This week interim Seattle police chief Sue Rahr fired an officer for joking about the death of a 23-year-old graduate student. We discuss and debate the case and police accountability in Seattle. 

Plus, will Joe Biden be the Democrat's nominee?  

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Seattle Councilmember Tanya Woo recently reported graffiti to the FBI "as as hate crime," according to Publicola. We take a closer look at Woo's claims and concerns, and debate the civility question.  

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Seattle Nice digs into and debates the other controversial Supreme Court decision about homeless people sleeping outdoors. 

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President Truman first coined the phrase "Do Nothing Congress" to blast his Republican opponents. Now, some progressive critics are implying Seattle has a "do nothing" city council.  Has the new, less progressive council accomplished enough in its first 174 days? We debate and discuss, offering multiple perspectives.  

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We discuss and debate Erica's recent article about troubles at the Washington Post, and David's recent piece about the troubles at NPR and his experience at  Seattle affiliate KUOW.  

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Garfield students are back in class today after one of their peers was shot and killed last week.  Community members are calling for the city to do more. Erica and Sandeep debate how elected officials should respond.  

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David is away this week, and Sandeep and Erica are in charge! Our question for this week: Is Seattle in a state of chaos? 

The evidence: The Seattle school district is considering potentially devastating cuts. Hundreds showed up at a Seattle City Council meeting to protest a last-minute proposal that could doom the city's largest anti-displacement program. Mayor Bruce Harrell  demoted the Seattle Police Department chief amid a swirl of lawsuits and allegations. And the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is about to appoint a leader by default, after all the applicants but one dropped out.

That's all just in the last week! Listen and leave a five-star review wherever you listen to this podcast.

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We talk about the troubling increase in homelessness in King County and take a closer look at this KUOW scoop about the "anonymous donor behind the controversial kid's playground at Seattle's Denny Blaine." 

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On Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new overdose recovery center. Erica and Sandeep both support the idea but still find room for some lively disagreement.  

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Street prostitution, crime and drugs on Aurora Ave are among the topics for this special live edition of Seattle Nice.  This episode was taped Thursday May 2nd at the Haller Lake Community Club. 

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