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
267 episodes
2025 Episode 17: City Responding to Federal Cuts, Limiting Cars at Pike Place?, $1.3B Education Levy Proposal, 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 17
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27:55
2025 Episode 16: SODO Housing Legal Challenge, Gun Violence Reduction Plans, City Council Tensions
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 16
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28:18
2025 Episode 15: Expanding Speed Camera Program, Jumpstart Tax Projection Shortfall, Gun Violence Audit
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 15
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29:22
2025 Episode 14: Late-Night Lounge Laws, State Budget Showdown, Problematic Pickleball, 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 14
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27:45
Patrons-First Podcast: With Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37!
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
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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29:17
2025 Episode 12: Council Approves Hard-Fought SODO Housing Bill, Former Deputy Mayor Speaks Out, Speeding Up Sound Transit Construction, 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 12
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28:48
2025 Episode 11: Expanding the CARE Department, New Challengers in City Elections, and Are Democracy Vouchers Working?
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 11
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27:47
2025 Episode 10: City Budget Forecast, Federal Policy Group Meets, and "Parents' Bill of Rights" Pre-emptive Initiative Plan
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 10
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26:51
2025 Episode 9: SODO Housing Proposal Under Fire, Totem Poles Debate, New Police Chief Priorities, 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 9
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28:51
2025 Episode 8: State of the City, Wage Theft Lawsuit, What's Next for Social Housing
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 8
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28:40
SNVB Patrons-First Podcast: Immigration Insights w/Roxana Norouzi of OneAmerica
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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28:34
2025 Episode 6: Social Housing Election Results, Crowd Control Policy Split Decision, Comprehensive 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 6
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Episode 6
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28:40
2025 Episode 5: New Committee on Federal Policy Changes, Police Hiring Trend?, SODA Law Questions
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<...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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27:06
2025 Episode 4: New Councilmember Appointed, Sanctuary City Struggle, SODO Land Battle
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 4
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28:41
2025 Episode 3: Ballots Arriving for Social Housing Funding Measure, AG Brown Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship, 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 3
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28:11
2025 Episode 2: Blast Balls and Crowd Control Measures for Seattle Police, Councilmember Candidates Announced, 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 2
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29:18
2025 Episode 1: Comprehensive Plan Questions, New Councilmember Choices, Public Safety Updates, 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 1
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27:09
2024 Episode 50: Selecting a New Councilmember, a New Police Chief, and More, with the Return of Co-Host David Kroman!
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 5
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Episode 50
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28:50
2024 Episode 49: New SPD Crowd Control Policy, City Council and SDOT Departures, and More with Erica C. Barnett!
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, pu...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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29:31
2024 Episode 48: A State Legislative Preview with Paul Queary of the Washington Observer!
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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28:04
2024 Episode 47: Budget Breakdown, Changes for Seattle Police, and More with Guest Host Kevin Schofield!
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
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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28:59
2024 Episode 46: King County Executive Dow Constantine on Homelessness, Sound Transit, and Why He's Not Running Again
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 o...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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25:23
2024 Episode 45: What's Next for the City Council, with Councilmember-Elect Alexis Mercedes Rinck!
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 Ale...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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30:51
2024 Episode 44: Election Aftermath, with Former Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata!
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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28:49
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!
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
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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28:58