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Back to Search2025 Episode 35: City Surveillance Concerns, Are SOAP and SODA Laws Working?, and More
Season 6 Episode 35
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss concerns over the city's …
Published on 16 hours ago
2025 Episode 34: Light Rail Cost Estimates Soaring, Labor Endorsements Battle in Mayor's Race, Design Review Debate, and More
Season 6 Episode 34
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the political implication…
Published on 1 week ago
2025 Episode 33 - Patrons-First Podcast! Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan!
Season 6 Episode 33
Your favorite coffee break political podcast turns its attention to Seattle tourism this week, with special guest Tammy Canavan, CEO of the nonprofit tourist advocate group Visit Seattle! Host Brian …
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
2025 Episode 32: Seattle Shield Questions, Changing Economic Forecast, Progressive Election Leads Increasing
Season 6 Episode 32
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a rare error on a Seattle…
Published on 4 weeks ago
2025 Episode 31: New Councilmember Sworn In, Renter's Commission Madness, Changing Public Comment Rules?
Season 6 Episode 31
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the impact of having Debo…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
2025 Episode 30: Mayoral Race Preview, Criminal Justice Sales Tax Debate, Public Broadcasting Concerns, and More
Season 6 Episode 30
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the leading candidates in…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
2025 Episode 29: Juarez Enters D5 Consideration, SODO Maker's Space Delayed, Nude Beach Court Fight, and More
Season 6 Episode 29
A former Councilmember who said it was her job to "lead to leave"... is coming back for an open position in Seattle's District 5! Learn about this and more of the latest in local public affairs in ab…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
2025 Episode 28: Candidates Apply for Council's D-5 Job, New Graffiti Law Questions, Affordable Housing Lawsuit, and More
Season 6 Episode 28
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the challenges of filling…
Published on 2 months ago
2025 Episode 27: Nelson Sales Tax Proposal for Public Safety/Treatment Options, Revamped Business Tax Plan from Rinck and Harrell, and More
Season 6 Episode 27
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a sales tax proposal from…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Patrons-First Podcast: Local, State, and National Education Concerns with Dr. Stephan Blanford!
Season 6 Episode 26
With Seattle Public Schools seeking a new superintendent, and with four of the seven School Board Director positions up for election this fall, what challenges are ahead for a new set of local leader…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago