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336 episodes
2026 Episode 36: Dangerous Invasion of Privacy or Public Safety Necessity? Community Not Cameras and Councilmember Bob Kettle on Seattle's Surveillance System
In a press conference earlier this week, the group Community Not Cameras called Seattle's use of surveillance technology an insecure system that's a "dangerous" threat to civil libert...
2026 Episode 35: Seattle Police Under Review, New RV Camping Bills, and Primary Results Breakdown with Erica C. Barnett
The Seattle Police Department faces a growing number of questions after a deadly shooting, a major miscommunication of emergency information, and the forced resignation of Chief Shon Barnes. Plus, the City Council has unveiled a new, stricter a...
2026 Episode 34: Should Seattle Ban Rental "Junk Fees"? A Discussion with Mayor's Office Senior Policy Advisor Kerem Levitas
The Seattle City Council faces a big vote this week to ban so-called "junk fees" for renters--added costs like pet fees or mailbox fees that are tacked on to monthly rent, sometimes without disclosu...
2026 Episode 33: Police Chief Resigns, Council Questions Mayor's Leadership, and What's Next with Guest Co-Host Omari Salisbury
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Omari Salisbury, founder of Converge Media, discuss a wild wee...
2026 Episode 32: Seattle Center Shooting Aftermath, School Lunch Debate Settles, Split Vote on Environmental Review Bill
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&nbs...
2026 Episode 31: Supplemental Budget Additions, Nude Beach Court Decision, Jimothy the Raccoon, and More
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2026 Episode 30: Changing Seattle's Public Drug Use Law, Free School Meals Debate, and More
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Patrons-First Podcast: A Change to Environmental Appeals? One-on-one with Councilmember Eddie Lin
A bonus show this week for Seattle's favorite coffee break political podcast! It's a super-wonky and super-controversial topic: should Seattle change the way the public is allowed to make environmental appeals on big zoning projects...
2026 Episode 28: "Junk Fees" Ban Proposal, Seattle Transit Measure Pushback, 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 ...
2026 Episode 27: Endorsements from Mayor Wilson, Proposed Environmental Appeal Changes, and More
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2026 Episode 26: World Cup Security Check, Public Safety Focus on 12th & Jackson, Homeless Count Numbers, and More
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2026 Episode 25: Will Restraining Orders Help Aurora Ave.?, Seattle Fire Dept. Budget Plan Extinguished, and More
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2026 Episode 24: Mayor/Council Tension on North Aurora Public Safety, Revised CARE Ordinance, and More
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2026 Episode 23: Public Safety/Street Closure Emergency Ordinance, Mayoral Office Shakeup, and More
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2026 Episode 22: North Aurora Gun Violence, World Cup Public Safety, and More
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2026 Episode 21: Homeless Ordinance Passes, Seattle Center Bond Measure, and More
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2026 Episode 20: Police Accountability Review, Sound Transit Trouble, and More
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2026 Episode 19: Buffer Zones for Encampment Sites, Data Centers Moratorium, and More
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Patrons-First Podcast with Sharon Lee of the Low Income Housing Institute!
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of the Seattle Channel here. As you've heard over the past few weeks, I've been explo...
2026 Episode 17: Is It Time to Dissolve KCRHA?, New Drug Law Impact Report, 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 ...
2026 Episode 16: Vision Zero Audit, CARE Union Files Legal Action, Data Center Pushback
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2026 Episode 15: Council Approves Shelter Plan, Unsettled City Revenue Forecast, and More
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2026 Episode 14: Mayor's Shelter Plan Update, Human Services Audit?, Public Restrooms Redux
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 ...