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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 rising concerns over gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, a last-ditch attempt to save the Ballard light rail extension, an in-depth look at why the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has struggled for its six years of existence, an update on World Cup public safety and security, and a call for a state of emergency to protect trans people. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Ray Poletti, a Seattle man who's financing an effort - and leading a skilled team - to build a full-scale replica of the "Bubbleator." The Bubbleator was a spherical plexiglas elevator first created for the 1962 World's Fair for the World of Tomorrow exhibit in what's now Climate Pledge Arena, and which was later moved across the Seattle Center campus to the Food Circus (nowadays called The Armory). The original Bubbleator is privately owned and attached to a home near Des Moines, Washington. The new Bubbleator replica will go on display in Seattle at a yet-to-be-disclosed location during the summer of 2026. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Ray Poletti on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Seattle Channel short feature on the history of the Bubbleator produced in 2022 by Feliks Banel: https://youtu.be/t6rRa52vDJc Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

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 passage of a new homelessness measure that caused a shakeup within the Mayor's leadership team, the consideration of establishing a fire district to ease pressure on the city's general fund, a new timeline set for the future of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a labor battle brewing for the largest union of city workers, and a new bond measure on the horizon for an aging Seattle Center. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

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 troubling report on the Seattle Police Department's crowd control policies, Seattle's World Cup spending, Sound Transit's failure to reach the Ballard neighborhood, a rift in Seattle City Council/Mayor relations, and a new step towards shaping Seattle's AI policy. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

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 changing position on buffer zones for homeless encampment sites, new moves this week by the King County Council to set deadlines for the Regional Homelessness Authority, a one-time progressive firebrand in a new role at the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce, the progression of a "shared streets" ordinance in Seattle, and a moratorium on data centers. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

Brian Callanan from the Seattle Channel and Converge Media joined the Mother's Justice Show this week with updates from across Seattle City Hall, including: 1. Dismantling of KCRHA 2. Mayor Wilson's plan to build 1,000 shelter units by the end of the year 3. Labor dispute between the union that deals with CARE teams (Protec17) and SPOG 4. Moratorium on data centers 5. Joy Hillingsworth teaches a history lesson

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of the Seattle Channel here. As you've heard over the past few weeks, I've been exploring the different ways Mayor Wilson's plan to expand homeless shelters across the city could impact Seattle. One local agency that's playing a big role is LIHI, the Low Income Housing Institute.I talked with LIHI's founding Executive Director, about the reality of getting 500 units online by June, the challenges neighborhoods face when new shelters come online, and more. It's an important conversation, and I appreciate you listening. Patrons were able to access this podcast before anyone else, so If you like this podcast, tell a friend to 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 what's next after calls from multiple elected officials to shut down KCRHA, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Brian and David also break down the Seattle City Council's work on expanding city-sanctioned homeless encampment capacity, a new report on the efficacy of Seattle's 2023 drug possession law, a study of Seattle's efforts to raise the minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers, and new data about the pedestrianization of Pike Place Market. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

Nancy Pearl talks with Brad Bigelow about his new biography, "Virginia Faulkner: A Life in Two Acts," which revisits the life of a once-promising American writer, editor, and overlooked literary figure. Bigelow traces Faulkner’s rise as a writer and the personal struggles that reshaped her path. The Book Lust conversation also explores Bigelow’s lifelong fascination with neglected books, forgotten writers, and the compelling lives that continue to draw him to biography.

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 new concerns over Seattle's "Vision Zero" traffic safety initiative with a rising pedestrian death toll, a major public pushback on establishing new data centers in Seattle, a rare legal battle between public safety department unions pitting CARE civilian crisis responders up against Seattle police officers, a statewide police accountability program that's not meeting the mark, and a story about a new bike/pedestrian trail on the Seattle waterfront that has more to it than meets the eye. 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 approval of two of the three parts of Mayor Wilson's homeless shelter expansion plan, an expanded library levy, an uncertain city revenue forecast, a lower than expected economic impact from World Cup matches, and a bid to build five big data centers in Seattle that could create a major power draw for Seattle City Light. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times editorial board member and columnist, author of Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care, Claudia Rowe, Seattle Channel host and producer, co-host of Seattle News, Views and Brews podcast Brian Callanan, and Washington Policy Center Vice President for Research Todd Myers.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 the details of three bills just released from the Mayor's office outlining a new plan to add homeless shelter units, a possible partial rollback of Seattle's Mandatory Housing Affordability program, a potential audit coming for Seattle's Human Services Department, the city's request for a review of a CHOP ruling, and... public restrooms coming to Pioneer Square?  If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

On Book Lust with Nancy Pearl, author and journalist Anthony DePalma discusses "On This Ground: Hardship and Hope at the Toughest Prep School in America," a story he describes as “a school that refused to die in a city that nearly did.” In the conversation, DePalma explores how Saint Benedict’s Prep in Newark endured social upheaval and decline through the steadfast commitment of Benedictine monks who stayed loyal to their community and believed in redemption, accountability, and the idea that education is shaped not just in the classroom, but in the people students become.

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 behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to be the new Seattle City Council President, what Mayor Harrell's new team indicates about his priorities, the legacy of Mayor Jenny Durkan, and a new look at a troubling transportation trend. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

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 major job losses suffered by downtown Seattle and business leaders' concerns about the impact of local taxes on that number, a pause on expanding the use of A.I. at the City of Seattle, a siting plan for Mayor Katie Wilson's homeless shelter proposal, a new bond measure for Seattle Center, and the possibility of the Sonics' return to Seattle. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

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 library levy proposal that's 87% larger than the last 7-year measure, a plan to regulate automated license plate readers, a major expansion of shelter for Seattle's homeless population, more measures to push back on potential immigration crackdowns in Seattle, and a nagging backlog of cases for the City Attorney's office. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

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 fast-approach maximum levy limit for the City of Seattle, Mayor Katie Wilson's call for budget cuts, the City Council's potential reversal of a controversial affordable housing decision after a legal clash with the Port of Seattle, a new transportation hub planned for Westlake Park, and concerns over transportation accessibility during World Cup matches in Seattle this summer. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

On Book Lust, host Nancy Pearl talks with journalist Howard Bryant about his book, "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America." The conversation explores Bryant’s research into the complicated legacies of two towering civil rights figures, baseball legend Jackie Robinson and musician, actor, athlete, and activist Paul Robeson. Bryant examines how their Cold War–era divide shaped the civil rights movement and forced difficult choices on Black leaders in a deeply divided America. The result is a gripping look at power, protest, patriotism, and what history chooses to remember or forget.

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 new efforts to frame the city's debate over surveillance camera technology, a clash between the City Council and the Mayor over new leadership for Seattle City Light, rising tensions over the city's 9-1-1 alternative responses, an approaching supplemental state budget deadline, and a new approach to Seattle's World Cup celebrations. 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 Mayor Katie Wilson's first State of the City address, including her evolving position on surveillance cameras and homelessness response, a City Council plan to block ICE from building new jails in Seattle, and new concerns about the Seattle Police Department after a "sentinel report" regarding its response to a rally and counterprotest at Cal Anderson Park. 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 mixed news from a new report on Seattle's 2023 public drug use ordinance, a new measure the Seattle City Council is considering to refine how local police interact with federal immigration officials, the economic impacts of the Super Bowl (on your wallet!), some progress for social housing, and a new renter's survey from Mayor Katie Wilson. 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 wave of local job layoffs, a financial challenge for Seattle's new convention center, a milestone for Seattle's social housing developer, a record-high spike in evictions in King County, and a potential change in Seattle's building permit policy. 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 how Washington State leadership is preparing for a possible immigration crackdown in the Evergreen State, the challenges of connecting with immigrant communities for local governments, a multitude of new department head choices for Mayor Katie Wilson, a new approach to sex trafficking, and a surge in downtown Seattle visitors. If you listen to 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 questions surrounding the possibility of ICE agents coming to Seattle, concerns over recently-released bodycam footage of an SPD officer at a recent protest, an upheaval for voter-approved social housing, a controversial change in leadership for Seattle City Light, and a major funding challenge for rebuilding Seattle Center. 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! Are you concerned about the federal government's use of municipal surveillance video? Wondering what the City of Seattle got out of the recently-approved police contract? Brian Callanan of the Seattle Channel is breaking down these questions and more with the Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee chair, Bob Kettle. 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 swearing-in of Seattle's 58th Mayor, Katie Wilson, a new controversy for the mayor regarding drug arrests and diversion policy, new leadership roles for the Seattle City Council, concerns over the future of our state's crisis care center program, and a look at what's changing and what's not on Seattle's political landscape. 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 historic regional flooding and its impact on Seattle City Light, a vote on the Comprehensive Plan for urban growth that may take some new turns in 2026, the city's expected push for new revenue sources in the new year, an ever-changing funding plan for homeless services, and a look at the top headlines of 2025--all recorded at a patrons-appreciation event at City Grind Espresso. If you like this podcast, become a patrons and please support it on Patreon!

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Longtime local political consultant Cathy Allen, Seattle Channel host/producer, co-host of Seattle News, Views, and Brews podcast Brian Callanan, and King County GOP Chair Jolie Lansdowne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cartoonist and writer Mimi Pond jokes that her obsession with the Mitford Sisters nearly sank her marriage. That fascination became her new graphic biography, "Do Admit! The Mitford Sisters and Me." In a one-on-one conversation with Book Lust host Nancy Pearl, Pond shares why these wildly influential sisters, who moved in circles ranging from Churchill to Hitler to the Black Panthers, still captivate her today.

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 split vote from the Seattle City Council on the latest contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild, a changing story on Seattle's response to nightlife crime, a growing bailout for affordable housing, a wrongful death case that raises new questions about the CHOP protest area from 2020, and a crowded election ballot coming your way in 2026. 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 member joining the Seattle City Council, a new leadership team unveiled for Mayor-Elect Wilson, the City's state funding requests (and the all-cuts budget promised by the Governor), overtime concerns for the Seattle Police Department, and a legal question over the future of Seattle's Gas Works Park. 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 political priorities (and future challenges) of the new city budget, a controversial piece of legislation from outgoing City Council President Sara Nelson, some insights regarding Mayor-elect Wilson's transition team, a concern regarding the transition to a new City Attorney, and a sale of two decommissioned state ferries that isn't going as planned. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

In the last episode of Book Lust, Susan Straight talks with Nancy Pearl about "Sacrament," her novel about three women nurses fighting through the first year of COVID. Straight reflects on how the pandemic reshaped her storytelling and stirred memories of loss, caregiving, and resilience. She also revisits "In the Country of Women," exploring the generations of women—from her Swiss mother to her Mississippi-born mother-in-law—whose overlooked histories shaped her life and work.

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 President Trump's take on Katie Wilson and possibly pulling World Cup soccer matches from Seattle, the City Council's last-minute move to raise permit prices, concerns over a potential huge cut in federal homelessness funding, new worries over how local surveillance camera footage is used, and some surprising public safety survey results, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Local transportation advocate Alex Hudson, Seattle Channel host and producer, co-host of the Seattle News, Views, and Brews podcast Brian Callanan, and Senior Researcher at Washington Policy Center Paul Guppy.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 how vote counts are favoring Katie Wilson as Seattle's next mayor, what kind of support staff she'll need once in office, a decision to fire the Seattle Police Department's top two civilian officials, a statewide debate over public records requests, and an update on funding for tenants and tenants' rights for the Seattle City Council. 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 election night totals and how they could change Seattle politics, how a challenge over federal food benefits is changing Seattle's budget process, and a curious case involving $4M set to be returned to the federal government by the Seattle Department of Transportation. 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 two new polls on the Seattle mayor's race, a complex start to the City Council's budget process, a new contract for the largest union representing Seattle's rank and file police officers, a push for new bus lanes, and the impact of thousands of local Amazon layoffs. 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 "muted optimism" over the city's most recent economic forecast, a crowded ballot for Seattle voters, Seattle Public Schools' rejection of a school resource officer plan for Garfield High School, a court victory for the city's nude beach, and the reaction after a legal decision to allow President Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Portland. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

In a conversation with Book Lust host Nancy Pearl, popular young adult author Maggie Stiefvater discusses her first novel written for adults, "The Listeners," a captivating tale inspired by true events and set against the backdrop of World War II. In the interview, Stiefvater explores mythic storytelling, historical research, and the courage to change when life seems settled.

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 decision over the multifamily tax exemption program, which could impact developers and renters alike; Seattle's continuing structural budget concerns, a newly-approved crisis care center for Capitol Hill that neighbors are organizing against, the King County Executive race, and a struggle between the city of Seattle and its largest union over required in-person days at work. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Where is Seattle's local economy headed amid concerns over downtown office vacancies, new state and local taxes on businesses, and federal tariff policies? It's a patrons-first episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews, where you can always learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with outgoing Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith (who's taking on a new role at Washington Roundtable) about how Seattle business leaders are trying to raise awareness about the jobs and industries needed to power the region's future. If you'd like exclusive early access to episodes like this in the future, please support this podcast 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 first public hearing on the city budget, the potential impacts on that budget from a federal government shutdown, new insights into the Seattle mayor's race, a new wave of advertisements from ICE seeking to recruit police officers in Seattle, and a surprising victory for Washington's Climate Commitment Act. 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 state and local response to President Trump's plans to federalize the National Guard in Portland and possibly Seattle, how the President might affect the World Cup, the start of the City Council's budget process and questions about expanding Seattle's 911 alternative program, how the Seattle mayor's race has intertwined with late-night talk show TV, and questions around a new return to work order from one of Seattle's biggest employers, 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's newly-proposed $8.9B budget, the importance of a 0.1% sales tax hike to this year's budget, a small step forward for Seattle's Comprehensive Plan for urban growth, a new Community Safety Initiative report, some changing mayoral endorsements, 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 David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the new fundraising numbers in the Seattle mayor's race--and the new battle lines drawn between the candidates, the fight between trees and density in the Comprehensive Plan rezoning process, a review of Seattle's historic budget highs and lows, and a look at an alarming trend with e-scooters and bikes. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

On Book Lust with Nancy Pearl, Kira Jane Buxton talks about weaving humor into her storytelling, including her latest novel "Tartufo," set in a fading Italian village full of unforgettable characters. She shares how the idea was sparked by her time living in a small Italian town, walks through her writing process, and reflects on her affection for every character she creates...even the most complex and temperamental ones.

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 recently approved expansion of a surveillance camera system with regard to threats of federal immigration enforcement looming, the end to the 12-year consent decree hanging over the Seattle Police Department, a look at how stay out of drug areas and stay out of areas of prostitution laws are working, an unusual consultant agreement for Mayor Bruce Harrell, and what local officials can do when a neighborhood grocery store closes. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with Stranger staff writer Vivian McCall, Seattle Channel host and producer Brian Callanan, and former Port of Seattle commissioner and Washington state gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.