Podcast appearances and mentions of Jenny A Durkan

The subject of disinformation is a well-known part of political rhetoric, but it has implications even outside of the sphere of democracy. From the electoral system to schools; from the workplace to hospitals, the consequences of it are far-reaching and dire. A legal analyst at MSNBC and former U.S. Attorney, Barbara McQuade's decades of experience in law help inform her authorship of Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. The book asserts that disinformation has been used deliberately and strategically to polarize, pushing voters to extremes, and disempowering legal structures while empowering a select few. Technological advancements, including rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) exacerbate the issue by amplifying false claims and manufacturing credibility. From historical examples of disinformation in dictators such as Mussolini and Hitler, to contemporary examples of the tactics alleged of former Presidents Trump and Bolsonaro, Attack From Within seeks to help readers – and voters – recognize disinformation, and offers suggestions on how to combat it. McQuade's talk at Town Hall may interest those who have concerns about the reality and future of truth in a civil society. Barbara McQuade is a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, her alma mater, where she teaches courses in criminal law, criminal procedure, national security, and data privacy. She is also a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, and a co-host of the podcast #SistersInLaw. From 2010 to 2017, McQuade served as U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. She was appointed by President Barack Obama, and was the first woman to serve in her position. Earlier in her career, she worked as a sports writer and copy editor, a judicial law clerk, an associate in private practice, and an assistant U.S. attorney. Jenny A. Durkan was the 56th Mayor of Seattle and previously served as US Attorney under President Obama. As mayor, she worked to make Seattle more equitable, by investing $2.5 billion in affordable housing, providing free transit for youth and two years free college for every Seattle's high school graduate, and investing millions of new funding in communities of color. Durkan served in leadership positions for the US Conference of Mayors and the C40 Mayors, a global organization focused on fighting climate change. As US Attorney, Durkan increased enforcement of civil rights laws. She served as an advisor to former US Attorney General Eric Holder and chaired the US Department of Justice subcommittee on cybercrime and intellectual property enforcement. Durkan is a fellow in the American College of Trial lawyers and taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Washington School of Law.   Buy the Companion Book Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America The Elliott Bay Book Company

The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) and Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the launch of Seattle Restored—a new program focused on activating vacant commercial storefronts in Downtown Seattle neighborhoods such as Westlake, Belltown, Pioneer Square, and Chinatown-International District (CID). OED is partnering with Seattle Good Business Network,  Shunpike , and real estate broker Susanna Tran to match vacant downtown Seattle storefronts with small business owners and artists to facilitate pop-up shops and art instillations—prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and other entrepreneurs and artists of color. Activating storefront vacancies will economically, socially and culturally benefit neighborhoods, small businesses, artists and property owners by creating vibrant and engaging streetscapes that encourage the public to visit downtown, support local businesses and support local artists. This program is funded by the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFR) established under the American Rescue Plan. “Downtown is Seattle's economic engine, and it's up to us to help it build back better than ever for all those who live, work, or visit. As part of our effort to revitalize downtown, we're making it easier than ever to pursue new, innovative uses for storefronts, like art installations or museums,” said Durkan. “Earlier this year, we passed legislation to increase flexible uses for downtown vacant storefronts, and now, Seattle Restored will make direct investments in activating dozens of vacant storefronts. I appreciate OED, and their partners for working to help downtown small businesses, workers, and arts and cultural organizations recover.”https://seattlemedium.com/city-of-seattle-launches-seattle-restored-to-activate-vacant-storefronts-downtown/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/seattlerealestatepodcast)

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan joins The Post to discuss how the historic drought in the West is impacting her city and where the city's reopening efforts stand.

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and downtown Seattle community leaders today announced the Road to Downtown Recovery plan, which includes new efforts and investments to bring workers, small businesses, and visitors back downtown. Using Seattle Rescue Plan investments and other federal funds, the City will invest more than $9 million in downtown recovery projects, including efforts to address empty storefronts, direct cash assistance to downtown small businesses, and workforce development programs for un- or under-employed downtown hospitality workers. Private partners – including the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) and Visit Seattle – are committing $7.4 million this year for other efforts including marketing, events, and cleaning. For the purposes of this recovery effort, the City's definition of downtown spans from Seattle Center to the Stadium District and I-5 to the Waterfront.Downtown Seattle has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn. According to data from DSA, more than 450 street-level business locations have permanently closed downtown since the pandemic began. In addition, average daily foot traffic downtown has decreased from nearly 450,000 visitors per day in January 2020 to 300,000 visitors per day in June 2021. During initial COVID-19 safety restrictions, average daily visitors downtown dropped as low as 130,000 per day. According to the Puget Sound Regional Council, at pre-pandemic levels, an estimated 48.9 percent of the covered employment in Seattle – workers who are covered by State of Washington insurance programs – was based downtown.Join your host Sean Reynolds, owner of Summit Properties NW and Reynolds & Kline Appraisal as he takes a look at this developing topic.Support the show (https://buymeacoff.ee/seattlepodcast)

Episode 40 Steve Silvestre Joins the Show! “We didn't start the fire” Billy Joel. Storm Front is the 11th studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on October 17, 1989. 62% of Americans are afraid to share political views. Social media first amendment infringement? 98 Days to election day. Tuesday November 3rd, Attorney General Bill Barr testified in house judiciary CMTE capitol hill. Nick Cannon says quote “White People are Closer to Animals and true Savages” Seattle Washington is a shit hole, Jenny A. Durkan is the 56th Mayor of Seattle was on CNN with Chris Cuomo and said CHOP/CHAZ was a summer of love. Clip Portland Oregon, 62 days of riots. Clip Mayor Ted Wheeler. Meets with protests for an open mic session and is booed and chased off. Chicago Lori Lightfoot, finally agreed to federal help. 51 injured and 3 dead over the weekend. Louisville KY. Saturday, Gunshots erupted during a planned protest and three members of the heavily armed militia group, the “Not Fuckiing Around Coalition” (NFAC), were injured by shots fired from one of their own member's guns. Garrett Foster 7.25.20 Austin Texas The protesters were crossing Fourth Street on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin on Saturday night when a motorist sped toward the crowd and laid on the horn. Justin Kucera was fired for tweeting that Donald Trump is our president. Don't @me Anchor.fm/support/TheBobbyCoutoShow Patreon The Bobby Couto Show "All Roads Lead Here" The Bobby Couto Show.com Bobby Couto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebobbycoutoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebobbycoutoshow/support

Episode 40 Steve Silvestre Joins the Show! “We didn't start the fire” Billy Joel. Storm Front is the 11th studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on October 17, 1989. 62% of Americans are afraid to share political views. Social media first amendment infringement? 98 Days to election day. Tuesday November 3rd, Attorney General Bill Barr testified in house judiciary CMTE capitol hill. Nick Cannon says quote “White People are Closer to Animals and true Savages” Seattle Washington is a shit hole, Jenny A. Durkan is the 56th Mayor of Seattle was on CNN with Chris Cuomo and said CHOP/CHAZ was a summer of love. Clip Portland Oregon, 62 days of riots. Clip Mayor Ted Wheeler. Meets with protests for an open mic session and is booed and chased off. Chicago Lori Lightfoot, finally agreed to federal help. 51 injured and 3 dead over the weekend. Louisville KY. Saturday, Gunshots erupted during a planned protest and three members of the heavily armed militia group, the “Not Fuckiing Around Coalition” (NFAC), were injured by shots fired from one of their own member's guns. Garrett Foster 7.25.20 Austin Texas The protesters were crossing Fourth Street on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin on Saturday night when a motorist sped toward the crowd and laid on the horn. Justin Kucera was fired for tweeting that Donald Trump is our president. Don't @me Anchor.fm/support/TheBobbyCoutoShow Patreon The Bobby Couto Show "All Roads Lead Here" The Bobby Couto Show.com Bobby Couto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebobbycoutoshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebobbycoutoshow/support

Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan says the trauma of systemic racism is real and has inflicted pain on the African American community for generations. She tells host Joni Balter, "If we don't acknowledge that deep, deep truth about our country and its systems, we can't begin to heal." That healing process inched forward as protest leaders met with the Mayor to share concerns about policing and inclusion on the community police commission. Mayor Durkan also agreed it's time to review police crowd control tactics. One of those meeting with the Mayor was Andre Taylor, Executive Director of the racial justice organization Not This Time! But Taylor did not come with a list of demands. He says the current problems are much bigger than the Mayor. He encouraged Black people to stand up, realize their own power and genius and get things done. Taylor also encouraged, what he called, his "White allies" to use their passion and privilege to infiltrate their own communities and work for change.