Week In Review

Joy Hollingsworth, a dedicated Seattle City Council member, joins forces with Erica Barnett, co-founder of PubliCola, and political consultant Sandeep Kaushik. They dive into the shifting tide of King County's elections, emphasizing the rise of progressive candidates responding to housing and safety concerns. The guests candidly discuss Seattle's public safety policies, calling for innovative solutions amid community challenges. They also explore the quirky tensions around Denny Blaine Park, balancing nudity debates with community needs.

In this lively discussion, Jolie Lansdowne, Chair of the King County Republican Party, shares her insights on the implications of recently enacted tariffs, stirring a debate around local business impacts. Cathy Allen, a Democratic consultant, highlights the importance of voter engagement leading up to the Seattle primary election. Brian Callanan brings attention to the quirky controversy over nudity at Denny Blaine Park and explores public sentiment on the innovative yet contentious topic of robo-taxis in Seattle, blending serious politics with humor.

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Claudia Rowe, Washington Policy Center’s David Boze, and KUOW’s Cat Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob McKenna, former Washington State Attorney General, shares his legal insights on recent protests and arrests linked to immigration enforcement. Ron Davis, political and tech consultant, dives into the clash of public nudity laws and community standards in Seattle. The duo also tackles the surprisingly positive drop in crime rates in the city, challenging common perceptions. Finally, they discuss the looming funding crisis in public media, emphasizing the necessity of local support to keep vital initiatives alive.

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with Stranger staff writer Vivian McCall, Seattle Channel host and producer Brian Callanan, and former Port of Seattle commissioner and Washington state gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna, political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, and co-host of the Too Beautiful to Live podcast Andrew Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with writer/editor Sarah Anne Lloyd, Seattle Times David Kroman, and Washington Policy Center's David Boze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Bill Radke chats with Joni Balter, a savvy political analyst, Scott Greenstone, a keen politics reporter, and Rian Watt, former Urbanist Executive Director. They tackle the intriguing candidacy of Kshama Sawant, dissecting the evolving political landscape in Seattle. The group candidly discusses ethics controversies, recent council member resignations, and the fallout from serious allegations against a King County candidate. They also explore transportation challenges and housing density debates, blending insight with humor throughout their lively conversation.

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Seattle Times' Alex Fryer, Commute Seattle’s Alex Hudson, and Center for Latino Leaderships Maia Espinoza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.