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 look at the City's continuing battle with food delivery services, a challenging decision ahead on how the Seattle Police Department could use less lethal weapons, a recall petition involving Councilmember Kshama Sawant, and more! Plus, insight on some sweet, cool coffee break treats to mark the end of summer. 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 look at the deadline ahead for Seattle City Councilmembers as they consider Mayor Jenny Durkan's latest veto, some big decisions coming on e-scooters, the Seattle Police Department's new 9-1-1 plan, and more! Plus, a discussion of a simple, home-baked comfort food that goes great with any cup of coffee. 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 talks with Omari Salisbury of Converge Media about new legal claims filed against the City of Seattle in the wake of the CHOP and the larger battle for racial justice, the budget impasse between the Seattle City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan, and the importance of hearing and involving the voices of a diverse community for lasting police reform. Brian will be back with co-host Kevin Schofield of SCC Insight soon. In the meantime, 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 connects with former Seattle City Councilmember and Mayor Tim Burgess as the Council begins its two-week recess. Tim describes his ideas about what reforming the Seattle Police Department looks like, his concerns about public safety, the challenges of bridging the gaps between the Council, Mayor, and SPD, and even his brief career as a freestyle rap artist. Brian will be back with Kevin Schofield of SCC Insight soon. If you like this podcast, and want to hear it before anyone else, please support independent journalism here 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 examine where compromise might be found amid the current hostility between the City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan, the loss of Seattle's first black female police Chief, Carmen Best, and the complex path ahead to find a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers. Plus, if you're looking for a sweet treat to go with your coffee, Kevin offers some baking expertise on finding substitutes for processed sugar. 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 current and future proposals to cut the Seattle Police Department's budget, how changes to the SPD's crowd control tactics could be tested in federal court, new questions about online schooling this fall, and more! Plus, we explore the mystery of why zucchini and chocolate chips go so well together, thanks to The Bird House coffee shop in West Seattle. 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 complexities of the Seattle Police Department's subpoena asking for raw footage and images from local media outlets, the Seattle City Council's budgeting plan to defund the Seattle Police Department, a recall effort in court facing Mayor Jenny Durkan, and protests happening at the Mayor's and Councilmembers' homes. Plus, Kevin and Brian tangle over the time-honored "take a nibble vs. cut yourself a slice" debate on baked goods on your family's kitchen counter. 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 close look at the funding debate over the city's Transportation Budget District tax measure, the upcoming budget battle over "defunding the police," concerns about federal officers coming to Seattle, and more. 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 explore a spending plan (and possible legal challenges) for the Seattle City Council's new big business payroll tax, the clash between "defund the police" and federal oversight, an upcoming public vote on increasing bus transit, and more! Plus, Kevin offers some tasty advice to home bakers about shortbread and the flavor of lavender. 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 look at what the Seattle City Council's support to cut the police department budget by 50% truly means. Plus, there's a new version of the Transportation Benefit District measure heading your way on the ballot this fall, plus the impact of the new "JumpStart Seattle" big business tax to consider, and much more! Also, Kevin lends his baking expertise to the age-old question of how to properly store brownies you're trying to hoard/hide away from the rest of your family. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon!