Seattle News, Views, and Brews

This episode covers the Port of Seattle's legal threat over the SODO housing bill, new public safety and gun violence reduction plans, and a lighthearted discussion about daffodils on Bainbridge Island, all framed within Seattle's local political landscape.

This episode covers Seattle's expansion of speed cameras beyond school zones, a $47 million shortfall in the Jumpstart tax affecting the budget, a city audit showing sharp rises in gun violence, state mandates overriding local housing policies, and the loss of affordable housing contributing to homelessness.

This episode of Seattle News, Views, and Brews discusses Seattle City Council member Rob Sacher's resolution to reverse police defunding pledges and end the consent decree, alongside topics like after-hours lounges legislation and state taxes.

Discussion of Seattle city council's stance on shelter siting, library levy, and economic news, with baseball banter.

A political podcast discussing Seattle's fast-tracked homeless shelter plan for the World Cup, a potential audit of Human Services, and the return of public restrooms.

Representative Chipalo Street explains rent stabilization, traffic enforcement, education credits, and Washington's projected $12–15 billion budget shortfall.

The Seattle City Council passed Council President Sarah Nelson's SODO workforce housing measure 6-3 after a five-plus-hour meeting, with Dan Strauss, Kettle and Rink voting no.

Chief Amy Barden told the Seattle City Council that CARE's $33 million budget is about 7% of police funding and that CARE responses save at least 50 cents on the dollar.

Brian Callinan and David Croman review the Seattle council's early budget work, in which Dan Strauss's select budget committee lists more than 40 Statements of Legislative Intent, including studies of early retirement incentives and resources for laid-off employees.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announces expansion of CARES behavioral health responder program citywide, and host interviews Acting Chief Amy Smith about results and impact on public safety.

Host Brian Callinan interviews Acting Chief Amy Smith about Seattle's public safety alternatives and the mayor's forums.

A weekly podcast covering Seattle area politics, including city council goals, police department allegations, and climate policy.

Brian Callinan and Kevin Schofield examine Seattle's proposed acknowledgement payments of up to $1,750 for qualifying in-person city workers, a plan estimated to cost $6.5 million.

Seattle News, Views, and Brews examines Shama Sawant's recall effort, including a 7-1 council vote for roughly $75,000 in legal defense.