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 the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Katie Wilson's first State of the City address, including her evolving position on surveillance cameras and homelessness response, a City Council plan to block ICE from building new jails in Seattle, and new concerns about the Seattle Police Department after a "sentinel report" regarding its response to a rally and counterprotest at Cal Anderson Park. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Host Brian Callanan here. I had a great conversation with State Rep. Chipalo Street (D-37) about some major issues rolling through our state capitol right now, including a controversial "millionaire's tax," growing concerns over ICE officers in Washington state (especially in the 37th District in SE Seattle/Renton), and a push for more housing in mixed-use and commercial zones. We even kicked around some ideas about the World Cup--Rep. Street is a former soccer referee--and discussed some new traffic safety legislation.

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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 the Seattle Times discuss some mixed news from a new report on Seattle's 2023 public drug use ordinance, a new measure the Seattle City Council is considering to refine how local police interact with federal immigration officials, the economic impacts of the Super Bowl (on your wallet!), some progress for social housing, and a new renter's survey from Mayor Katie Wilson. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 the Seattle Times discuss a wave of local job layoffs, a financial challenge for Seattle's new convention center, a milestone for Seattle's social housing developer, a record-high spike in evictions in King County, and a potential change in Seattle's building permit policy. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 the Seattle Times discuss how Washington State leadership is preparing for a possible immigration crackdown in the Evergreen State, the challenges of connecting with immigrant communities for local governments, a multitude of new department head choices for Mayor Katie Wilson, a new approach to sex trafficking, and a surge in downtown Seattle visitors. If you listen to this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 the Seattle Times discuss questions surrounding the possibility of ICE agents coming to Seattle, concerns over recently-released bodycam footage of an SPD officer at a recent protest, an upheaval for voter-approved social housing, a controversial change in leadership for Seattle City Light, and a major funding challenge for rebuilding Seattle Center. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Are you concerned about the federal government's use of municipal surveillance video? Wondering what the City of Seattle got out of the recently-approved police contract? Brian Callanan of the Seattle Channel is breaking down these questions and more with the Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee chair, Bob Kettle. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 the Seattle Times discuss the swearing-in of Seattle's 58th Mayor, Katie Wilson, a new controversy for the mayor regarding drug arrests and diversion policy, new leadership roles for the Seattle City Council, concerns over the future of our state's crisis care center program, and a look at what's changing and what's not on Seattle's political landscape. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 the Seattle Times discuss historic regional flooding and its impact on Seattle City Light, a vote on the Comprehensive Plan for urban growth that may take some new turns in 2026, the city's expected push for new revenue sources in the new year, an ever-changing funding plan for homeless services, and a look at the top headlines of 2025--all recorded at a patrons-appreciation event at City Grind Espresso. If you like this podcast, become a patrons and please support it on Patreon!

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 the Seattle Times discuss a split vote from the Seattle City Council on the latest contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild, a changing story on Seattle's response to nightlife crime, a growing bailout for affordable housing, a wrongful death case that raises new questions about the CHOP protest area from 2020, and a crowded election ballot coming your way in 2026. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!