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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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss a "pessimistic" economic recovery ahead for the city of Seattle, a twist in the signature gathering process in the effort to recall Councilmember Kshama Sawant, some new questions about the city's Mandatory Affordable Housing revenues, and more. Plus, Kevin's got his mind on his dough... as he extols the virtues of toasted multigrain bread. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at the proposed changes to the "Compassion Seattle" charter amendment proposal on homelessness services, a new "bill of rights" for tenants coming to the Council, a revision to the city's payroll tax ordinance, and more! Plus, Kevin gets salty discussing the savory magic of olive oil chocolate chip cookies.  If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the state Supreme Court's decision to allow a recall vote against Councilmember Kshama Sawant to proceed, Mayor Jenny Durkan's proposal to aid the "Black Brilliance" participatory budgeting plan, the plan the "Compassionate Seattle" charter amendment lays out for dealing with homelessness, and more! Kevin also reveals the secret of creating the perfect blueberry cookie. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Seattle City Council's debate over new renters' rights protections,  hotels used for homelessness services, a concern over COVID testing sites, election campaign updates, and more! Plus, Kevin and Brian explore the scientific phenomena of coffee break delicacies that taste better frozen. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss a new appropriation of homeless shelter funding during the COVID crisis, and the City Council's attempts to get that reimbursed by FEMA; a delay in the push to provide free legal counsel for any tenant involved in an eviction; the intricate mathematics behind re-drawing Seattle's City Council districts, and more! Plus, Kevin speaks of the glory that is Mighty-O Donuts' apple fritter, while Brian attempts to unlock an Irish soda bread mystery.  If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at some new in-home business regulations from the Council, some mounting concerns from the SPD and Mayor's office over further police department cuts, the future of the Black Brilliance research project, the opening of mass vaccination stations in Seattle, and more! Plus, Kevin and Brian expound on the allure of frosted snickerdoodle cookies. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a close look at where some one-time transportation funding for Seattle will go, a new city plan to provide free legal counsel to tenants in eviction cases,  a sweep of homeless encampments at Denny Park, and the task of re-drawing Seattle's City Council district boundaries. Plus, Kevin breaks down the elements of taste and chocolate chip cookies as Brian deals with his umami issues. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the CEO that turned down King County's regional homelessness authority job, a looming homeless hotel crisis, challenges ahead for the Black Brilliance research project, at-home business legislation, and some new names jumping into the race for City Council Position 8 and 9.  Plus, we fly towards spring with a chat about a delicate shortbread cookie recipe. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a midday coffee stop! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a look at some major changes in Seattle's transit system coming soon, as well as the continued challenges of the Black Brilliance research project on participatory budgeting. Plus, we take a deep dive on a recent police-involved shooting, COVID vaccine distribution, and more.  Also: a bread made for special celebrations that can sweeten up any coffee break! If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the challenges of sheltering the homeless during a blast of winter weather, a looming financial crisis for the Black Brilliance Research Project, the pushback from a federal judge on the Council's latest SPD budget cut proposal, and more. Plus: Kevin reveals a baking secret for chewier chocolate chip cookies. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the city's plans to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations, a federal judge's "harsh words" for the Seattle City Council's police reform efforts, some new names in the races for Seattle mayor and City Council Position 9, a lawsuit now facing the Council over its hazard pay ordinance, and more. Plus, say aloha to the secret ingredient in Kevin's Hawaiian bread recipe! If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss a revision to City energy codes, a 1,045-page report that will shape the participatory budgeting process, an unorthodox approach by the City Council on crowd control policy for the Seattle Police Department, changes in COVID restrictions, and more! Plus: the thrills of Dutch oven cookery. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss a new measure to require "hazard pay" for grocery workers during the COVID crisis, the impact of a new U.S. President on local government, the progress of the COVID vaccine rollout in Seattle/King County, and more!  Plus, the reveal of our new "Seattle News, Views & Brews" mugs, now available to our patrons (we're asking you to join us at the $10 level), and ready to ship! If you like this podcast and support local journalism, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a look at preparations for an unprecedented week of inauguration and impeachment proceedings, possible changes to the state's policies on arbitration for police officers facing discipline, ramping up local COVID-19 vaccinations, and how efforts to revise Seattle's energy code could impact the way we heat our homes and water. Plus,  with Kevin discussing proper biscotti baking techniques, it's beginning to look a lot like crispness. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the defense of democracy at our nation's and our state's capitols, a yearly count of unsheltered homeless people that's not happening in 2021, a delay in the Supreme Court's decision on the petition to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, an update on a court case from Black Lives Matter vs. the City of Seattle, and more! Plus: find out how to get your hands on a new "Seattle News, Views, and Brews" coffee mug. It's yours at the $10 per month level, so please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss an upcoming decision from the Washington State Supreme Court about the recall effort facing Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, a deadline this week for input on the Seattle Police Department's use of force policies, expectations at the start of the 2021 election cycle, and more! Plus, a fond look back at holiday baking, with a spicy addition from Kevin's kitchen.  If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at the recent sweep of Cal Anderson Park (and what that means for other park encampments), revising the Seattle Police Department's use of force policies, an expansion of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD), and some expectations for this year's state legislative session in Olympia. We also discuss a surprising yet delicious Christmas cookie ingredient and unveil some New Year's resolutions--including something very special for our patrons. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the Council's proposal for a "poverty defense" for misdemeanors, an emerging Seattle Mayor's race following Jenny Durkan's decision not to run again, a lawsuit from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce over the City's new payroll tax for big businesses, and much more! Plus: Kevin's 5-part recipe for turning store-bought cake mix into a treat that's indistinguishable from homemade is not to be missed. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at how the Seattle City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan are gearing up to negotiate an expiring contract with the Seattle Police Officer's Guild, how the Ethics and Elections plans to regulate grassroots lobbying, and what the Council's doing with a $3 million research contract from "Black Brilliance." Plus, the origin story of Kevin's Council-covering superpowers, and Brian's revolutionary method of cupcake consumption. If you like this podcast, please support us 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 Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight look at a zoning dilemma over mobile home parks, a last-minute change to police funding in the Seattle City Council budget, and the many questions surrounding the City's participatory budgeting process. Plus, Kevin reveals the secret to his holiday ginger snaps recipe, and Brian extols the virtues of a specially-spiced apple pie. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon!