It’s National Beer Day, and since Seattle and a dank IPA go hand in hand, today Jane is chatting with Rodney Hines, co-founder and CEO of Metier Brewing. They talk about the rise of the social-only drinker, N/A options, representation in brewing, and the question we had to ask: has Seattle reached peak beer? Then, contributor Hannah and producer Sam join to talk about whether or not being a legislator should be a full-time job. And, of course, they deliver on good news day Tuesday, including free access to healthcare, bottomless mimosas, and a car-free experiment on the U District’s Ave. 

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Today, Jane is joined by Diana Fakhoury, director of the Rachel Corrie Foundation, to talk about how and why Washington state made the decision to sell $62 million in corporate bonds from the Caterpillar company, and how other states could follow suit. Then Jane is joined by Brett Hamil and Ashley to talk about the news that measles has arrived in Seattle. Finally, they open up the mailbag and talk about a pro-millionaire-tax millionaire and another listener’s philosophy for tipping.

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While both Seattle and Denver have a professional Women's Soccer team (go Reign!), Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for women’s soccer. Will betting on women’s sports drive Denver’s economy or will Denverites be left paying the price for another stadium? City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about why Denver has invested so much into having sports downtown, how Denver has capitalized on repurposing old industrial spaces, and how bad traffic gets when all your sports are downtown. Plus, is it better to have a Mayor with or without aims for a greater political office?

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Today, Jane explores Seattle's scrappy literary scene with writer and Nonfiction for No Reason founder Katie Lee Ellison, as well as contributor Marcus Harrison Green, with spring book recommendations and insight into local lit events. They then unpack the complex world of prediction betting markets, examining Robinhood's preemptive legal battle against Washington state and Kalshi's controversial betting market for politics and the war in Iran. Finally, they end, as always, with weekend recommendations.  

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Today is our 100th episode! So exciting! Thanks for listening. If you want us to get to our next 100, consider joining our neighbor program and getting some great perks! To celebrate our episode centennial, Jane is joined by contributor Chase Hutchinson and executive producer Ashley Smith to talk about the challenges to mail-in voting by the Trump administration, the latest in food and shopping news, and our regular Cut To The Chase segment, where Chase brings us the latest in arts and culture in Seattle.

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Is April Fool's Day dead? Host Jane C. Hu and producers Liam Billingham and Sam J Leeds, as well as contributor Lex Vaughn, debate whether we've outgrown the need for pranks, plus they share recent news headlines so bizarre they sound fake. Then it's time for our April recommendations, from cherry blossom mochi to laser dome 4/20, as well as the history of the fight for indigenous fishing rights – there's so much to choose from.

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Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by  Joey Lopez, co-executive Director of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, to discuss how churches can give their land back to communities as congregations decline. Then she is joined by contributor Hannah Krieg and Producer Liam Billingham to talk about Mayor Katie Wilson’s surveillance town hall and why it didn’t make anyone happy. Finally, they talk about some good news: millionaires tax, Hillary Knight, and yearning at the movies!

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Jane is joined by contributor Marcus Harrison Green to discuss his latest piece in the South Seattle Emerald, speaking to local veterans about the war in Iran. Then, contributor Brett Hamil goes on a rollercoaster ride of emotions about public restrooms in Pioneer Square. And finally, all three discuss tipping culture in Seattle, what happened to the 15% option, and why some Seattleites are using a ‘tipless in Seattle’ map.

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More affordable housing is needed in places like Seattle. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Texas, for example, is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, this fast-growing city is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin podcast host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, the city’s affordable housing successes, and where Austin’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house?

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Jane and producer Sam were on the ground for Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection media preview, and they reported back on what it was like to take the light rail over the water, plus all the details on when it’s open to the public. EP Ashley joins to chat about whether the AI bubble is about to burst amid the latest Meta layoffs. Plus, everything we’re doing this weekend.

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