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
294 episodes
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
2025 Episode 39: Budget Public Hearings Begin, Federal Shutdown Impacts, ICE Influence in Seattle, 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 39
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28:26
2025 Episode 38: Pushing Back Against Threats of National Guard Federalization, CARE and the Council Budget Process, 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 38
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28:58
2025 Episode 37: Mayor's Budget Proposal, Did the Comprehensive Plan Deliver?, 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 37
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28:52
2025 Episode 36: Mayor's Race Fundraising Flip, Comprehensive Plan Challenges, 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 36
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29:23
2025 Episode 35: City Surveillance Concerns, Are SOAP and SODA Laws Working?, 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 35
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28:27
2025 Episode 34: Light Rail Cost Estimates Soaring, Labor Endorsements Battle in Mayor's Race, Design Review Debate, 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 34
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28:51
2025 Episode 33 - Patrons-First Podcast! Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan!
Your favorite coffee break political podcast turns its attention to Seattle tourism this week, with special guest Tammy Canavan, CEO of the nonprofit tourist advocate group Visit Seattle! Host
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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28:18
2025 Episode 32: Seattle Shield Questions, Changing Economic Forecast, Progressive Election Leads Increasing
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 32
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28:08
2025 Episode 31: New Councilmember Sworn In, Renter's Commission Madness, Changing Public Comment Rules?
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 31
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28:31
2025 Episode 30: Mayoral Race Preview, Criminal Justice Sales Tax Debate, Public Broadcasting 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 30
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28:32
2025 Episode 29: Juarez Enters D5 Consideration, SODO Maker's Space Delayed, Nude Beach Court Fight, and More
A former Councilmember who said it was her job to "lead to leave"... is coming back for an open position in Seattle's District 5! Learn about this and more of the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break!
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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28:41
2025 Episode 28: Candidates Apply for Council's D-5 Job, New Graffiti Law Questions, Affordable Housing Lawsuit, 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 28
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28:48
2025 Episode 27: Nelson Sales Tax Proposal for Public Safety/Treatment Options, Revamped Business Tax Plan from Rinck and Harrell, 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 27
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28:40
Patrons-First Podcast: Local, State, and National Education Concerns with Dr. Stephan Blanford!
With Seattle Public Schools seeking a new superintendent, and with four of the seven School Board Director positions up for election this fall, what challenges are ahead for a new set of local leaders on education? Are school closures still a p...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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29:04
2025 Episode 25: No Kings Fallout, Affordable Housing Financial Crisis, I-5 Shutdowns, 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 25
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27:38
2025 Episode 24: National Guard Deployment Concerns, Mayor Wants Stronger "Nuisance" Laws, Renter-Landlord Regulations, 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 24
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28:15
2025 Episode 23: Councilmember Moore Steps Down, Kshama Sawant Running for Congress, 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 23
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28:31
2025 Episode 22: "Mayday" Protests, Police Hiring Budget Concerns, Ethics Code Battle Brewing, 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 22
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28:23
PATRONS-FIRST PODCAST: City Council Ethics Code Battle, State Budget Approval, and more with Hannah Krieg of "The Burner"!
It's a patrons-first episode of your favorite coffee break political podcast! Former Councilmember Kshama Sawant is back in City Hall fighting a proposed ethics code revision that she believes could impact many of her legislative efforts with r...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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29:15