Seattle News, Views, and Brews
By Brian Callanan
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Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!
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2025 Episode 49: Split Vote on Police Union Agreement, Affordable Housing Bailout, and More
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 48: New Councilmember Eddie Lin, Mayor-Elect Wilson's Leadership Team, State Budget Concerns
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 47: City Budget Finalized, Mayor-Elect Wilson's Transition Team, and More
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 46: Trump Targets Wilson/World Cup, City Council Raises Permit Prices, and Homelessness Funding Concerns
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 45: Wilson Likely Next Mayor, Top SPD Civilians Fired, Public Records Concerns, and More
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 44: Early Election Results, Food Benefit Concerns, and More
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 43: Interpreting New Mayoral Polling, New SPOG Contract, and Amazon Job Cuts
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 42: "Cautious Optimism" on Economic Forecast, School Resource Officer Plan Rejected, Nude Beach Update
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 41: Multifamily Tax Exemption Debate, Crisis Care Center Concerns, and More
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Patrons-First Podcast: Rachel Smith, Outgoing President & CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 39: Budget Public Hearings Begin, Federal Shutdown Impacts, ICE Influence in Seattle, and More
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 38: Pushing Back Against Threats of National Guard Federalization, CARE and the Council Budget Process, and More
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 37: Mayor's Budget Proposal, Did the Comprehensive Plan Deliver?, and More
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 36: Mayor's Race Fundraising Flip, Comprehensive Plan Challenges, and More
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 35: City Surveillance Concerns, Are SOAP and SODA Laws Working?, and More
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 34: Light Rail Cost Estimates Soaring, Labor Endorsements Battle in Mayor's Race, Design Review Debate, and More
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 33 - Patrons-First Podcast! Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan!
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 32: Seattle Shield Questions, Changing Economic Forecast, Progressive Election Leads Increasing
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 31: New Councilmember Sworn In, Renter's Commission Madness, Changing Public Comment Rules?
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 30: Mayoral Race Preview, Criminal Justice Sales Tax Debate, Public Broadcasting Concerns, and More
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 29: Juarez Enters D5 Consideration, SODO Maker's Space Delayed, Nude Beach Court Fight, and More
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 28: Candidates Apply for Council's D-5 Job, New Graffiti Law Questions, Affordable Housing Lawsuit, and More
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 27: Nelson Sales Tax Proposal for Public Safety/Treatment Options, Revamped Business Tax Plan from Rinck and Harrell, and More
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Patrons-First Podcast: Local, State, and National Education Concerns with Dr. Stephan Blanford!
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 25: No Kings Fallout, Affordable Housing Financial Crisis, I-5 Shutdowns, and More
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 24: National Guard Deployment Concerns, Mayor Wants Stronger "Nuisance" Laws, Renter-Landlord Regulations, and More
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 23: Councilmember Moore Steps Down, Kshama Sawant Running for Congress, and More
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 22: "Mayday" Protests, Police Hiring Budget Concerns, Ethics Code Battle Brewing, and More
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May 28, 2025 |
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PATRONS-FIRST PODCAST: City Council Ethics Code Battle, State Budget Approval, and more with Hannah Krieg of "The Burner"!
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May 22, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 20: New Candidates in Local Races, Kiosk Conundrum, Municipal Court Complaint
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May 14, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 19: Council Ethics Code Revision, Automated Cameras Legislation, SPOG Sues SPD, and More
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May 07, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 18: Seattle Police Hiring Numbers Up, State Budget Questions, Tree Ordinance Revisited?
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 17: City Responding to Federal Cuts, Limiting Cars at Pike Place?, $1.3B Education Levy Proposal, and More
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 16: SODO Housing Legal Challenge, Gun Violence Reduction Plans, City Council Tensions
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 15: Expanding Speed Camera Program, Jumpstart Tax Projection Shortfall, Gun Violence Audit
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 14: Late-Night Lounge Laws, State Budget Showdown, Problematic Pickleball, and More
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Patrons-First Podcast: With Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37!
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 12: Council Approves Hard-Fought SODO Housing Bill, Former Deputy Mayor Speaks Out, Speeding Up Sound Transit Construction, and More
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 11: Expanding the CARE Department, New Challengers in City Elections, and Are Democracy Vouchers Working?
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 10: City Budget Forecast, Federal Policy Group Meets, and "Parents' Bill of Rights" Pre-emptive Initiative Plan
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 9: SODO Housing Proposal Under Fire, Totem Poles Debate, New Police Chief Priorities, and More
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 8: State of the City, Wage Theft Lawsuit, What's Next for Social Housing
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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SNVB Patrons-First Podcast: Immigration Insights w/Roxana Norouzi of OneAmerica
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 6: Social Housing Election Results, Crowd Control Policy Split Decision, Comprehensive Plan, and More
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 5: New Committee on Federal Policy Changes, Police Hiring Trend?, SODA Law Questions
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 4: New Councilmember Appointed, Sanctuary City Struggle, SODO Land Battle
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 3: Ballots Arriving for Social Housing Funding Measure, AG Brown Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship, and More
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 2: Blast Balls and Crowd Control Measures for Seattle Police, Councilmember Candidates Announced, and More
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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2025 Episode 1: Comprehensive Plan Questions, New Councilmember Choices, Public Safety Updates, and More
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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2024 Episode 50: Selecting a New Councilmember, a New Police Chief, and More, with the Return of Co-Host David Kroman!
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 49: New SPD Crowd Control Policy, City Council and SDOT Departures, and More with Erica C. Barnett!
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 48: A State Legislative Preview with Paul Queary of the Washington Observer!
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 47: Budget Breakdown, Changes for Seattle Police, and More with Guest Host Kevin Schofield!
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 46: King County Executive Dow Constantine on Homelessness, Sound Transit, and Why He's Not Running Again
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 45: What's Next for the City Council, with Councilmember-Elect Alexis Mercedes Rinck!
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 44: Election Aftermath, with Former Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata!
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 43: Downtown Design Review Waiver, Return to Work Challenges, and More with Guest Host Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association!
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 42: Mixed Economic Forecast, Revised Growth Plan Released, Transit Troubles, and More with Guest Host Ryan Packer of the Urbanist!
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 41: Budget Update, Homelessness Response Restructuring, and More with Former Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis!
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 40: Lessons in Leadership, Understanding Budgets and More with Guest Host (and Former Council President) Debora Juarez!
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 39: Budget Proposal Deep Dive, Transportation Levy Insights and More, with Guest Host Kevin Schofield!
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 38: Mayor's Budget Proposal, Lateral Police Hires, and More, with Guest Host Erica C. Barnett
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 37: Council Proposes I-137 Alternative, SOAP/SODA Moves Forward, and More... with Guest Host Justin Carder!
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 36: SOAP/SODA Moves Forward, New Homelessness Agreement, Patron Questions, and More!
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 35: Back-to-School Safety, Budget Cuts Brewing, and More!
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 34: Patrons-First Podcast on the Democratic Convention, with Guest Host Scott Greenstone!
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 33: School Mental Health Funding Debate, SOAP/SODA Zones, Answering Patron Questions, and More!
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 32: Patrons-First Podcast on the Future of Seattle Public Schools - with Seattle Council PTSA President Samantha Fogg
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 31: Hellcat Driver Arrested, DoorDash Issues Ultimatum, King County Jail Deal, and More
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 30: New SCORE Jail Plan, Public Safety Update, Minimum Wage Fight, and More
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 29: App-based Delivery Driver Legislation Delays, Light Rail Concerns, and More
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 28: Transportation Levy Finalized, Drug Overdoses & Crime Report, Natural Gas on the Ballot, and More
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 27 - Patrons-First Podcast: Expanding the CARE Department - with Chief Amy Smith
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 26: Delay on School Closure Announcement, We Deliver Care Asks for Funding, Social Housing on the Ballot?
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 25: An Announcement from Former SPD Chief Diaz, Hellcat on Trial, Mental Health Investments, and More
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 24: Surveillance Camera Questions, Vacant Building Fires, Taming the "Hellcat"
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 23: SPD Chief Diaz Removed from Post, Delivery Driver Wage Law and Equitable Development Votes Delayed
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May 30, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 22: Police Recruitment Vote, Ethics Concern for Councilmember Woo, KCRHA Troubles, and More
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May 22, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 21: Council Approves SPOG Contract, Budget Deficit Growing, Comprehensive Plan Pushback
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May 15, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 20: Asylum Seekers Encampment, Transportation Levy Changes, SPD Harassment Investigation, and More
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May 08, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 19: Council Disagreements, Public Safety Framework, Delivery Driver Wages, and More!
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May 01, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 18: Housing Measure Rejected, Transportation Plan Approved, and Answering Patron Questions!
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 17: Budget Process Starts Early, Police Recruiting, Library Closures, and More
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 16: Budget Forecast, Police Guild Contract Questions, Transportation Levy Preview, and More!
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 15: Patrons-First Podcast! Redefining "Public Safety" in Seattle, with CARE Acting Chief Amy Smith
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 14: Homelessness Questions, App-Based Worker Changes, Answering Patron Questions, and More!
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 13: Comprehensive Plan Questions, Preschool Expansion, Sidewalk Prioritization, and More
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 12: SPD Officer Pay Raises?, Sheriff Sues City of Burien, Municipal Court Troubles, and More
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 11: Mayor's Zoning Proposal, County Fentanyl Plan, State Passes Three Initiatives, and More!
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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SNVB Special Edition! 2024 Episode 10: Council Protest & Arrests, Mayor's Transportation Plan, and More
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 9 / Patrons-First Podcast: Seattle School Board Turmoil, Statewide Childcare Crisis, and More with Dr. Stephan Blanford
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 8: State of the City Address, CP Nelson Shifts From Outsider to Leader, State Transportation Funding Questions, and More
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 7: New Public Safety Committee, Female Officers' Concerns with SPD, Carbon Pricing Issues, and More
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 6: Mayor Harrell's Council, Graffiti Law Reinstated, Answering Our Patrons' Questions, and More!
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 5: Patrons-First Podcast with Rep. Mia Gregerson!
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 4: Tanya Woo Chosen for Pos. 8 Seat, Mayor's Hiring Freeze, Statewide Fentanyl Efforts, and More
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 3: Council Candidate Pool Reduced to 8, SPD Lawsuits, New Gun Control Proposals, and More
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 2: New Councilmember Debate, Fort Lawton Proposal, "Housing 2.0" in Olympia, and More!
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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2024 Episode 1: New City Council, New Legislative Session Challenges, New Problems for State Ferry System
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Patrons-First Podcast: State Legislative Preview with Sen. Joe Nguyen (D-34)
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 50: Inslee's Proposals for 2024 Session, Sidewalk Legislation Moving Forward, Horrific Hit & Run Crime, and More
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 49: Move Seattle Levy Increase, Capital Gains Tax Conundrum, Traffic vs. Your Blood Pressure, and More!
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 48: Historically Low Voter Turnout, Fort Lawton Questions, Fare Ambassadors at Work, and More
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 47: Budget Final, What's Next? Delivery App Fees, Seattle's Most Dangerous Roadway, and More
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 46: Election Turnout Problems, Council President Questions, New Police Union Agreement?
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 45: Election Returns!, Transportation Impact Fees Redux, "Protected Intersection" Update
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 44: Independent Expenditure Report, Seattle Police Ruse Policy, Budget Amendments, and More!
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 43: Budget Rebalancing, City Permit Process Audit, and the Job You Should Be Applying For
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 42: City Budget and Rising Wages, New Drug Overdose Record, $18 Tolls (?!) and More
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 41: Homelessness in Court, Wind Power Questions, Traffic Ticket Budget Concerns, and More
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 40: Budget Questions, Downtown Zoning Concerns, a Week Without Driving, and More
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 39: Mayor's Budget Proposal, CARE Team Questions, Sidewalk Improvements, and More
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 38: SPD Laughing Incident, Drug Law Finalized, Vacant Buildings Ordinance, and More!
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 37: Drug Law Amendments, Staggered Elections, New Seattle Tourism Investments, and More
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 36: New Transportation Plan, Fentanyl Deaths Rising, Power Shake-up in Mayor's Cabinet, and More!
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 35: Regional Homelessness Questions, City Union Worker Protest, Vexing Vaccinations, and More!
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 34: Drug Policy Faces Council Scrutiny, Revenue Stabilization Fund, New 24/7 Speeding Cameras, and More
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 33: City Council Primary Results Breakdown!
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 32: New Drug Enforcement/Treatment Plan, Primary Election Turnout, Gun Violence Concerns, and More
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 31: Supplemental Budget Questions, Homeless Sweeps Court Decision, Organized Retail Crime, and More
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 30: Industrial Lands Decision, Rent Control Questions, "Monster" Traffic, and More
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 29: Police Accountability Report, All-Star Week Homeless Sweeps, Bus Breakdowns Impacting Service
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 28: Patrons-First Podcast! School Closure Concerns, Education Funding, Childcare Study Results, "The Whiteness of Wealth," and More with Dr. Stephan Blanford
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 27: Anti-Graffiti Program Re-launched, "Dual Dispatch" 911 Alternative Taking Shape, Titan Submersible Concerns, and More
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 26: Senior Deputy Mayor Harrell Leaving Office, Street Racing Cameras, Gun Violence Task Force, and More
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 25: Mayor Convenes Drug Task Force, Re-opening City Hall Park, City Capital Gains Tax Proposal
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 24: Drug Use/Possession Ordinance Vote, Move Seattle Levy Questions, and the Return of Bumbershoot
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 23: Housing Levy Public Hearing, Capital Gains Bonanza, SPD Consent Decree in Court
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May 30, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 22: Tree Ordinance Passes, SPD Staffing Report, What's Next for the KCRHA and More
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May 24, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 21: State Special Session, Durkan Text Settlement, Candidate Filing Deadline, and More
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May 16, 2023 |
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Patrons-First Bonus Podcast: One-on-One with SDOT Director Greg Spotts
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May 12, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 19: Firefighter and Gig Worker Protections, School Budget Crisis, No Right on Red Expanding, and More
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May 09, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 18: Inslee Not Running Again, State Special Session, Amazon Workers Back In-Person, and More
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May 02, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 17: Tree Ordinance, Drug Possession Bill Failure: What's Next, Human Services Worker Pay, and More
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 16: Downtown Revitalization, Late Rent Payments, and State Transportation Budget Battle
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 15: Housing Levy To Triple, Consent Decree Ending?, Burien Homelessness, and More
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 14: Sick & Safe Leave for Gig Workers, Small Landlords vs. City Council, Guerilla Traffic Safety Efforts
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 13: State Legislature Spotlight, Fourth Term for Inslee?, Special Education Funding, and More
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 12: City Attorney Salaries, Human Service Worker Pay Questions, Sound Transit Fare Recovery, and More
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 11: Implementing Vision Zero, School Enrollment Declining, Helmet Law Repeal Impact
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 10: CARE Department Questions, SPD Surveillance, and Vision Zero Transportation Challenges
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Patrons-First Bonus Podcast: I-135 Passed. Now What?
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 8: State of the City Address, Amazon Returning to Work, Police Vehicle Chase Changes, and More
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 7: SPD Crime Report, Social Housing Vote, and Why Are All These Cars Crashing Into Buildings?
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 6: New Tree Protection Regulations, More Councilmembers Leaving, Sound Transit Looking for Feedback, and More!
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 5: Billions for Homelessness?, Capital Gains Tax Questions, Bike Infrastructure Issues
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 4: Police Hiring Concerns, Councilmember Election Questions, Is Design Review Dead? ... and More!
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Patrons-First Bonus Podcast: Possible Council Candidates, Portland v. Seattle on Homelessness
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 2: Gun Violence Questions, Transit Program Changes, Skyrocketing Homeless Death Rate, and More
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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2023 Episode 1: New Legislative Session, South Park Flooding Concerns, Waterfront Public Safety, and More!
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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2022 Episode 50: Homelessness Budget Proposal, State and City Votes on Affordable Housing, and More!
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 49: Police Chief Confirmation Hearing, Herbold Not Running Again, Troubled Water Project at Ship Canal
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 48: "Functional Zero" Homelessness, Comprehensive Plan in High Gear, Street/Sidewalk Cafes Going Permanent, and More
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 47: City Budget Finalized, "Dual Dispatch" 911 Alternative Proposal, King County Mental Health Crisis Centers Ballot Measure, and More
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 46: Seattle City Council's Balancing Act, Student Demands for Funding Post-School Shooting, the Future of Ranked Choice Voting, and More!
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 45: Election Day Returns, New Budget Shortfall Report, Sawant's "People's Budget," and More
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 44: Budget Amendments, OPA Director Re-Appointed, Redistricting Final Maps, Continuing COVID Concerns?
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 43: Budget Amendments, Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence Treatment, Portland's Camping Ban Proposal, Ending the COVID Emergency, Redistricting Challenges
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 42: Getting Near Budget Deliberations, Reversing Course on the Chinatown-ID Homeless Shelter, and More
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 41: Budget Public Hearing #1, New Storefront Repair Program, Marijuana Pardons, and More
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 40: Human Resource Worker Pay Raise Questions, Parking Enforcement Moving Back to SPD, Inaccessible Sidewalk "Epidemic," and More
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 39: Mayoral Budget Presentation, Chinatown-ID Shelter Pushback, Mental Health Ballot Measure
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 38: Pre-Budget Planning, Parks District Questions, Employer Transit Program Changes
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 37: Council Decision on Social Housing, Police Chief Finalists Selected, 911 Alternatives Plan
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 36: Cannabis Equity, Third Avenue "Vision" Plan, Mayoral Damage Control, and More
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 35: COVID Response Changes, Police Chief Survey, Social Housing Makes the Ballot, and More
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 34: Looming Budget Battle, Missing Texts Investigation, Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban, Regional Rail Questions, and More
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 33: Monkeypox Update, Primary Election Results, Council Districts Redrawn, New Seattle Film Commission, and State Ferry Troubles
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 32: City Hall Park Land Swap, New SDOT Director Candidate, Mayor Orders SPD to Prioritize Sex Assault Cases
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 31: Searching for an SPD Chief, Park District Taxes Doubling?, Abortion Legislation, and More
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 30: Investigating SPD Chief Complaints, New Sidewalk Cafe Regulations, Police Hiring Plan Questions
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 29: Gun Violence Solutions, Charleena Lyles Inquest Concerns, Ranked Choice Voting Battle
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 28: Sound Transit Alignment Announcement, Mayoral Veto Reconsideration, SCOTUS EPA Decision Fallout, and More
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 27: Roe v. Wade Ruling: What's Next?, Behavioral Health Hotline Launch, $117M Budget Gap Concerns
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 26: Traffic Fatalities Report, City Light Rate Increases, Mayor Harrell's First Veto, and More
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 25: Education and Race, School Safety and Gun Violence, and Preschool Expansion Challenges
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 24: Police Union Agreement, Sound Transit Alignment, Parking Ticket Refunds, and More
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 23: The Costs of Racism, Challenges Ahead for Seattle Public Schools--A Discussion with Dr. Stephan Blanford
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 22: New Homelessness Plan Questions, "Hybrid" Council Meetings, Painting Your Own Crosswalk?, and More
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May 31, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 21: Gig Worker Regulation Battle, Civilian Oversight of SPD Chief, Changing the Homelessness Narrative, and More
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May 24, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 20: Council Rules Changes, SPD Surveillance Report, Woodland Park Sweep, and More!
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May 17, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 19: SPD Hiring Showdown, Policing Alternatives, PayUp Gig Worker Legislation, Roe v. Wade Decision Fallout, San Juan Clipper Cancellation
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May 10, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 18: Budget Forecasts, Office of Housing Ramps Up, Police Hiring Bonus Argument, City Attorney v. Municipal Court, and Sound Transit Fare Enforcement
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May 03, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 17: SPD Hiring Bonuses Resolution, Renter Protection Ordinance, City Attorney Dropping 2,000-Case Backlog, Mask Mandates, and More
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 16: The Future of Washington's Legislative Black Caucus
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 15: PayUp for App-Based Workers, Hiring Incentives Discussion, Mayor Harrell's First 100 Days, and More!
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 14: Seattle Police Chief Search, Amazon Worker Union Vote, Phasing Out Gas Cars
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 13: Home-Based Businesses, New Tree Ordinance, SPD Hiring Bonus Proposal, and More
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 12: Delay on Third Ave. Crackdown, "High Utilizer" Repeat Offender Plan, Homeless Shelter Priority Questions, The High Cost of Driving, and More
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 11: Downtown Sweep Raises Questions, New Transportation Plan, State Session Wrap-up, and More
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 10: State Legislative Session Ending, "Operation New Day" Beginning, Uber Pay Raise Controversy, and More
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 9: SPD Hiring Bonuses, COVID Mandates Lifting, Eviction Moratorium Ending, and More
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 8: Eviction Moratorium Extension?, West Seattle Bridge Concerns, New Homelessness Pledge
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 7: State of the City, Mask Mandates, Eviction Moratorium Ending, Sound Transit Study
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 6: Starbucks Union Resolution, Highway Homeless Encampment Help, Businesses Weigh in on Public Safety
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 5: Street Use Permit Questions, Police Reform Changes, Sound Transit Fare Enforcement Troubles, and More
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 4: Ending Grocery Store Hazard Pay, Homelessness Help Request, School Levies, Sound Transit Tunnel Challenges
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 3: Council Committee Assignments, Homelessness Update, Police Ruse Follow-Up, and More
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 2: SPD Disinformation, Eviction Moratorium, State Legislature Underway, "One Seattle," Transportation Troubles
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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2022 Episode 1: New City Council President, Mayor Durkan's Legacy, a Troubling Transportation Trend, and More, with New Co-Host David Kroman!
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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2021 Episode 48: Mayor-Elect Harrell's Leadership Team, Statewide Homelessness Investments, Scooter Share Safety Concerns, and Celebrating Kevin's Last Podcast!
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 47: Sawant Recall Results, City Attorney Clash, New Homelessness Approach, and More
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 46: Sawant Recall Vote, Charleena Lyles Decision, New Rules for City Council, and More!
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 45: Say It Isn't So--Kevin Is Ending SCC Insight December 31st!
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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2022 Episode 44: Budget Aftermath, City Land Swap, No Homeless Count, New Sheriff, New Council Regulations
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 43: Final Budget Fireworks, New COVID Vaccination Clinics, Sawant Recall Ballots Mailed, Redistricting in Court
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 42: Budget Questions, Homelessness Update, Sawant Defamation Lawsuit, 9-1-1 Study
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 41: Election Aftermath, Council Budget: Crunch Time, Mayor Establishes Police Hiring Bonuses, and Mobile Home Park Legislation
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 40: Post-Election Changes, Budget Update, Helmet Law Vote Delayed, Rent Control, Redistricting Redux
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 39: Vaccine Verification, County Plans to Take Over City Hall Park, Climate Change Legislation, Public Safety Survey
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 38: Vaccine Mandate Deadline, Construction Parking Pay, SPD Budget Deep Dive, New Homelessness Report
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 37: Acknowledgement Pay, Budget Public Hearing Time, OPA Investigates East Precinct Abandonment, Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 36: Neighborhood Zoning Changes Begin, Sawant Recall Vote to Proceed, Budget Priorities Emerge
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 35: Budget Expectations, Rental Rules, Eviction Moratorium Extension, and More!
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 34: Affordable Housing Changes, Police Budget Battle Resolved (For Now), and COVID Hazard Pay Here to Stay
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 33: Early Education Challenges, Straight Talk on Seattle Schools: A Conversation with Dr. Stephan Blanford
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 32: New COVID Restrictions, Seattle's Economic Outlook, SPD Spending, City Budget Priorities
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 31: Filling Vacancies Downtown, SPD Officer Retention Concerns, Compassion Seattle Court Challenge
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 30: Primary Election Analysis, Payroll Tax Tussle, Consent Decree Update, Sound Transit Realignment
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 29: Compassion Seattle on the Ballot, Public Safety Problems, Primary Races to Watch
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 28: Public Safety Spending, Fighting Black Community Displacement, Changing "Single-Family Zoning"
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 27: Whistleblower Protections, BIPOC Community Investments, City Charter Challenges, Election Spending
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 26: City Light "Rate Path," Street Parking Rate Increases, and OPA Recommendation to Fire 2 SPD Officers
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 25: Reopening Washington State, Mayor Won't Sign Renters' Rights Bills, Less Lethal Weapons Legislation
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 24: COVID Relief Finalized; Eviction Moratorium Extended; Compassion Seattle Signature Gathering Deadline
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Jun 20, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 23: Speeding up Homeless Shelter Spending, New Tenant Protections Possibly Illegal, Decriminalizing Psychedelic Drugs?
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 22: Renters' Rights Debate Divides Council, BIPOC Investments in Progress, SPD Budget Cut Attempt Fails
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 21: COVID Relief Spending Plan, "Compassion Seattle" Gathering Signatures, COVID Vaccines Going Mobile
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May 31, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 20: Small Business Assistance, Participatory Budgeting Concerns, Police Funding Debate, Candidate Filing Deadline
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May 24, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 19: State Re-opening Plan, Participatory Budgeting Delays, Police Accountability Questions, Texting Troubles
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May 17, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 18: Transportation Funding, Rent Control Redux, Statewide Pandemic Pause
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May 10, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 17: COVID Phase Rollback, "Shelter Surge" for Homelessness, Ethics Issues
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May 03, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 16: Seattle's Economic Outlook, Sawant Recall Signature Gathering, Affordable Housing Questions
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 15: Homeless Proposal Changes Gears, Tenant Protections, Payroll Tax Revision
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 14: Sawant Recall in Progress, "Compassionate Seattle" Homelessness Measure, COVID "Vax Day" Approaching
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 13: Renters' Rights Re-evaluation; Homelessness Hoteling, Concerning COVID Trends, and More
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 12: Emergency Shelter Vote, Federal Funding Questions, Delay on Free Legal Counsel Decision, and Fun With Math!
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 11: In-Home Business Rules, Police Budget Cut Questions, Vaccination Explanations
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 10: Transportation Funding, Free Legal Counsel in Evictions, Homeless Camp Sweeps
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 9: Homelessness Setback, At-Home Business Legislation, City Council Race Updates
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 8: Transit Funding Questions, Participatory Budgeting Challenges, and Police Shooting Concerns
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 7: Winter Weather Challenges, Black Brilliance Research Concerns, Further Cuts to SPD?
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 6: COVID Vaccine Ramp-up, "Harsh Words" on Police Reform, Mayoral & Council Races Heat Up
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 5: Tiny House Villages, Crowd Control Questions, COVID Changes
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 4: Grocery Worker Hazard Pay, Presidential Impact on Local Government, COVID Vaccine Rollout
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 3: Inauguration and Impeachment, Police Officer Arbitration Appeals, COVID Vaccine Ramp-up
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 2: Defending Democracy, COVID & Homelessness, Sawant Recall Decision Delay, and BLM Court Update
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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2021 Episode 1: Sawant Recall Court Decision, Revising SPD's Use of Force Policies, and the Election Cycle Begins
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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Episode 51: Cal Anderson Park Sweep, Co-LEAD Expansion, State Legislative Session Expectations
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Episode 50: "Poverty Defense" Perspectives, An Emerging Mayor's Race, Payroll Tax Lawsuit, and More!
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Episode 49: Police Guild Contract Battle, Grassroots Lobbying Laws, Examining "Black Brilliance," and Answering Our Patrons' Questions!
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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Episode 48: Mobile Home Park Quandary, Last-Minute Budget Changes, Participatory Budgeting Uncertainties
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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Episode 47: City Budget "Stick a Fork In It" Edition, West Seattle Bridge Repair, Sawant Recall Campaign Spending
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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Episode 46: City Budget Finish Line, COVID Concerns, Sawant Recall Effort Update
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Episode 45: Election Analysis, City Budget Deadlines, Police Union Negotiation Changes, & "Clean Cities" Plan
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Episode 44: Budget Deadlines Approaching, New Misdemeanor Protections, and Safe Injection Sites
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Episode 43: Homelessness Outreach Changes, West Seattle Bridge Repair vs. Rebuild, SPD Officers Leaving in Record Numbers
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Episode 42: A Budget "Shell Game," The Future of Car Tab Taxes, The Supreme Court Rights Itself, and VOTE!
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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Episode 41: Budget Beginnings, SPD "Community Response Group," Durkan & Sawant Recall Updates
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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Episode 40: Land Use Review Questions, Budget Breakdown, and New SPD Crowd Control Charges
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Episode 39: Budget 2.0 (Police Funding, BIPOC $$ Plan, New Taxes?), Uber/Lyft Wages, Protests Continue
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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Episode 38: Budget Deadline, Councilmember Sawant Recall, Pepper Spray Problems, and More
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Episode 37: Food (Delivery) Fight, Less Lethal Weapons Dilemma, and Sawant Recall Petition
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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Episode 36: A Veto Decision, An E-Scooter Vote, A New 9-1-1 Plan, and Court Case Questions
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Episode 35: Racial Justice, Empowering Communities, and Getting Real on Re-imagining Police - A Conversation with Omari Salisbury
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Episode 34: Police Reform, Public Safety, and Leadership - A Conversation with Tim Burgess
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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Episode 33: Can the Mayor & City Council Find Common Ground? Plus, Chief Best Resigns, Uber/Lyft Minimum Wage Concerns
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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Episode 32: Defunding Police & Budget Reality, the Future of SPD Crowd Control Tactics, and Online Education
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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Episode 31: Police Subpoena Battle, SPD Defunding Decisions, and Protesting Comes Home
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Episode 30: Transportation Tax Decisions, Defunding Police Debate, Payroll Tax Clash, and More!
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Episode 29: A Payroll Tax Plan, Consent Decree Challenges for "Defund the Police," Voting on Transit, & More!
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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Episode 28: The Impact of Defunding Police, Transportation Tax, JumpStart Seattle's Economic Effects, & More!
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Episode 27: Taxing Big Business, a Farewell to CHOP, and Gig Worker Premium Pay Lawsuit
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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Episode 26: Cutting Police & Transportation Budgets, CHOP Talk, and Capital Gains Tax Questions
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Episode 25: A Vote for Affordable Housing, New Proposals for Progressive Revenue, and Tough Questions for the CHOP
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Episode 24: Banning Tear Gas, "Defunding" Police, and Supporting Conscious Eatery
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Episode 23: The Politics Behind the Protests, Seattle Police Guild Labor Negotiations, and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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Episode 22: Sick & Safe Leave for Gig Workers, Homeless Sweeps Oversight, and the Taste & Sound of Perfect Crème Brûlée
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Episode 21: A Homeless Sweeps Battle, a Questionable Committee Meeting, and a Lemon Pound Cake Baking Mystery Explained
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May 25, 2020 |
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Episode 20: COVID-19 Homelessness Funding, Gig Worker Sick Day Legislation, and the Chemistry of Baking with Chocolate
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May 18, 2020 |
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Episode 19: Big Business Tax in Trouble, Electronic Signature Gathering?, and Cheers for Beer Bread
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May 11, 2020 |
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Episode 18: Eviction Moratorium Revisited, Big Business Tax Interfund Loan Questions, and the Secret of Making Great Gingersnaps
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May 04, 2020 |
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Episode 17: Design Review Redux, Big Business Tax DOA?, City Budget Woes, and Crackers with Kevin
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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Episode 16: Big Business Tax, West Seattle Bridge, Sweetened Beverage Tax Trouble, and More of Kevin's Baking Mastery
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Episode 15: Coronavirus & Commercial Rent Control, Big Business Tax Tussle, and a Special Guest from Bloodworks Northwest!
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Episode 14: How Long Will We Stay Home, Stay Safe with COVID-19? Also: Amazon Tax Revisited, and Breakfast Muffins.
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Episode 13: Coronavirus' Impact on Open Public Meetings, West Seattle Bridge Surprise, and Sweet Locally Baked Treats!
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Episode 12: Coronavirus Crisis, Transportation Trouble, and Kevin Crack(er)s Down on Baking!
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Episode 11: Coronavirus Continues, State Legislature Wrap, and Homemade/Store-bought Baked Treats!
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Episode 10: Coronavirus Response, "Amazon Tax," and New Adventures in Baked Goods
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Episode 9: Evictions Ban Redux, Navigation Team Troubles, and Cookies of Mystery!
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Episode 8: Business Tax Overhaul, Encampment Ordinance, Sweetened Beverage Tax, and... Macarons?
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Episode 7: Upzones Update, Ethics Violation, Big Business Tax, the I-976 Mess, and More!
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Episode 6: Police Union Negotiations, The State's Business Tax Plan, and More!
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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Episode 5: A "New" Focus on Downtown Safety, a King County Business Tax, and More!
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Episode 4: Public Safety, Tiny House Villages, Winter Evictions, and More!
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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Episode 3: Tiny House Villages, Winter Evictions, a New Tree Ordinance, and More!
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Seattle News, Views, and Brews: Episode 2, January 13, 2020
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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Seattle News, Views, and Brews: Episode 1
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Jan 06, 2020 |