Week In Review

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Feb 28, 2025 • 51min

Week in Review: state budget, Trump cuts, and bathroom funding

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with transportation and housing policy expert and former candidate for Seattle city council Alex Hudson, founder of Earth Finance, and former member of the Washington state House and Senate Reuven Carlyle, and Senior Researcher at Washington Policy Center Paul Guppy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 51min

Week in Review: Mayor Harrell, DEI, and immigration

Guest host Brian Callanan discusses the week's news with South Seattle Emerald's Lauryn Bray, former state Representative and Senator Bill Finkbeiner, and Seattle Times David Kroman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 52min

Week in Review: housing, trees, and parking

Join Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle, Economic Opportunity Institute's Alexis Mansanarez, and former Port of Seattle commissioner Bill Bryant as they tackle Seattle's housing crisis. They discuss innovative strategies for affordable housing and the need for cohesive governance solutions. The conversation also highlights the balance between urban growth and environmental preservation, particularly through tree protection initiatives. With a focus on police accountability and public safety, they advocate for community-oriented solutions amid pressing urban challenges.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 51min

Week in Review: snow, transgender rights, and billionaires

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, The Stranger’s Vivian McCall, and Cascade PBS's Maleeha Syed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 51min

Week in Review: deportation, state budget, and education funding

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Republican public relations director Jenna Edlund, Seattle Times Claudia Rowe, and Earth Finance’s Reuven Carlyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 51min

Week in Review: Trump executive orders, Ichiro, and ferries

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Economic Opportunity Institute’s Rian Watt, Seattle Times Josh Farley, and Washington Policy Center’s David Boze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 51min

Week in Review: legislation, Inslee and Ferguson, and housing in SODO

Guest host Mike Lewis discusses the week’s news with The Urbanist’s Ryan Packer, Republican strategist Randy Pepple, and KUOW’s Scott Greenstone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 51min

Week in Review: growth, Seattle Police Department, and minimum wage impact

Join Erica Barnett, co-founder of PubliCola and local news expert, David Kroman from the Seattle Times, and Paul Guppy from the Washington Policy Center for a lively discussion on key Seattle issues. They dive into the challenges of rising housing costs and the debate over upzoning for affordable housing. The talk shifts to the Seattle Police Department's recruitment struggles and the wider implications of the minimum wage increase on local businesses. Expect insightful commentary you won't want to miss!
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Dec 20, 2024 • 52min

Week in Review: Adrian Diaz, wealth tax, and transit safety

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with consultant Ron Davis, Seattle Times’s Patrick Malone, and Gamoran Legal Consulting founder Saul Gamoran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 25min

2024 Year in Review

Rich Smith, a seasoned journalist on Seattle politics, joins political consultant Sandeep Kaushik, KUOW's Libby Denkmann, and outgoing Governor Jay Inslee for a vibrant discussion. They delve into Seattle's public safety challenges, the complexities of housing inequality, and the impacts of recent elections. Humorous anecdotes, like a zebra escape, add levity, while Governor Inslee reflects on his tenure and the importance of progressive climate policies. Their engaging dialogue celebrates community resilience amid changing political landscapes.

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