Today, Jane is joined by bus driver, filmmaker, and writer Nathan Vass about how driving a bus in Seattle makes him feel connected to his community and the ways it informs his art. Then she is joined by Ashley and Liam to talk about the latest on Amazon’s 1-hour delivery, as well as the lawsuits Amazon is facing from Microsoft related to its use of OpenAI. Also, Elon Musk is suing OpenAI. The girls are fighting! Finally, the team recounts its recent trip to T-Mobile Stadium to sample the latest food offerings from the Seattle Mariners and how to get the best bang for your buck with the value menu.

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Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Sam to discuss the people who door-knocked for Mayor Katie Wilson, now campaigning for her to turn off CCTV cameras. They also get into the data retention law passed this legislative session and council member Alexis Mercedes-Rinck’s proposal for a mandatory 60-day pause on automated license plate recognition (ALPR) readers and CCTV cameras. Then Jane shares the latest proposal for rounding up or down when it comes to the recently retired penny. And finally, Chase shares the Seattle films he’s seen at South by Southwest, including his conversation with the one and only Marshawn Lynch. 

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Jane is joined by Ryan Packer of The Urbanist and City Cast executive producer Ashley Smith on the first day of Transit Appreciation Week to talk all about the ways we could expand our ferries and light rail. First, they discuss the news that Sound Transit has announced plans to lower the cost of its West Seattle Expansion. Then they talk about the drama around a bill that would have made it easier to create new passenger-only ferries, nicknamed ‘mosquito fleets.’ They finish up with good news from around town, including the library levy, a coffee museum in Ballard, abortion pill access, and how to get a slice of pizza just by reading.

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Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Hannah Krieg and producer Sam to discuss the end of the legislative session. They get into the walk back of last year’s estate tax and why some democrats opposed the millionaires tax. All three share some of the bills they’re excited to see pass, as well as the ones they were sad to see die. Then, it’s been 6 years since the COVID lockdown. They discuss: what have we learned? And how might that apply to the rise in measles cases? And where can Seattleites source free masks?

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Seattleites are concerned about police accountability, especially with the increased presence of federal troops in many cities. DC Council in Washington recently passed emergency legislation requiring local police to release body-worn camera footage of incidents involving federal forces they patrol with, and to collect the names of federal officers who make arrests. It’s a big shift in local policy, partially motivated by the fact that local cops have damaged their reputation by patrolling with feds. City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran talks with City Cast DC podcast co-host and executive editor Mike Schaffer about the political stakes involved, the effectiveness of body cameras, and how Washingtonians are dealing with the heavy federal law enforcement presence. Plus, Mike and Jacoby weigh in on public transit etiquette in their cities when it comes to people playing music out loud.

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Today on the show, Jane and Marcus Harrison Green are joined by music journalist and fiddle player Devon Leger to hear about the best spots to hear some Irish music this weekend and on St. Patrick’s Day. After, Jane and Marcus speak with writer and podcaster Sarah Stuteville to talk about why, as a leftist who spent her life not having anything to do with guns, she decided to buy her own gun, and how that is becoming more common among people who identify as left-leaning. Jane, Marcus, and Sarah round out the show by talking about what is making them happy and their plans for the weekend (including seeing Brett Hamil with Kenji Lopez-Alt)

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Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Chase Hutchinson and Seattle Times arts economy reporter Margo Vansynghel to discuss the record-setting, 25-hour debate that led up to the passage of the ‘Millionaires Tax’ through the Washington House. The three talk about the legal challenges the tax might face due to a 1933 WA Supreme Court case. Then Jane talks through Mayor Wilson’s announcement of a new library levy, and Margo shares her reporting on the 5th Ave Theater layoffs and fundraiser. 

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Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by her two dads, Brett Hamil and Creative Producer Liam Billingham, to talk about the social housing initiative and its mascot ‘Housey’. They also talk about the entrance of Hannah Sabio-Howell and Ron Davis into the race for the 43rd and 46th districts, respectively. Finally, they take a trip to Jane’s History Corner (™), where they learn about Blake Island and how Seattleites can help decide the future of the tiny island between Vashon and Bainbridge. 

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Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by producer Sam J. Leeds and Seattle journalist Aimee Rawlins to discuss the Oat Mafia – Aimee’s coverage of the farmers trying to bring oat farming back to the US and the role Seattle played in introducing oat milk to the world. Then, we break down the drama playing out as Wayward Vegan Cafe drops the “vegan” and starts serving chicken, eggs, and cheese. Ever the history nerd, Sam shares a timeline from the cafe’s 30-year run across at least five rounds of ownership. And finally, all three share some good news for the week. 

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Today on the show Jane and Ashley are joined by journalist Susan Shain to discuss the dismal snow season here in the PNW, and why the future of snow looks somewhat bleak. Then Jane and Ashley are joined by regular contributor and Seattle native Eula Scott Bynoe to discuss the news that British Columbia is adopting permanent daylight saving time and whether we should too. Finally, Ashley rants about the way people gatekeep who can be a real Seattleite, and Eula offers some sage advice.

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