Today on the show, host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributors Hannah Krieg and Guy Oron to discuss the fires currently burning in Spokane. With more than 700 structures burned and more than 60,000 people evacuated, these fires are the most destructive in Washington history. Jane checks in on Hannah’s family who live in the city and shares ways to support fire evacuees including: the H.O.M.E. Stars Here Fund and the Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Fund. Then we break down former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation, as well as his interim replacement Andre Sayles and Jane asks about residency expectations for a major city’s police chief given the often transient nature of the job. Finally, Jane, Hannah and Guy discuss the new timeline for the Ballard light rail as well as the derailment over the weekend. 

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Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by Nathalie Graham of The Stranger to talk us through their choices for Supreme Court Judges in Tuesday’s Primary Election (Have you voted yet?). Nathalie tells Jane what they look for in order to decide their endorsement. Then, Jane is joined by Seattle veteran Sam J.Leeds and Seattle newbie Liam Billingham to talk about our essential rules of living in Seattle, partially inspired by prince of social media Ben Keenan’s own list. They talk rain vs. Rain, umbrellas, lawns, driving, jaywalking, and fashion. Sam also reveals they have a grass allergy. Poor Sam! 

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Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributors Marcus Harrison Green and Chase Hutchinson to discuss how our city is processing and mourning the deaths of three people killed in the shooting that took place at Seattle Center on Sunday evening. Chase shares his perspective on the tragic events as someone who was at Seattle Center when the shots rang out. Marcus digs into his writing about how gun violence in our city is treated differently depending on where it takes place. And the three reflect on what the conversations about gun violence, confusion with police chief Shon Barnes being fired or resigning, and policy say about our city as a whole. Then, Jane asks Chase about the future of our state’s only IMAX theater in light of the Seattle Film Commission calling on the Space Needle Corporation to reconsider its decision not to show commercial movies there. Plus, we give our weekend recommendations. And for our City Cast Seattle neighbors, a bonus segment about two “historic” American Girl dolls who hail from 90s Seattle. 

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Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu brings on producers Ashley, Liam, and Sam to talk about all the things to do this August: Sam talks berries, Ashley brings her hobbies and sports knowledge, and Liam…well, Liam talks about indoor activities. We discuss outdoor concerts, baseball, clandestine zucchini drops, parks, Perseids, and more. It’s all here! 

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Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu gives a short update on new information about the Seattle Center shooting Sunday night, including a second community vigil taking place at 6:30 pm tonight at the International Fountain at Seattle Center. Then Jane is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and journalist Andy Engelson to discuss what Andy learned from talking with the CEO of the Bank of North Dakota, the only public state bank in our country. Andy explains the basics of how a public bank would work and the recent Washington directive to create a public bank work group, which will put together a report on creating a public bank in our state. Then Jane, Brett and Andy break down a medley of recent headlines related to wildfires, immigration and a new RapidRide bus line. And finally, the three discuss the two men who base jumped off the Space Needle last week as well as the surprising history of base jumps off the Seattle landmark. 

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Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributors Hannah Krieg and Ryan Packer to discuss the shooting that occurred Sunday night at Bite of Seattle at Seattle Center. They talk about what we know, the other shootings that occurred in Seattle over the weekend, but overall their love for the city and how these events are not unique to Seattle. Then they discuss legislation put forward by Eddie Lin that would raise the bar for what qualifies as a valid appeal to legislation that has an environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (or SEPA). Ryan explains how appeals could continue to slow the city’s growth plans, like Mayor Wilson’s Taller, Denser, Faster. Finally, the trio discusses good news, from sea animals to those on land. Also: have we reached peak Jimothy?

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Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu, contributor Adam Willems, and educator and parent Jesse Hagopian explain the twisting saga of Seattle’s plan to feed all public school students. They break down the city council’s amendment delaying universal free school meals and then introducing a plan to bring them back this fall less than 24 hours later. Adam explains what the millionaires tax has to do with all of this and how a less-than-rosy relationship between the mayor’s office and city council might factor in as well. And Jesse explains why universal school meals ensure everyone’s needs are met. Then, Thorin Klosowski, senior security and privacy activist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, stops by to answer all the digital security questions you've been too embarrassed to ask.

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Today on the podcast, Jane C. Hu is joined by journalists Naomi Ishisaka and Marcus Harrison Green to discuss the news that the first-ever U.S. lawsuit holding Big Oil accountable for a death will go to trial and that it involves the death of a woman during the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome. Then Jane, Naomi and Marcus talk about Naomi’s recent viral piece about male Instacart shoppers and what it says about labor. Finally, the trio talk about what they’re doing this weekend.

But if you’re a City Cast Seattle neighbor, that’s not all, because executive producer Ashley Smith joins Sean over at City Cast Twin Cities to discuss Jimothy and whether he’s as cool as their 2018 MPR raccoon.

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Seattle Theatre Group

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Seattle's City Council unanimously passed the Seattle Transit Measure this week, sending a sales tax increase to November's ballot that would mean more frequent buses and 22,000 free transit passes for low-income households. Host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributors Ryan Packer and Chase Hutchinson to discuss what actually changed through two dozen proposed amendments, and what happens if voters say no. Then Chase explains where SIFF Cinema Workers Union negotiations stand after last week's walkout during a sold-out 70mm Odyssey screening. And finally, Ryan breaks down why two of Pioneer Square's public Throne bathrooms are being relocated.

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Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and creative producer Sam J. Leeds to talk all about the most consequential races (If you need more info on races and your district, there’s a website for that). Jane, Brett, and Sam break down all the drama and backstories with these races, and why they matter. Finally, they do a midweek medley about Kalshi, A/C and renters, and if they are suffering from sunshine guilt.

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