organized as a non-profit and were granted a Motion to Intervene in the lawsuit brought by a group of neighbors trying to close the park. Then Jane explains why a little-known psychedelic called ibogaine has become...

Today Jane is joined by Deputy Mayor of Burien, Hugo Garcia, to discuss how he’s helping to monitor for ICE in Burien. They also talk local politics with contributor Brett Hamil. Then, Jane and Brett are joined by contributor Lex Vaughan to discuss the closure of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, and the latest on the potential tax on owners of short-term rental properties in WA state. Want to get in to...

Today on the podcast, Jane talks with contributor Hannah Krieg and producer Sam J Leeds about Seattle’s response to the CPB killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis – including protests in front of the federal building, local legislators' response to the DHS budget, and updated numbers on ICE arrests and deportations in our state. Then Jane asks for help understanding The Stranger’s birth c...

Today on the podcast, Jane turns the podcast over to Executive Producer Ashley Smith, Social Media Hero Ben Keenan, and Awful Announcing’s Sean Keeley to talk that incredible Seahawks game. Then Jane returns to talk with Ashley and Creative Producer Sam Leeds about layoffs, the challenges facing small businesses in Seattle, and the restaurants recognized by the James Beard Awards. Finally, they ta...