In another education-focused episode, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel follows up with Dr. Stephan Blanford of the Children's Alliance (and former Seattle School Board Director) about his work with acclaimed author Heather McGhee and her study of race-based, "zero-sum" thinking, with a special focus on educational opportunity.  Dr. Blanford also discusses growing concerns over school safety following the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, a lack of workers for our state's expanding preschool program, and the present and future impacts of the COVID pandemic on our education system.  Thanks to all SNVB patrons for your patronage, and if you're not a patron of the 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 new agreement between the city and one of its police unions, a recommendation from the City Council on Sound Transit alignment, a disturbing revelation about how sexual assault crimes in Seattle, a refund for thousands of people with parking tickets, and an interesting trend for rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

In this patrons-first release, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with Dr. Stephan Blanford of the Children's Alliance about an upcoming event featuring acclaimed author Heather McGhee and her book, "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together." McGhee will be presenting at the Alliance's "Voices for Children" event June 7 (free registration, with donations accepted, at the Children's Alliance website.) Dr. Blanford also discusses the challenges ahead for Dr. Brent Jones, new superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, and helps break apart a complex story about "shared fundraising" among Seattle's PTA groups. Thanks to all SNVB patrons for your support, and if you're not a patron of the 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 new homelessness "dashboard" Mayor Harrell plans to unveil, the new plan for in-person/virtual City Council meetings,  a look at the finish line for the "PayUp" legislation for gig workers, some new requirements for landlords, and some guerilla tactics to paint a crosswalk in North Seattle. 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 latest developments in the battle over a gig worker minimum wage, a new plan for civilian oversight of the Seattle Police Chief, an attempt to change the narrative regarding the recent Woodland Park homeless encampment clearing, a fraught legal battle over just cause eviction laws, and a growing concern over traffic deaths in Seattle. 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 some significant rules changes for the Seattle City Council, a report on surveillance activity for the Seattle Police Department, the impact of a sweep of homeless encampments from Woodland Park, the legal battle for federal recognition of the Duwamish Tribe, and a little-known environmental crisis that poses serious problems for our state. 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 competing policies for SPD hiring, police alternatives, developments in the City Council's "PayUp" gig worker legislation,  fallout from the Supreme Court's impending Roe v. Wade decision, and the effect of a cancellation of the San Juan Clipper ferry. 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 Seattle City Council's work on budgeting as federal COVID funds start dissipating, a new push for the Office of Housing, an argument over police hiring bonuses taking a new turn, a battle between the City Attorney and the Municipal Court, and a new policy about fare enforcement for Sound Transit. 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 a new proposal from Councilmember Sara Nelson to offer hiring bonuses to police officers, a plan from Councilmember Dan Strauss to provide back rent relief for tenants, City Attorney Ann Davison's approach to a backlog of misdemeanor cases, the case for offering Councilmembers more opportunities to abstain from voting, and changing policies on mask mandates on mass transit.  If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

It's a spring break special episode this week, featuring Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-30th) and Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley (D-37th), two members of our state's Legislative Black Caucus who are not seeking re-election. Why aren't they running again, especially with police accountability legislation facing some major challenges? And what does their departure mean for the future diversity of the Washington State Legislature? Host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel asks these questions and more on this special edition of Seattle News, Views, and Brews. Please support the show on Patreon!