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 break down some proposed changes to affordable housing regulations in Seattle, the resolution of a $15 million surplus in the police department budget, a deep dive on the 2020 Census and what it says about housing in Seattle, and twist in the story of a $4 per hour hazard pay ordinance for grocery workers. Plus, SNVB goes international with a discussion of the Swiss delicacy of nidelkuchen. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

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2021 Episode 34: Affordable Housing Changes, Police Budget Battle Resolved (For Now), and COVID Hazard Pay Here to Stay

With the start of the school year, all eyes are on our state education system, from early learning up through high school.  Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with special guest Dr. Stephan Blanford, former Seattle School Board Director, about the current challenges of early education, the impact of the new "Fair Start for Kids Act,"  the effect of years of churn and turnover for Seattle School Board and Seattle Public Schools&apos; superintendent position, and some advice for current school families and SPS leadership. We&apos;ll be back with more city politics analysis with Brian and Kevin Schofield of SCC Insight next week. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 33: Early Education Challenges, Straight Talk on Seattle Schools: A Conversation with Dr. Stephan Blanford

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 break down Governor Jay Inslee&apos;s vaccine and masking mandates, a debate over funding for the Seattle Police Department, Seattle&apos;s economic outlook and upcoming budget deliberations, and a new approach to the use of less lethal weapons like tear gas or pepper spray. Plus, Kevin turns up the philosophical heat with a unifying theory of sourdough bread. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 32: New COVID Restrictions, Seattle's Economic Outlook, SPD Spending, City Budget Priorities

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 look at how the Council is working to bring more businesses downtown, plus the challenges of moving parking enforcement officers under SDOT supervision, and a new look at the city&apos;s less lethal weapons ordinance. Also, we look at the latest numbers on SPD officers leaving the department, and court challenges that could affect Seattle&apos;s homelessness policies. And, Kevin voices his concerns on baking with white chocolate. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 31: Filling Vacancies Downtown, SPD Officer Retention Concerns, Compassion Seattle Court Challenge

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 delve into last week&apos;s primary results, a fight between the Council and Mayor over the Jumpstart payroll tax, the Council&apos;s summer "jam session" (with accompaniment by Kevin), a consent decree update, and a look at Sound Transit&apos;s realignment plan, too! Plus, notes on how to customize your store-bought coffee cake to make it even tastier. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 30: Primary Election Analysis, Payroll Tax Tussle, Consent Decree Update, Sound Transit Realignment

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 Seattle City Council&apos;s resolution to put Compassion Seattle on the ballot for the fall election, Sound Transit realignment, Seattle&apos;s multiple public safety issues, and the biggest challenges city-wide candidates face in this week&apos;s primary election. Plus, Kevin&apos;s boiling over with ideas about how to improve your bread-baking techniques. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 29: Compassion Seattle on the Ballot, Public Safety Problems, Primary Races to Watch

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 in-person at Converge Media studios to discuss a proposed end to the Seattle&apos;s hazard pay increase for grocery workers, new spending proposals for public safety alternatives, a local church&apos;s bold plan to fight Black displacement, and a proposed change for "single family zoning" in Seattle that could have major impacts in your neighborhood. Plus, Kevin consumes some blackberry ganache with panache. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 28: Public Safety Spending, Fighting Black Community Displacement, Changing "Single-Family Zoning"

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 look at a new city plan to protect whistleblowers, investments in the BIPOC community, some legal concerns over a proposed Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts, and big PAC spending in city elections, too. Plus, Kevin walks a thin line on the Toll House vs. individual cookie debate. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 27: Whistleblower Protections, BIPOC Community Investments, City Charter Challenges, Election Spending

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 break down some upcoming short-term and long-term changes for your City Light bill, a plan to raise street parking rates, concerns around ending the grocery worker hazard pay ordinance, and a deep dive on the discipline ahead for two officers charged with trespassing at the January 6th insurrection in Washington, D.C. Plus, Kevin chills out with his take on using frozen butter when baking pastry. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 26: City Light "Rate Path," Street Parking Rate Increases, and OPA Recommendation to Fire 2 SPD Officers

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 what&apos;s next for our state after the June 30th reopening. Plus, a look at some new affordable housing regulations, concerns from the mayor&apos;s office on some new renters&apos; rights bills, a new approach to less lethal weapons for police, and more! Plus, Kevin&apos;s on a cookie craze, and Brian&apos;s surfing for breakfast treats from a land across the sea. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 25: Reopening Washington State, Mayor Won't Sign Renters' Rights Bills, Less Lethal Weapons 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 discuss the Seattle City Council&apos;s finishing touches on a $128M COVID relief spending package, the extension of the Seattle&apos;s eviction moratorium, and the signature gathering deadline ahead for the "Compassion Seattle" charter amendment on homelessness. Plus, Kevin and Brian sample some summertime baked treats that&apos;ll have you asking for s&apos;more. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 24: COVID Relief Finalized; Eviction Moratorium Extended; Compassion Seattle Signature Gathering Deadline

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 a new push on the Council for emergency shelter funding, regulating independent contractors and food delivery drivers, legal questions around the Council&apos;s new tenant protection ordinances, and decriminalizing psychedelic drugs, too! Plus, Kevin and Brian examine a new croissant-muffin recipe with some density intensity. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 23: Speeding up Homeless Shelter Spending, New Tenant Protections Possibly Illegal, Decriminalizing Psychedelic Drugs?

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 a group of new bills about renter protections that has divided the Council, a possible extension of the eviction moratorium, investments in the BIPOC community, and a failed attempt at cutting the Seattle Police Department&apos;s budget. Plus, Kevin and Brian celebrate National Donut Day (can we please make it a week?) with a shout-out to Good Day Donuts in White Center.  If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 22: Renters' Rights Debate Divides Council, BIPOC Investments in Progress, SPD Budget Cut Attempt Fails

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 how and where the city plans to spend federal COVID relief dollars, the path ahead for the Compassion Seattle charter amendment on homeless services after a court found it ready to collect signatures, and Seattle&apos;s plan to close its mass vaccination sites and go mobile with the city&apos;s COVID response. And, with Brian checking in from a "Cream City" remote recording studio with some special guests, Kevin kicks out the jam with a report on his latest incredible spreadables.  If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 21: COVID Relief Spending Plan, "Compassion Seattle" Gathering Signatures, COVID Vaccines Going Mobile

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 Council&apos;s rent assistance plans for small businesses and nonprofits, a participatory budgeting proposal that&apos;s still unclear, an ongoing fight over police accountability and budgeting, a look at the final list of candidates for the city&apos;s August primaries, and more. Plus, Kevin and Brian spin a yarn about "wooly bread" and the artistry of baking. If you like this podcast, please support us on Patreon! 

2021 Episode 20: Small Business Assistance, Participatory Budgeting Concerns, Police Funding Debate, Candidate Filing Deadline

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