Reuven Carlyle

Join Lauryn Bray, a reporter from the South Seattle Emerald, Brian Callanan, host of Seattle Channel, and Reuven Carlyle, founder of Earth Finance, as they dive into Seattle's pressing issues. They tackle the resignation of Councilor Tammy Morales and the complexities of governance. The conversation shifts to King County's sanctuary laws, immigration policy, and the community's response to homelessness. They also confront Washington's budget crisis and discuss innovative solutions for urban challenges, including the future of emergency response with drones.

Reuven Carlyle, a former Washington State legislator and founder of Earth Finance, joins Paul Guppy from the Washington Policy Center and Lex Vaughn, editor of The Needling. They delve into the emotional weight of nationwide protests against immigration policies and analyze the Seattle affordable housing crisis, stressing the need for humane eviction processes. The trio debates the relationship between taxation and housing affordability, critiquing public leaders for overlooking tax burdens. They wrap up with light-hearted takes on community events and the humorous side of local issues.