Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the arguments behind the final reckoning of the City budget, including a battle to uncover the truth about funding for the Seattle Police Department. Plus, celebrations and concerns with the opening of a new COVID vaccination site, ballots in the mail for the Sawant recall election, and a political mess for the state redistricting commission. Also: it's never too early to start discussing holiday cookie favorites. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the Seattle City Council's budget cut proposals, including some feedback from Mayor-Elect Harrell, a homelessness update from Councilmember Andrew Lewis, a continuing defamation lawsuit involving Councilmember Kshama Sawant, and a study of how Seattle's 9-1-1 system could soon change. Plus: thoughts on a baked dish that's so good, it's huggable. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the local November elections, the final push for a balanced City budget, emergency legislation from the Mayor on police hiring bonuses, and a long-awaited change in Seattle's mobile home park legislation. And, Kevin's keeping his cool culinary sense with a frozen treat perfect for the fall season. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive into the post-election power shuffle within the Council and Mayor's office. Plus, an update on the city budget process, a delay in a controversial helmet law vote for the King County Board of Health, a redistricting plan, and more! Also, Kevin and Brian debate: are pancakes a finger food? If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss King County's new vaccine verification requirements, a new County plan to take over security and management of City Hall Park, a question about climate change legislation from one of our patrons, and Seattle's annual Public Safety Survey. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the city's vaccine mandate and how it could affect police and fire services. Plus, there's some new legislation in the works to help construction workers get compensated for parking at their job sites, a changing budget picture for the Seattle Police Department, and a new report on the city's homelessness outlook. And: a tasty October treat offers new evidence in the "bread vs. cake" debate.  If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Seattle City Council's new "acknowledgment pay" for city workers during COVID (and the associated vaccine mandates), the first public hearing on the city budget, a challenging investigation of the SPD's abandonment of the East Precinct last year, and a look at decriminalizing psychedelic drugs, too. Plus: when it comes to slicing strawberries for dessert, Kevin has some advice on how to cut to the chase. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Seattle City Council's move to change "single family" zoning to "neighborhood residential," and what that means for the upcoming Comprehensive Plan process. Also, the vote to recall Councilmember Kshama Sawant will be on the ballot in District 3 in December, and new budget priorities are emerging after with the Mayor's September proposal. Plus: the crispy-vs.-chewy chocolate chip cookie debate rages on. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight preview Mayor Jenny Durkan's budget proposal and look at some new rental regulations from the Seattle City Council, as well as the extension of the state's and City of Seattle's eviction moratoria. We're also looking at a stormy zoning issue in Interbay and a transportation windfall for North Seattle. Plus, Kevin warms up to the idea of a gooey chocolate cake. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight break down some proposed changes to affordable housing regulations in Seattle, the resolution of a $15 million surplus in the police department budget, a deep dive on the 2020 Census and what it says about housing in Seattle, and twist in the story of a $4 per hour hazard pay ordinance for grocery workers. Plus, SNVB goes international with a discussion of the Swiss delicacy of nidelkuchen. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon!