About this episode

Mayor Katie Wilson discusses housing, homelessness, and her experience as a Democratic Mayor during Trump's presidency.

On stage before an enthusiastic audience of around 900 Seattleites, Mayor Wilson talks with Meghna about housing and homelessness, and also about what it’s like to be a Democratic Mayor in the time of President Donald Trump. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

People in this episode

Host: Meghna Chakrabarti

Guest: Katie Wilson

Topics covered

• housing
• homelessness
• politics
• Democratic Mayor
• Seattle

Keywords

• Seattle
• Katie Wilson
• Meghna Chakrabarti
• housing
• homelessness
• politics
• Donald Trump

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WBUR

Places: Seattle

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