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 a resolution from Councilmember Kshama Sawant supporting the unionization of Starbucks workers, a move to establish a minimum wage for gig workers in Seattle, a plan to coordinate efforts to clean up homeless encampments under state highways, a business-led discussion on public safety, and a growing concern over traffic enforcement statistics. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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2022 Episode 6: Starbucks Union Resolution, Highway Homeless Encampment Help, Businesses Weigh in on Public Safety

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 a possibly permanent extension of outdoor cafes and other street uses, changes in police reform measures from the state legislature, concerns over a Seattle Police Dept. disciplinary audit, problems with an "unsustainable" fare enforcement system for Sound Transit, and more. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

2022 Episode 5: Street Use Permit Questions, Police Reform Changes, Sound Transit Fare Enforcement Troubles, and More

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 a controversial end to grocery worker hazard pay, some new questions for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, two school levies Seattleites will vote on in February, and a deep, deep dive on tunneling for Sound Transit. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

2022 Episode 4: Ending Grocery Store Hazard Pay, Homelessness Help Request, School Levies, Sound Transit Tunnel Challenges

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 politics behind new committee assignments for the Seattle City Council, an update from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a follow-up on the "ruse tactics" of the Seattle Police Department, and a partisan divide over... snowplows? If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

2022 Episode 3: Council Committee Assignments, Homelessness Update, Police Ruse Follow-Up, and More

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 Seattle City Council&apos;s reaction to a  disinformation "ruse" used by the Seattle Police Department, the eviction moratorium decision facing Mayor Harrell, the newly-started state legislative session, and more, including a look at a challenge to the resiliency of our state&apos;s transportation system during severe winter weather. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

2022 Episode 2: SPD Disinformation, Eviction Moratorium, State Legislature Underway, "One Seattle," Transportation Troubles

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&apos;s going to be the new Seattle City Council President, what Mayor Harrell&apos;s new team indicates about his priorities, the legacy of Mayor Jenny Durkan, and a new look at a troubling transportation trend.  Plus, David reveals the secret of what it takes to make great wine (hint: it might not be the grapes, after all). If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

2022 Episode 1: New City Council President, Mayor Durkan's Legacy, a Troubling Transportation Trend, and More, with New Co-Host David Kroman!

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight record a special episode at Converge Media Studios,  taking a close look at Mayor-Elect Harrell&apos;s leadership team, the busy end-of-the-year agenda for the Seattle City Council, a statewide homelessness investment plan, and concerns about the safety of Seattle&apos;s scooter share pilot program. Plus, we celebrate Kevin&apos;s LAST podcast, as he ends SCC Insight at the end of the year, with some delicious baked goods for the holidays.  The show will go on with a new co-host in 2022, so stay tuned. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 48: Mayor-Elect Harrell's Leadership Team, Statewide Homelessness Investments, Scooter Share Safety Concerns, and Celebrating Kevin's Last Podcast!

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the fate of the attempt to recall Councilmember Kshama Sawant, an early rift between the Counil and City Attorney-Elect Ann Davison, a new approach to cleaning up homeless encampments, and the city&apos;s plans for new relief dollars ahead. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 47: Sawant Recall Results, City Attorney Clash, New Homelessness Approach, and More

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight examine the final push for votes in the Councilmember Sawant recall election, lessons learned from the City&apos;s negotiation of a $3.5M deal with the family of police shooting victim Charleena Lyles, some new rules for the City Council, and more. Also: Kevin has a slam-dunk idea to go with your next cup of coffee. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 46: Sawant Recall Vote, Charleena Lyles Decision, New Rules for City Council, and More!

Well, the coffee break podcast that has brought you the ins and outs of City Hall has a tough story to tell--Kevin Schofield is ending Seattle City Council Insight at the end of the year! Kevin talks here with co-host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel about his decision, what&apos;s next, and the importance of local, independent journalism. It&apos;s a tough day, but the show will go on. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 45: Say It Isn't So--Kevin Is Ending SCC Insight December 31st!

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a final look at the approved 2022 city budget, and an impending land swap between the city and King County. Plus, a look at why the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority will not be doing a "point-in-time" count of homeless residents, a new sheriff selection process, and a new set of regulations for the City Council. Also: a reflection on the deliciousness of tartlet season. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2022 Episode 44: Budget Aftermath, City Land Swap, No Homeless Count, New Sheriff, New Council Regulations

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight discuss the arguments behind the final reckoning of the City budget, including a battle to uncover the truth about funding for the Seattle Police Department. Plus, celebrations and concerns with the opening of a new COVID vaccination site, ballots in the mail for the Sawant recall election, and a political mess for the state redistricting commission. Also: it&apos;s never too early to start discussing holiday cookie favorites. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 43: Final Budget Fireworks, New COVID Vaccination Clinics, Sawant Recall Ballots Mailed, Redistricting in Court

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the Seattle City Council&apos;s budget cut proposals, including some feedback from Mayor-Elect Harrell, a homelessness update from Councilmember Andrew Lewis, a continuing defamation lawsuit involving Councilmember Kshama Sawant, and a study of how Seattle&apos;s 9-1-1 system could soon change. Plus: thoughts on a baked dish that&apos;s so good, it&apos;s huggable. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 42: Budget Questions, Homelessness Update, Sawant Defamation Lawsuit, 9-1-1 Study

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive on the local November elections, the final push for a balanced City budget, emergency legislation from the Mayor on police hiring bonuses, and a long-awaited change in Seattle&apos;s mobile home park legislation. And, Kevin&apos;s keeping his cool culinary sense with a frozen treat perfect for the fall season. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 41: Election Aftermath, Council Budget: Crunch Time, Mayor Establishes Police Hiring Bonuses, and Mobile Home Park Legislation

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Kevin Schofield of Seattle City Council Insight take a deep dive into the post-election power shuffle within the Council and Mayor&apos;s office. Plus, an update on the city budget process, a delay in a controversial helmet law vote for the King County Board of Health, a redistricting plan, and more! Also, Kevin and Brian debate: are pancakes a finger food? If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 40: Post-Election Changes, Budget Update, Helmet Law Vote Delayed, Rent Control, Redistricting Redux

Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!