Seattle News, Views, and Brews
Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!
Episodes
313 episodes
2026 Episode 13: Vote By Mail Changing?, Light Rail Opening, Surveillance Camera Pause, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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27:24
2026 Episode 12: Downtown Job Losses, Homeless Shelter Siting Plans Revealed, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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28:43
2026 Episode 11: Proposed Library Levy Increase, New Shelter Expansion Plan, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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25:54
2026 Episode 10: Seattle Nearing Legal Levy Limit, Maker's District Reversal, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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28:00
2026 Episode 9: Surveillance Camera Debate Continues, CARE Department Concerns, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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28:17
2026 Episode 8: Mayor Wilson's First State of the City Address, Council Aims Jail Ban at ICE, SPD "Sentinel Report" Concerns
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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28:40
Patrons-First Podcast: Millionaire's Tax, ICE Concerns, and More with Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Host Brian Callanan here. I had a great conversation with State Rep. Chipalo Street (D-37) about some major issues rolling through our state capitol r...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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29:06
2026 Episode 6: Is Seattle's Public Drug Use Ordinance Working?, Super Bowl Economic Impacts, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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28:43
2026 Episode 5: Tech Sector Layoffs Troubling Seattle, Evictions Hit Record High, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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28:52
2026 Episode 4: Washington State's ICE Response, Mayor Wilson's New Department Head Choices, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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28:42
2026 Episode 3: Can Seattle Keep ICE Out?, SPD Protest Questions, Social Housing's Future
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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31:10
Patrons-First Podcast: Surveillance Cams, Police Contracts, and More with Councilmember Bob Kettle
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Are you concerned about the federal government's use of municipal surveillance video? Wondering what the City of Seattle got out of the recently-appro...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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36:59
2026 Episode 1: Mayor Wilson Sworn In, Drug Arrest/Diversion Policy Controversy, 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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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29:18
2025 Episode 50: Flooding Response, Comprehensive Plan Vote and More at Patrons Appreciation Year-End Event!
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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28:25
2025 Episode 49: Split Vote on Police Union Agreement, Affordable Housing Bailout, 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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27:34
2025 Episode 48: New Councilmember Eddie Lin, Mayor-Elect Wilson's Leadership Team, State Budget Concerns
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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27:09
2025 Episode 47: City Budget Finalized, Mayor-Elect Wilson's Transition Team, 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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28:11
2025 Episode 46: Trump Targets Wilson/World Cup, City Council Raises Permit Prices, and Homelessness Funding Concerns
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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28:39
2025 Episode 45: Wilson Likely Next Mayor, Top SPD Civilians Fired, Public Records Concerns, 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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29:01
2025 Episode 44: Early Election Results, Food Benefit Concerns, 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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27:45
2025 Episode 43: Interpreting New Mayoral Polling, New SPOG Contract, and Amazon Job Cuts
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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28:29
2025 Episode 42: "Cautious Optimism" on Economic Forecast, School Resource Officer Plan Rejected, Nude Beach Update
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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28:11
2025 Episode 41: Multifamily Tax Exemption Debate, Crisis Care Center Concerns, 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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29:10
Patrons-First Podcast: Rachel Smith, Outgoing President & CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber
Where is Seattle's local economy headed amid concerns over downtown office vacancies, new state and local taxes on businesses, and federal tariff policies? It's a patrons-first episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews, where you can always le...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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30:19