Seattle News, Views, and Brews

News & Politics Podcasts

Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!

Episodes

2026 Episode 40: Discussing Seattle's Budget Priorities and Economic Challenges with Jon Scholes of the Downtown Seattle Association

2026 Episode 39: Breaking Down Mayor Wilson's Budget Proposal, with Kevin Schofield

Mayor Wilson's New Gun Violence Reduction Plan, An Open Letter from Big Business, and More with Guest Scott Greenstone of KUOW

2026 Episode 37: Understanding Gun Violence Prevention with Guest Dominique Davis

2026 Episode 36: Dangerous Invasion of Privacy or Public Safety Necessity? Community Not Cameras and Councilmember Bob Kettle on Seattle's Surveillance System

2026 Episode 35: Seattle Police Under Review, New RV Camping Bills, and Primary Results Breakdown with Erica C. Barnett

2026 Episode 34: Should Seattle Ban Rental "Junk Fees"? A Discussion with Mayor's Office Senior Policy Advisor Kerem Levitas

2026 Episode 33: Police Chief Resigns, Council Questions Mayor's Leadership, and What's Next with Guest Co-Host Omari Salisbury

2026 Episode 32: Seattle Center Shooting Aftermath, School Lunch Debate Settles, Split Vote on Environmental Review Bill

2026 Episode 31: Supplemental Budget Additions, Nude Beach Court Decision, Jimothy, and More

2026 Episode 30: Changing Seattle's Public Drug Use Law, Free School Meals Debate, and More

Patrons-First Podcast: A Change to Environmental Appeals? One-on-one with Councilmember Eddie Lin

2026 Episode 28: "Junk Fees" Ban Proposal, Seattle Transit Measure Pushback, and More

2026 Episode 27: Endorsements from Mayor Wilson, Proposed Environmental Appeal Changes, and More

2026 Episode 26: World Cup Security Check, Public Safety Focus on 12th & Jackson, Homeless Count Numbers, and More

2026 Episode 25: Will Restraining Orders Help Aurora Ave.?, Seattle Fire Dept. Budget Plan Extinguished, and More

2026 Episode 24: Mayor/Council Tension on North Aurora Public Safety, Revised CARE Ordinance, and More

2026 Episode 23: Public Safety/Street Closure Emergency Ordinance, Mayoral Office Shakeup, and More

2026 Episode 22: North Aurora Gun Violence, World Cup Public Safety, and More

2026 Episode 21: Homeless Ordinance Passes, Seattle Center Bond Measure, and More