We're in a race against time to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than 1,000 King County deaths so far and a nationwide fatality rate nearing 400,000. Health officials are struggling with the lagging rollout, community resistance and concerns over access for underserved communities in our region. We examine a COVID response that needs a serious shot in the arm. Guests:Frances Nguyen, ICHS Dental Assistant Michele Roberts, MPH, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Prevention and Community Health, WA Dept. of HealthAlison Eisinger, Exec.Director, Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness Roseline Buyeka, ICHS Registered NurseDr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King CountyDr. Asqual Getaneh, ICHS Chief Medical Officer 

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City Inside/Out: Vexed Over Vaccines

As the Washington State Legislature convenes for a 105-day session next week, the to-do list is lengthy. Lawmakers will be dealing with the health and economic challenges of Covid crisis, mounting pressure to dismantle systemic racism, police accountability and more. We check in with three Seattle-area legislators. Guests:Omari Salisbury, Journalist, Converge Media  Lorena Gonzalez, President, Seattle City Council Rebecca Saldaña/State Senator (D-37th)Jamie Pedersen/State Senator (D-43RD) Debra Entenman/State Representative (D-47TH)

City Inside/Out: 2021 Legislative Preview

Renters in Washington are worried as both the state and national eviction moratoriums expire at the end of the year. With rising unemployment, many tenants say they will be unable to pay months in back rent that is coming due. Are we about to witness a new wave of homelessness or will assistance arrive in time? Guests:Violeta Sialer, RenterShukura Wilford, RenterPreston Walls, Founder & CEO, Walls Property ManagementMichele Thomas, Director of Policy & Advocacy, Washington Low Income Housing AllianceRoger Valdez, Director, Seattle for GrowthEdmund Witter, Senior Managing Attorney, King County Bar Association, and Manager, Housing Justice Project

City Inside/Out: Rent Relief

Washington State has a new Social Equity in Cannabis Taskforce to help Blacks and other minorities gain a foothold in the lucrative cannabis industry. Will it succeed in addressing past harms from the war on drugs and help create generational wealth? And why is Seattle's legendary Reign Man getting into the game? Guests:Shawn Kemp, Shawn Kemp's Cannabis  Gary Payton, Former NBA StarOllie Garrett, WA State Liquor and Cannabis BoardRamsey Hamide, Shawn Kemp's CannabisCherie MacLeod, City of Seattle Finance & Administrative ServicesJoy Hollingsworth, Owner, Hollingsworth Cannabis            Paula Sardinas, Commissioner, WA Commission on African American Affairs & Co-Chair, Social Equity in Cannabis Taskforce

City Inside/Out: Social Equity in Cannabis

As the city's 2021 budget deadline approaches, how closely aligned are the mayor and city council's priorities? Will the push for racial equity and social justice greatly impact police reform, homeless funding and Seattle's economic recovery?Panelists:Teresa Mosqueda, Budget Chair, Seattle City CouncilJon Scholes, President/CEO, Downtown Seattle AssociationAngélica Cházaro, Decriminalize Seattle  Shaun Glaze, King County Equity NowAlison Eisinger, Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness

Budget Battles: Seattle’s 2021 Funding Priorities

As our nation transitions from President Donald Trump to President-elect Joe Biden, our community has some transitioning - and healing - to do as well. How do we reconcile our political differences? Did the Black Lives Matter movement make an impact on voter decisions?  Panelists:Reagan Dunn, King County Council Girmay Zahilay, King County Council 

City Inside/Out: Election 2020 Aftermath

Americans are voting in record numbers in the 2020 presidential election. What other key races and ballot measures should you be paying close attention to as well? Get the scoop from our panel of veteran political reporters!Panelists: Melissa Santos, Reporter, CrosscutDavid Gutman, Reporter, Seattle Times

City Inside/Out: Election 2020: Journalist Roundtable

The fate of the West Seattle Bridge, closed since March because of excessive cracking, is hanging in the balance as city and community leaders grapple with multiple choices. Should Seattle invest in repairing or replacing the 36-year old structure? What will each option cost and how long will construction take? Guests: Lisa Herbold, Seattle City Councilmember Paulina Lopez, Co-Chair, West Seattle Bridge Community TaskforceSam Zimbabwe, Director of Seattle Dept. of Transportation (SDOT)Kevin Broveleit, Founder, West Seattle Bridge Now Sandra Fauvet, Owner, La Chingona Taqueria Heather Marx, West Seattle Bridge Program Director, SDOT Lora Radford, Executive Director, West Seattle Junction AssociationAley Thompson, South Park Neighborhood Association 

City Inside/Out: Future of West Seattle Bridge

Governor Jay Inslee, a Democrat, faces GOP gubernatorial challenger Loren Culp, a police chief in the town Republic.  What qualifications and ideas do both candidates bring? Will voters grant Inslee a third term? Guests: Jay Inslee, Gubernatorial Candidate (D-WA)Loren Culp, Gubernatorial Candidate (R-WA)Tina Podlodowski, Chair, Washington State Democratic PartyCaleb Heimlich, Chair, Washington State Republican Party

City Inside/Out: Election 2020 - Governor’s Race

The Seattle Transportation Benefit District's 6-year tax expires this year, amidst a pandemic and recession. Will voters approve a sales tax renewal to preserve Metro bus service, make transit investments, and continue affordable ridership through free ORCA cards? Guests: Suzie Burke, Seattle Business Owner (Opposes Prop. 1) Alex Hudson, Executive Director, Transportation Choices Coalition (Supports Prop. 1)Cyril Miller, West Seattle Resident (Opposes Prop. 1)  Carla Saulter, Seattle Transit Advisory Board (Supports Prop. 1)Matthew Lang, Transit Riders Union

City Inside/Out: Seattle Transit Tax (Prop. 1)

Should comprehensive sex education lessons be mandatory for K-12 students in WA? State lawmakers passed the controversial bill in March, but voters will have the final say in November. Supporters of Referendum 90 say the landmark law will protect students with age-appropriate health information, but opponents call it a misguided policy that takes away local control.  Guests: Beth Daranciang, Representative, Informed Parents of WashingtonCourtney Normand, Washington State Director, Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest & HawaiiLeah Griffin, Teacher & Sexual Assault Reform AdvocateKim Wendt, Co-Founder, Informed Parents of Washington

City Inside/Out: Sex Ed Controversy

The race to lead our state's public schools is heating up as incumbent Chris Reykdal faces political newcomer Maia Espinoza. Both candidates espouse contrasting philosophies on how to teach during a pandemic, school vouchers and even mandatory sex education. Who is better qualified and does our state educational system need an overhaul? We also visit a district that is starting the school year in hybrid mode.Guests: Chris Reykdal, Candidate, WA Schools SuperintendentMaia Espinoza, Candidate, WA Schools SuperintendentJeff Cravy, Superintendent, Conway School District

City Inside/Out: State Superintendent Candidates Debate

After a summer of protests over police brutality and systemic racism, Seattle is at a crossroads. How will its city council and mayor resolve disagreements over the future of the Seattle Police Department? What crowd control measures and funding cuts can the public expect to see? We go one-on-one with new interim police chief Adrian Diaz.Guests: Adrian Diaz, Seattle Police Chief Ebony Miranda, Board Chair, Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County  Mike Solan, President, Seattle Police Officers Guild 

City Inside/Out: Future of the Seattle Police Department

A majority of parents in Washington worry their kids have fallen behind with the spring school closures. How well did online classes work for 1.2 million students? Where are the academic and resource gaps? What will school look like this fall?  Guests: Chris Reykdal, WA State Superintendent of Public InstructionDenise Juneau, Superintendent, Seattle Public SchoolsMargarita Amezcua, Student Member, WA State Board of EducationMore information: WA State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction's COVID-19 guidance & resources:https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/press-releases/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-resources  OSPI's Reopening WA Schools Workgroup:   https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/workgroups-committees/currently-meeting-workgroups/reopening-washington-schools-2020-21-workgroup Seattle Public Schools COVID-19 closure updates:   https://www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/news/what_s_new/coronavirus_update WA State Board of Education COVID-19 information:   https://www.sbe.wa.gov/news/updated-covid-19-information

City Inside/Out: COVID-19: Education Help

Nearly half of American adults say the coronavirus pandemic is negatively affecting their mental health. What are some warning signs? How can you build resilience while coping with social isolation, economic stress and fear? Guests: Brad Forbes, Director of Advocacy & Public Policy, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), WA Kira Mauseth, PhD, Clinical Psychologist & Senior Instructor of Psychology, Seattle UniversityKeri Waterland, PhD, Division Director, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, WA State Health Care AuthorityMore information: NAMI-WA Crisis Resources: http://namiwa.org/index.php/resources/covid-19-resources Crisis Text Line is open 24/7 - text NAMI to 741741Crisis Connections (King County): https://www.crisisconnections.org/novel-coronavirus/ Call the 24-hour Crisis Line: 866-427-4747 You may also text the word "Coronavirus" to 211-211 to get more information on coronavirus.WA State Health Care Authority: https://www.hca.wa.gov/information-about-novel-coronavirus-covid-19 Call the 24-hour WA Recovery Help Line: 1-866-789-1511WA State Coronavirus Response: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/information-for/you-and-your-family/mental-and-emotional-well-being   WA State Dept of Health:  https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020COVID19/ResourcesandRecommendations  Watch the 5/7/20 state briefing on mental health trends & funding: https://youtu.be/S8B1Y9kyugE

City Inside/Out: COVID-19: Mental Health Help

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