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Seattle News, Views, and BrewsSNVB Special Edition! 2024 Episode 10: Council Protest & Arrests, Mayor's Transportation Plan, and MoreExtra! Extra! We've added a podcast this week to talk about a protest that led to six arrests at the Seattle City Council meeting. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the larger context of this protest and what it may mean for the Council in the weeks ahead. Plus, Brian and David are taking a look at Mayor Bruce Harrell's new transportation plan, plus the continuing debate over gunshot detection technology. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!2024-02-2928 minSeattle News, Views, and BrewsPatrons-First Podcast: State Legislative Preview with Sen. Joe Nguyen (D-34)Ready to find out what's ahead in an action-packed 60-day state legislative session? Get the details with public affairs host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian connects with State Senator Joe Nguyen (D-34), the Energy, Environment, and Technology Committee Chair (and Ways & Means Vice-Chair) to get the scoop. From a climate action agenda threatened by a new citizens' initiative, to a breakdown of all the... breakdowns of the state ferry system, this podcast has you covered! If you'd like to get patrons-first content before anyone else with this podcast...2023-12-2227 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 48: Mayor-Elect Harrell's Leadership Team, Statewide Homelessness Investments, Scooter Share Safety Concerns, and Celebrating Kevin's Last Podcast!Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight record a special episode at Converge Media Studios, taking a close look at Mayor-Elect Harrell's leadership team, the busy end-of-the-year agenda for the Seattle City Council, a statewide homelessness investment plan, and concerns about the safety of Seattle's scooter share pilot program. Plus, we celebrate Kevin's LAST podcast, as he ends SCC Insight at the end of the year, with some delicious baked goods for the holidays. The sh...2021-12-2032 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 47: Sawant Recall Results, City Attorney Clash, New Homelessness Approach, and MoreLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the fate of the attempt to recall Councilmember Kshama Sawant, an early rift between the Counil and City Attorney-Elect Ann Davison, a new approach to cleaning up homeless encampments, and the city's plans for new relief dollars ahead. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 2021-12-1329 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 46: Sawant Recall Vote, Charleena Lyles Decision, New Rules for City Council, and More!Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight examine the final push for votes in the Councilmember Sawant recall election, lessons learned from the City's negotiation of a $3.5M deal with the family of police shooting victim Charleena Lyles, some new rules for the City Council, and more. Also: Kevin has a slam-dunk idea to go with your next cup of coffee. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 2021-12-0630 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 45: Say It Isn't So--Kevin Is Ending SCC Insight December 31st!Well, the coffee break podcast that has brought you the ins and outs of City Hall has a tough story to tell--Kevin Schofield is ending Seattle City Council Insight at the end of the year! Kevin talks here with co-host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel about his decision, what's next, and the importance of local, independent journalism. It's a tough day, but the show will go on. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 2021-12-0107 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2022 Episode 44: Budget Aftermath, City Land Swap, No Homeless Count, New Sheriff, New Council RegulationsLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a final look at the approved 2022 city budget, and an impending land swap between the city and King County. Plus, a look at why the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority will not be doing a "point-in-time" count of homeless residents, a new sheriff selection process, and a new set of regulations for the City Council. Also: a reflection on the deliciousness of tartlet season. If you l...2021-11-2929 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 43: Final Budget Fireworks, New COVID Vaccination Clinics, Sawant Recall Ballots Mailed, Redistricting in CourtLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the arguments behind the final reckoning of the City budget, including a battle to uncover the truth about funding for the Seattle Police Department. Plus, celebrations and concerns with the opening of a new COVID vaccination site, ballots in the mail for the Sawant recall election, and a political mess for the state redistricting commission. Also: it's never too early to start discussing holiday cookie favorites. If...2021-11-2226 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 42: Budget Questions, Homelessness Update, Sawant Defamation Lawsuit, 9-1-1 StudyLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the Seattle City Council's budget cut proposals, including some feedback from Mayor-Elect Harrell, a homelessness update from Councilmember Andrew Lewis, a continuing defamation lawsuit involving Councilmember Kshama Sawant, and a study of how Seattle's 9-1-1 system could soon change. Plus: thoughts on a baked dish that's so good, it's huggable. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 2021-11-1533 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 41: Election Aftermath, Council Budget: Crunch Time, Mayor Establishes Police Hiring Bonuses, and Mobile Home Park LegislationLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the local November elections, the final push for a balanced City budget, emergency legislation from the Mayor on police hiring bonuses, and a long-awaited change in Seattle's mobile home park legislation. And, Kevin's keeping his cool culinary sense with a frozen treat perfect for the fall season. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 2021-11-0829 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 40: Post-Election Changes, Budget Update, Helmet Law Vote Delayed, Rent Control, Redistricting ReduxLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive into the post-election power shuffle within the Council and Mayor's office. Plus, an update on the city budget process, a delay in a controversial helmet law vote for the King County Board of Health, a redistricting plan, and more! Also, Kevin and Brian debate: are pancakes a finger food? If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 2021-11-0129 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 39: Vaccine Verification, County Plans to Take Over City Hall Park, Climate Change Legislation, Public Safety SurveyLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss King County's new vaccine verification requirements, a new County plan to take over security and management of City Hall Park, a question about climate change legislation from one of our patrons, and Seattle's annual Public Safety Survey. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 2021-10-2529 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 38: Vaccine Mandate Deadline, Construction Parking Pay, SPD Budget Deep Dive, New Homelessness ReportLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the city's vaccine mandate and how it could affect police and fire services. Plus, there's some new legislation in the works to help construction workers get compensated for parking at their job sites, a changing budget picture for the Seattle Police Department, and a new report on the city's homelessness outlook. And: a tasty October treat offers new evidence in the "bread vs. cake" debate. If you li...2021-10-1830 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 37: Acknowledgement Pay, Budget Public Hearing Time, OPA Investigates East Precinct Abandonment, Psychedelic Drug DecriminalizationLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Seattle City Council's new "acknowledgment pay" for city workers during COVID (and the associated vaccine mandates), the first public hearing on the city budget, a challenging investigation of the SPD's abandonment of the East Precinct last year, and a look at decriminalizing psychedelic drugs, too. Plus: when it comes to slicing strawberries for dessert, Kevin has some advice on how to cut to the chase. If...2021-10-1134 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 36: Neighborhood Zoning Changes Begin, Sawant Recall Vote to Proceed, Budget Priorities EmergeLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Seattle City Council's move to change "single family" zoning to "neighborhood residential," and what that means for the upcoming Comprehensive Plan process. Also, the vote to recall Councilmember Kshama Sawant will be on the ballot in District 3 in December, and new budget priorities are emerging after with the Mayor's September proposal. Plus: the crispy-vs.-chewy chocolate chip cookie debate rages on. If you like this podcast, p...2021-10-0430 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 35: Budget Expectations, Rental Rules, Eviction Moratorium Extension, and More!Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight preview Mayor Jenny Durkan's budget proposal and look at some new rental regulations from the Seattle City Council, as well as the extension of the state's and City of Seattle's eviction moratoria. We're also looking at a stormy zoning issue in Interbay and a transportation windfall for North Seattle. Plus, Kevin warms up to the idea of a gooey chocolate cake. If you like this podcast, please support...2021-09-2728 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 34: Affordable Housing Changes, Police Budget Battle Resolved (For Now), and COVID Hazard Pay Here to StayLearn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight break down some proposed changes to affordable housing regulations in Seattle, the resolution of a $15 million surplus in the police department budget, a deep dive on the 2020 Census and what it says about housing in Seattle, and twist in the story of a $4 per hour hazard pay ordinance for grocery workers. Plus, SNVB goes international with a discussion of the Swiss delicacy of nidelkuchen. If you like this...2021-09-2030 minSeattle News, Views, and Brews2021 Episode 33: Early Education Challenges, Straight Talk on Seattle Schools: A Conversation with Dr. Stephan BlanfordWith the start of the school year, all eyes are on our state education system, from early learning up through high school. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with special guest Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of the Children's Alliance and former Seattle School Board Director, about the current challenges of early education, the impact of the new "Fair Start for Kids Act," the effect of years of churn and turnover for Seattle School Board and Seattle Public Schools' superintendent position, and some advice for current school families and SPS leadership. We'll be back with more city politics analysis wi...2021-09-1330 min