Podcast appearances and mentions of brian callanan

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 local races to watch now that the candidate filing deadline has passed, a new hi-tech tool for Seattle police, a debate over siting electronic kiosks in the city, a hi-tech homelessness solution, and a new legal complaint from a elected municipal court judge. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a plan to change the Seattle City Council's requirement that members recuse themselves if they have a financial interest, the passage of new automated traffic camera legislation, a connection between Mayor Bruce Harrell and organized labor, a "new" drug court plan, and a lawsuit from the Seattle Police Department's rank and file officers union... filed against the SPD. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan, Executive Director for the Center for Latino Leadership Maia Espinoza, and The Urbanist’s Ryan Packer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 huge boost in hiring for the Seattle Police Department and new concerns about accountability for the SPD. Plus, we're talking about the state legislature's recently-approved $78B budget, a possible revisiting of Seattle's tree ordinance, and a legal battle over a nude beach in northeast Seattle. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's concerns over how cuts to federal programs will impact the city's most vulnerable residents, what a relatively car-free Pike Place could look like, the ongoing investigation over workplace dysfunction at Seattle City Light, a new education levy with a major price tag, and a city plan to help developers with water main linkup costs. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a new legal challenge brought by the Port of Seattle against the city over the Council's recently-passed SODO housing measure, plans to reduce gun violence at late-night lounges and across the city, a pending increase for a city levy you might not be aware of, and a look at tensions within the Seattle City Council on public display. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the Seattle City Council's efforts to expand the use of speed cameras, a concern over lower projections for Seattle's Jumpstart sales tax, a sobering report on gun violence from the City Auditor's Office, and new work to expand housing options by state and city leaders. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Rory Burke's goal was crucial as Galway romped to a 1-28 to 0-8 victory over Laois in their opening game of the Leinster under-20 hurling championship in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday (29th March 2025). Cullen Killeen, Conor Lawless, Jason Rabbitte and Brian Callanan were also instrumental in the scoring as Fergal Healy's charges effectively booked a quarter-final place. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Niall Canavan, Johnny Coen and Sean Walsh. == Galway's next game is against Offaly on Tuesday, 8th April.  Throw-in at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe is 7.30pm.

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 Seattle City Council plan to improve regulation of late-night lounges as a way to curb gun violence, a new statement about past pledges to "defund" the police, a multi-billion dollar budget gap for the state heading toward a legislative showdown, Seattle's attempt to stay in line with the state shield law for reproductive healthcare and gender-affirming care, and a challenging pickleball problem in northeast Seattle. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

It's been a challenging session in Olympia, especially with the threat of federal budget cuts and state revenues on the decline. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel checks in with Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37 (Southeast Seattle) for more insights on measures he's championing, including rent stabilization, transit-oriented development, supporting dual credit programs for high school students, traffic safety, and more. Note: you can join Rep. Street, Rep. Tomiko-Santos, and Sen. Saldana at a town hall on Saturday, March 22nd at 10 a.m. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the wins and losses incurred after a bruising City Council fight over housing in SODO, a senior deputy mayor speaking out about a "toxic" workplace under Mayor Harrell, a plan to speed up light rail construction, Seattle Public School's superintendent leaving his position, and a story about earplugs you've... gotta hear. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the expansion of Seattle's CARE Department and it's non-police 9-1-1 response teams, some new challengers for city elections this fall, a democracy voucher program that's up for renewal, the City Attorney's lawsuit against the Trump administration, and a state bill on police hiring that's turned into a larger political battle. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Guest host Mike Lewis discusses the week’s news with Gamoran Legal Consulting’s Saul Gamoran, Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan, and writer and editor Sarah Anne Lloyd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 new list of potential city programs (and cuts) the Seattle City Council is considering, a new development for Seattle's transportation levy, an unorthodox pre-emptive initiative proposal to protect the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights," the first meeting of a Seattle committee meant to respond to federal policy changes, and a re-opening of bus stops in a Seattle neighborhood that needs good public safety news. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the pushback from Port of Seattle officials over a SODO housing proposal from Council President Sara Nelson, a plan to re-open a popular Pike Place park that's been derailed by a debate over totem poles, a look at the priorities of Seattle's new police chief, a new homeless outreach plan, and the future of the multifamily tax exemption system. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Guest host Brian Callanan discusses the week's news with South Seattle Emerald's Lauryn Bray, former state Representative and Senator Bill Finkbeiner, and Seattle Times David Kroman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City address, a push for transit passenger safety, a wage theft lawsuit brought by three City of Seattle employees, a look at what's next for social housing, and a revived proposal for a voluntary road-use tax. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

How are immigrants in Seattle and our state dealing with a blitz of executive orders on immigration policy? Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel connects with Roxana Norouzi, Executive Director of OneAmerica, to get details on how challenges to birthright citizenship, the U.S. asylum system, our state's new "Family Separation Rapid Response Team," and more. If you need more information or resources for immigrants in our state, call the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) hotline at (844) 724-3737. Patrons received access to this episode first as one of the perks of supporting the show. If you'd like to become a patron of the podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the results of the special election on social housing funding and school levies, plus a split decision from the Seattle City Council on crowd control policies for police. We're touching on a raucous Comprehensive Plan public hearing on urban growth, and a plan to revamp Seattle's permitting process, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Learn about the latest in Seattle-area 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 new City Council committee that's focused on how quickly-changing federal policy is affecting Seattle, a plan to incentivize downtown office buildings to convert to residential use, some positive signs for police recruiting, some new questions about Seattle's nearly-unused Stay Out of Drug Areas law, and a plan to keep Metro bus drivers safer. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the appointment of Mark Solomon as a new City Councilmember, a city, state, and national struggle over "sanctuary" status and immigration, a battle over land use in the SODO neighborhood, a new twist the Comprehensive Plan with regard to equitable development, and a potential pause on federal grants. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the competing social housing funding propositions on Seattle's February ballot, the six finalists for the vacant Council District 2 seat, the lawsuit from Washington State vs. the Trump administration's ban on birthright citizenship, a state proposal for caps on rent increases, and the "Amazon effect" on traffic congestion. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

I have known Becky Penuel for many years. Becky used to run Miles for cystic fibrosis and then merged her nonprofit with Brian Callanan's nonprofit, CF Life Fitness. After the merger, the nonprofit name is now: BreatheStrong. Becky is the Executive Director and was not able to join us today but, her Director of Operations is with us .Shawna Gray is the director of Operations and Programs, and we are happy to have her. She is also the director of the Big Peach Sizzler 10K/5K Race Director.  This is BreatheStrong CF's annual Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K. She has been working to support the CF community since 2022 when she joined the Miles for Cystic Fibrosis team as the Development Director. Shawna's nonprofit engagement began in college through volunteerism and logically progressed into her professional career. Outside of work, Shawna enjoys being present for her family (husband, 2 stepchildren, and rescue dog).To find out more visit the BreatheStrong CF web site: https://breathestrongcf.org  Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Thanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en

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 struggle over creating new crowd control policies for the Seattle Police Department, how Seattle is preparing for a new Trump administration, how a new legislative session will impact Seattle and other cities, the 20 candidates who've filed to fill the Council's vacant District 2 seat, and City Attorney Ann Davison's re-election campaign. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss some new twists in the City's adoption of the Comprehensive Plan for urban growth, how a soon-to-be-appointed Councilmember might influence that process, confirmation proceedings for a new SPD chief, an new study on race and social justice for housing in King County, and an update on a app-based lawsuit brought against the City of Seattle.  If you like this podcast, please support it 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the process and politics behind selecting an appointee for the soon-to-be-vacant District 2 seat on the City Council, a new plan to incentivize the building of more housing, selecting a new police chief, and more. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 Erica C. Barnett, publisher of Publicola, discuss the story behind the City's work on a new crowd control policy for the Seattle Police Department, an update on SPD's 30 x 30 project to increase recruitment of women, departures from the Council and SDOT, and more. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and...

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Bill Radke discusses the week's news with South Seattle Emerald's Lauryn Bray, Seattle Channel's Brian Callanan, and Earth Finance founder Reuven Carlyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Paul Queary, editor and publisher of The Washington Observer, discuss a looming $10-12 billion budget deficit for the state, a growing majority for Democrats in Olympia, and the uncertain future of Initiative 2066, the natural gas measure. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and...

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss how the Seattle City Council balanced an $8.5B budget with a $250M+ deficit, why the Council rejected a capital gains tax (and why the topic may return next year), and some major changes ahead for Seattle Police. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and...

Why is King County's longest-serving executive in the modern era not running again? Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and King County Executive Dow Constantine discuss his next career moves, decisions he wishes he would have made 15 years ago when he began as the county's leader, Sound Transit, and the King County Homelessness Authority, too. Also featuring questions from show patrons! If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon.Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and...

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with PubliCola's Erica Barnett, Seattle Channel's Brian Callanan, and columnist and former gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Councilmember-Elect Alexis Mercedes Rinck discuss her win over incumbent Tanya Woo in the Council's citywide Position 8 race, how her progressive approach will fit with a majority moderate-to-conservative Council, her top priorities for the first 3-6 months on the job, and... the biggest facepalm moments of her Council campaign, too! If you like this podcast, please support it 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 former Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata discuss the fallout from Donald Trump's historic presidential win, the pitfalls of the Harris campaign, the wave of Democrat support for issues and candidates in Washington, a new face for the Seattle City Council, and some patron questions, too! If you like this podcast, please support it 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 Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, discuss a new city ordinance that will waive design review for new development downtown, the DSA's take on the city's mixed economic forecast, the impact of Amazon's 5-days-in-office mandate starting in January, the future of the Overlook Park project, and an interesting question from one of our patrons, too. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 guest host Ryan Packer of The Urbanist discuss the latest economic forecast for the City of Seattle, a revised growth plan from Mayor Bruce Harrell, and some big financial challenges for two local transit agencies. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 former Seattle City Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis discuss where the City Council's budget discussions are going, a new power structure for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, the expansion of 911 alternative reponse in Seattle, and the opening of the new Overlook feature of the Seattle waterfront. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with The Stranger's Vivian McCall, Seattle Channel's Brian Callanan, and former member of the Washington state House and Senate Reuven Carlyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and former Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez discuss her next move in politics, her thoughts on having six new Councilmembers steer their way through a City budget process, the impact of SOAP/SODA zones, and more. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the financial pressures and political savvy behind the Mayor's recent budget proposal, the uncertain future of the city's 2026 budget, concerns over police no longer reporting to all security alarm calls, and the transportation levy, too. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 Erica C. Barnett, founder of Publicola, discuss the tradeoffs in Mayor Bruce Harrell's budget proposal, a new plan for lateral police hires and increased neighborhood surveillance, a new contract between Seattle and the King County Jail, and a major upheaval for King County's public defense system. If you like this podcast, please support it 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 guest host Justin Carder of the Capitol Hill Blog discuss the new alternative proposed by the City Council regarding funding for social housing, another housing program from King County (that sounds a lot like social housing), impending elementary school closures, the passage of "stay out" laws meant to curb prostitution and drug crimes, and an interesting report on drivers in Seattle, too.  If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Learn about the latest in Seattle-area public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and guest host Hannah Krieg of the Stranger discuss a highly-charged meeting that appears to be leading to new laws to combat drug use and prostitution, a new agreement between the City of Seattle and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, another delay in putting I-137, the social housing funding measure, on the ballot, public safety in the C/ID, and a patron question, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with Commute Seattle's Alex Hudson, Seattle Channel's Brian Callanan, and columnist and former Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 legal case finally dropped against former Councilmember Kshama Sawant, problems with a police accountability watchdog group, an investment in back-to-school safety, a major budget question for the Seattle City Council, and an answer to one of our patron's questions, too! If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

This week, it's a patrons-first podcast with an insider's look at last week's Democratic National Convention! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel speaks with guest co-host Scott Greenstone of KUOW about Scott's reporting at the DNC, the rising significance of Washington State in this year's national elections, and more. If you like this podcast and want to get this patrons-first content before anyone else, please support it on Patreon!

Guest host Brian Callanan discusses the week's news with The Needling editor Lex Vaughan, political analyst and contributing commentator Joni Balter, and former Washington state Representative and Senator Bill Finkbeiner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 disagreement over mental health funding for Seattle schools, the Seattle's push for "exclusion zones" for prostitution or drug crime, a race to the finish to pass legislation for the City Council, a look at substance use disorder response in Seattle and King County, and a concern from one of our patrons, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with PubliCola's Erica Barnett, Washington Policy Center's Paul Guppy, and Seattle Channel's Brian Callanan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.