Seattle News, Views, and Brews

by Brian Callanan

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

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

After the deadly shootings at the Bite of Seattle in late July and over Labor Day weekend in Belltown, gun violence prevention is once again a top-of-...

27m

•Sep 9, 2026

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

In a press conference earlier this week, the group Community Not Cameras called Seattle's use of surveillance technology an insecure system that's a "...

27m

•Aug 20, 2026

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

The Seattle Police Department faces a growing number of questions after a deadly shooting, a major miscommunication of emergency information, and the ...

27m

•Aug 12, 2026

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

The Seattle City Council faces a big vote this week to ban so-called "junk fees" for renters--added costs like pet fees or mailbox fees that are tacke...

24m

•Aug 10, 2026

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

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Omari Salisbury, f...

29m

•Aug 5, 2026

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

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 (form...

28m

•Jul 29, 2026