Seattle News, Views, and Brews

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 behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to take the open Position 8 City Council seat, new legal accusations facing the Seattle Police Department, a set of new gun control regulations in the state legislature, Washi...

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 debate over who should be selected as the Council's new Position 8 member, a new plan for developing Fort Lawton, a focus on housing at the state legislature, concerns over a protest that blocked I-5 in Seattle, and a...

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 newly-sworn-in Seattle City Council, the search for a replacement for Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, a slew of initiatives facing the Washington State Legislature, a city initiative in the works to fund public housing, and...

Ready to find out what's ahead in an action-packed 60-day state legislative session? Get the details with public affairs host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian connects with State Senator Joe Nguyen (D-34), the Energy, Environment, and Technology Committee Chair (and Ways & Means Vice-Chair) to get the scoop. From a climate action agend...

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 Governor Inslee's proposals on climate change and homelessness encampment legislation, a City plan to build more sidewalks, a challenge ahead for pre-trial diversion programs for low-level criminals in Seattle, a horrific...

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's work to pass a new Move Seattle transportation levy, a soon-to-release bridge maintenance plan, a proposal for a city-based capital gains tax that's been delayed (at the very least), a plan to reduce perso...

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 lowest turnout for a state election in Washington history, a new ordinance to reduce greenhouse gases in Seattle, a looming question about the future of Fort Lawton, a perspective on aspirational resolutions on the Seattle...

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 final budget discussions this week of the Seattle City Council (and what's still ahead), a new fee for delivery companies like DoorDash, the effectiveness of democracy vouchers, a discussion of involuntary commitment,...

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 election turnout took down some of Seattle's progressive candidates, what the Council's leadership could look like next year, a new agreement over major events and dual dispatch with the Police Officer's Gui...

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 early returns of the November election, a new twist in the transportation impact fees saga, a delay for the Comprehensive Plan, and a "protected intersection" in South Lake Union. If you like this podcast, please...

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 change in independent expenditures for this year's City Council elections, a new policy for Seattle Police on ruses, Council budget amendments, an immediate need for Sound Transit trains that has board members concerned...

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 budget rebalancing package, some disturbing audit findings after an investigation of the City's building permit process, enforcement of Seattle's new drug law, higher parking rates, an...

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 clash between rising wages and a city budget deficit, a plan to raise express lane tolls to as high as $18, a shocking new record for overdose deaths, a reshuffling of resources for Seattle schools, and a close-up study of...

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 major case regarding homelessness policy in the Washington State Supreme Court, a cleanup plan for the Duwamish River, a new push for wind power in our state, unreinforced masonry legislation, and a traffic ticket debacle wi...

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 of the details of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's budget proposal, Seattle Rescue Plan funding, the end of Partnership for Zero's work on downtown homelessness, a downtown zoning plan that some City Councilmembers...

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 major new investment proposed in the Mayor's budget proposal, the potential of Seattle's new CARE department, a high-dollar sidewalks ordinance, a new legal battle over homelessness, and a disappointing trend for l...

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 "laugh heard round the world" by an SPD officer investigating a pedestrian's death, the final stages of Seattle's new drug possession and public use law, a decision not to charge former Mayor Durkan or Ch...

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 detailed amendments surrounding the City Council's work on a drug possession and use law, a plan to stagger the years for City Council elections, a study over drug use on public transit, a new investment in Seattle to...

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 city transportation plan released this week, a discussion of impact fees, a proposal to add lids over I-5, skyrocketing numbers for local fentanyl deaths, a power shake-up in Mayor Harrell's cabinet, and an unfortun...

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 budget challenges ahead for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a new proposal to help businesses lease commercial space, a planned protest for city union workers, a challenging vaccination landscape, and a co...

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 Mayor's newly-proposed ordinance on public drug use and drug possession, a new 24/7 speed camera plan, revenue stabilization vs. a $200 million budget gap in the year 2025, funding for social housing, and a plan to ra...

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and special guest host Hannah Krieg of The Stranger newspaper discuss the results of the August primary and what's ahead for the City Council races in all seven districts! Plus: what's Hannah's take on the most important issue facing candidates this electio...

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 new plan for drug use/possession treatment and enforcement, another disappointing turnout for the primary election, a South Seattle shooting and its deep impact on gun violence, Seattle's readin...

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 upcoming vote on the City of Seattle's supplemental budget, a court decision that could impact how the city executes sweeps of unauthorized homeless encampments, a street racing prevention ordinance, a challenge from...

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 major decision from the Seattle City Council that impacts housing and our industrial lands, a transportation equity study, another push for rent control from Kshama Sawant, changes ahead for the Community Police Commission,...