About this episode

Brian Callanan and David Kroman discuss local public affairs including the Seattle City Council President race and transportation trends.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to be the new Seattle City Council President, what Mayor Harrell's new team indicates about his priorities, the legacy of Mayor Jenny Durkan, and a new look at a troubling transportation trend. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! This episode of Seattle New...

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Host: Brian Callanan

Guest: David Kroman

Topics covered

• Vote By Mail
• Light Rail
• Surveillance Cameras
• Seattle City Council
• Mayor Harrell
• Mayor Jenny Durkan
• Transportation

Keywords

• Seattle
• public affairs
• politics
• local news

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Products: Seattle Channel, Seattle Times

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