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2026 Episode 14: Mayor's Shelter Plan Update, Human Services Audit?, Public Restrooms Redux
28 mins; April 01, 2026
2026 Episode 13: Vote By Mail Changing?, Light Rail Opening, Surveillance Camera Pause, and More
27 mins; March 25, 2026
2026 Episode 12: Downtown Job Losses, Homeless Shelter Siting Plans Revealed, and More
28 mins; March 18, 2026
2026 Episode 11: Proposed Library Levy Increase, New Shelter Expansion Plan, and More
25 mins; March 11, 2026
2026 Episode 10: Seattle Nearing Legal Levy Limit, Maker's District Reversal, and More
28 mins; March 04, 2026
2026 Episode 9: Surveillance Camera Debate Continues, CARE Department Concerns, and More
28 mins; February 25, 2026
2026 Episode 8: Mayor Wilson's First State of the City Address, Council Aims Jail Ban at ICE, SPD "Sentinel Report" Concerns
28 mins; February 18, 2026
Patrons-First Podcast: Millionaire's Tax, ICE Concerns, and More with Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37
29 mins; February 12, 2026
2026 Episode 6: Is Seattle's Public Drug Use Ordinance Working?, Super Bowl Economic Impacts, and More
28 mins; February 11, 2026
2026 Episode 5: Tech Sector Layoffs Troubling Seattle, Evictions Hit Record High, and More
28 mins; February 04, 2026
2026 Episode 4: Washington State's ICE Response, Mayor Wilson's New Department Head Choices, and More
28 mins; January 28, 2026
2026 Episode 3: Can Seattle Keep ICE Out?, SPD Protest Questions, Social Housing's Future
31 mins; January 21, 2026
Patrons-First Podcast: Surveillance Cams, Police Contracts, and More with Councilmember Bob Kettle
36 mins; January 15, 2026
2026 Episode 1: Mayor Wilson Sworn In, Drug Arrest/Diversion Policy Controversy, and More
29 mins; January 07, 2026
2025 Episode 50: Flooding Response, Comprehensive Plan Vote and More at Patrons Appreciation Year-End Event!
28 mins; December 17, 2025
2025 Episode 49: Split Vote on Police Union Agreement, Affordable Housing Bailout, and More
27 mins; December 10, 2025
2025 Episode 48: New Councilmember Eddie Lin, Mayor-Elect Wilson's Leadership Team, State Budget Concerns
27 mins; December 04, 2025
2025 Episode 47: City Budget Finalized, Mayor-Elect Wilson's Transition Team, and More
28 mins; November 26, 2025
2025 Episode 46: Trump Targets Wilson/World Cup, City Council Raises Permit Prices, and Homelessness Funding Concerns
28 mins; November 19, 2025
2025 Episode 45: Wilson Likely Next Mayor, Top SPD Civilians Fired, Public Records Concerns, and More
29 mins; November 12, 2025
2025 Episode 44: Early Election Results, Food Benefit Concerns, and More
27 mins; November 05, 2025
2025 Episode 43: Interpreting New Mayoral Polling, New SPOG Contract, and Amazon Job Cuts
28 mins; October 29, 2025
2025 Episode 42: "Cautious Optimism" on Economic Forecast, School Resource Officer Plan Rejected, Nude Beach Update
28 mins; October 22, 2025
2025 Episode 41: Multifamily Tax Exemption Debate, Crisis Care Center Concerns, and More
29 mins; October 15, 2025
Patrons-First Podcast: Rachel Smith, Outgoing President & CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber
30 mins; October 09, 2025
2025 Episode 39: Budget Public Hearings Begin, Federal Shutdown Impacts, ICE Influence in Seattle, and More
28 mins; October 08, 2025
2025 Episode 38: Pushing Back Against Threats of National Guard Federalization, CARE and the Council Budget Process, and More
28 mins; October 01, 2025
2025 Episode 37: Mayor's Budget Proposal, Did the Comprehensive Plan Deliver?, and More
28 mins; September 24, 2025
2025 Episode 36: Mayor's Race Fundraising Flip, Comprehensive Plan Challenges, and More
29 mins; September 17, 2025
2025 Episode 35: City Surveillance Concerns, Are SOAP and SODA Laws Working?, and More
28 mins; September 10, 2025
2025 Episode 34: Light Rail Cost Estimates Soaring, Labor Endorsements Battle in Mayor's Race, Design Review Debate, and More
28 mins; September 03, 2025
2025 Episode 33 - Patrons-First Podcast! Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan!
28 mins; August 21, 2025
2025 Episode 32: Seattle Shield Questions, Changing Economic Forecast, Progressive Election Leads Increasing
28 mins; August 13, 2025
2025 Episode 31: New Councilmember Sworn In, Renter's Commission Madness, Changing Public Comment Rules?
28 mins; July 30, 2025
2025 Episode 30: Mayoral Race Preview, Criminal Justice Sales Tax Debate, Public Broadcasting Concerns, and More
28 mins; July 23, 2025
2025 Episode 29: Juarez Enters D5 Consideration, SODO Maker's Space Delayed, Nude Beach Court Fight, and More
28 mins; July 16, 2025
2025 Episode 28: Candidates Apply for Council's D-5 Job, New Graffiti Law Questions, Affordable Housing Lawsuit, and More
28 mins; July 09, 2025
2025 Episode 27: Nelson Sales Tax Proposal for Public Safety/Treatment Options, Revamped Business Tax Plan from Rinck and Harrell, and More
28 mins; July 02, 2025
Patrons-First Podcast: Local, State, and National Education Concerns with Dr. Stephan Blanford!
29 mins; June 27, 2025
2025 Episode 25: No Kings Fallout, Affordable Housing Financial Crisis, I-5 Shutdowns, and More
27 mins; June 18, 2025
2025 Episode 24: National Guard Deployment Concerns, Mayor Wants Stronger "Nuisance" Laws, Renter-Landlord Regulations, and More
28 mins; June 11, 2025
2025 Episode 23: Councilmember Moore Steps Down, Kshama Sawant Running for Congress, and More
28 mins; June 04, 2025
2025 Episode 22: "Mayday" Protests, Police Hiring Budget Concerns, Ethics Code Battle Brewing, and More
28 mins; May 28, 2025
PATRONS-FIRST PODCAST: City Council Ethics Code Battle, State Budget Approval, and more with Hannah Krieg of "The Burner"!
29 mins; May 22, 2025
2025 Episode 20: New Candidates in Local Races, Kiosk Conundrum, Municipal Court Complaint
28 mins; May 14, 2025
2025 Episode 19: Council Ethics Code Revision, Automated Cameras Legislation, SPOG Sues SPD, and More
28 mins; May 07, 2025
2025 Episode 18: Seattle Police Hiring Numbers Up, State Budget Questions, Tree Ordinance Revisited?
25 mins; April 30, 2025
2025 Episode 17: City Responding to Federal Cuts, Limiting Cars at Pike Place?, $1.3B Education Levy Proposal, and More
27 mins; April 23, 2025
2025 Episode 16: SODO Housing Legal Challenge, Gun Violence Reduction Plans, City Council Tensions
28 mins; April 09, 2025
2025 Episode 15: Expanding Speed Camera Program, Jumpstart Tax Projection Shortfall, Gun Violence Audit
29 mins; April 02, 2025
2025 Episode 14: Late-Night Lounge Laws, State Budget Showdown, Problematic Pickleball, and More
27 mins; March 26, 2025
Patrons-First Podcast: With Rep. Chipalo Street, D-37!
29 mins; March 21, 2025
2025 Episode 12: Council Approves Hard-Fought SODO Housing Bill, Former Deputy Mayor Speaks Out, Speeding Up Sound Transit Construction, and More
28 mins; March 19, 2025
2025 Episode 11: Expanding the CARE Department, New Challengers in City Elections, and Are Democracy Vouchers Working?
27 mins; March 12, 2025
2025 Episode 10: City Budget Forecast, Federal Policy Group Meets, and "Parents' Bill of Rights" Pre-emptive Initiative Plan
26 mins; March 05, 2025
2025 Episode 9: SODO Housing Proposal Under Fire, Totem Poles Debate, New Police Chief Priorities, and More
28 mins; February 26, 2025
2025 Episode 8: State of the City, Wage Theft Lawsuit, What's Next for Social Housing
28 mins; February 19, 2025
SNVB Patrons-First Podcast: Immigration Insights w/Roxana Norouzi of OneAmerica
28 mins; February 18, 2025
2025 Episode 6: Social Housing Election Results, Crowd Control Policy Split Decision, Comprehensive Plan, and More
28 mins; February 12, 2025
2025 Episode 5: New Committee on Federal Policy Changes, Police Hiring Trend?, SODA Law Questions
27 mins; February 05, 2025
2025 Episode 4: New Councilmember Appointed, Sanctuary City Struggle, SODO Land Battle
28 mins; January 29, 2025
2025 Episode 3: Ballots Arriving for Social Housing Funding Measure, AG Brown Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship, and More
28 mins; January 22, 2025
2025 Episode 2: Blast Balls and Crowd Control Measures for Seattle Police, Councilmember Candidates Announced, and More
29 mins; January 15, 2025
2025 Episode 1: Comprehensive Plan Questions, New Councilmember Choices, Public Safety Updates, and More
27 mins; January 08, 2025
2024 Episode 50: Selecting a New Councilmember, a New Police Chief, and More, with the Return of Co-Host David Kroman!
28 mins; December 18, 2024
2024 Episode 49: New SPD Crowd Control Policy, City Council and SDOT Departures, and More with Erica C. Barnett!
29 mins; December 11, 2024
2024 Episode 48: A State Legislative Preview with Paul Queary of the Washington Observer!
28 mins; December 04, 2024
2024 Episode 47: Budget Breakdown, Changes for Seattle Police, and More with Guest Host Kevin Schofield!
28 mins; November 27, 2024
2024 Episode 46: King County Executive Dow Constantine on Homelessness, Sound Transit, and Why He's Not Running Again
25 mins; November 20, 2024
2024 Episode 45: What's Next for the City Council, with Councilmember-Elect Alexis Mercedes Rinck!
30 mins; November 13, 2024
2024 Episode 44: Election Aftermath, with Former Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata!
28 mins; November 06, 2024
2024 Episode 43: Downtown Design Review Waiver, Return to Work Challenges, and More with Guest Host Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association!
28 mins; October 30, 2024
2024 Episode 42: Mixed Economic Forecast, Revised Growth Plan Released, Transit Troubles, and More with Guest Host Ryan Packer of the Urbanist!
28 mins; October 23, 2024
2024 Episode 41: Budget Update, Homelessness Response Restructuring, and More with Former Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis!
29 mins; October 16, 2024
2024 Episode 40: Lessons in Leadership, Understanding Budgets and More with Guest Host (and Former Council President) Debora Juarez!
31 mins; October 09, 2024
2024 Episode 39: Budget Proposal Deep Dive, Transportation Levy Insights and More, with Guest Host Kevin Schofield!
30 mins; October 02, 2024
2024 Episode 38: Mayor's Budget Proposal, Lateral Police Hires, and More, with Guest Host Erica C. Barnett
29 mins; September 25, 2024
2024 Episode 37: Council Proposes I-137 Alternative, SOAP/SODA Moves Forward, and More... with Guest Host Justin Carder!
29 mins; September 18, 2024
2024 Episode 36: SOAP/SODA Moves Forward, New Homelessness Agreement, Patron Questions, and More!
28 mins; September 11, 2024
2024 Episode 35: Back-to-School Safety, Budget Cuts Brewing, and More!
28 mins; September 04, 2024
2024 Episode 34: Patrons-First Podcast on the Democratic Convention, with Guest Host Scott Greenstone!
29 mins; August 29, 2024
2024 Episode 33: School Mental Health Funding Debate, SOAP/SODA Zones, Answering Patron Questions, and More!
28 mins; August 14, 2024
2024 Episode 32: Patrons-First Podcast on the Future of Seattle Public Schools - with Seattle Council PTSA President Samantha Fogg
28 mins; August 09, 2024
2024 Episode 31: Hellcat Driver Arrested, DoorDash Issues Ultimatum, King County Jail Deal, and More
28 mins; July 31, 2024
2024 Episode 30: New SCORE Jail Plan, Public Safety Update, Minimum Wage Fight, and More
28 mins; July 24, 2024
2024 Episode 29: App-based Delivery Driver Legislation Delays, Light Rail Concerns, and More
23 mins; July 17, 2024
2024 Episode 28: Transportation Levy Finalized, Drug Overdoses & Crime Report, Natural Gas on the Ballot, and More
28 mins; July 10, 2024
2024 Episode 27 - Patrons-First Podcast: Expanding the CARE Department - with Chief Amy Smith
29 mins; July 05, 2024
2024 Episode 26: Delay on School Closure Announcement, We Deliver Care Asks for Funding, Social Housing on the Ballot?
29 mins; June 26, 2024
2024 Episode 25: An Announcement from Former SPD Chief Diaz, Hellcat on Trial, Mental Health Investments, and More
28 mins; June 19, 2024
2024 Episode 24: Surveillance Camera Questions, Vacant Building Fires, Taming the "Hellcat"
29 mins; June 12, 2024
2024 Episode 23: SPD Chief Diaz Removed from Post, Delivery Driver Wage Law and Equitable Development Votes Delayed
29 mins; May 30, 2024
2024 Episode 22: Police Recruitment Vote, Ethics Concern for Councilmember Woo, KCRHA Troubles, and More
28 mins; May 22, 2024
2024 Episode 21: Council Approves SPOG Contract, Budget Deficit Growing, Comprehensive Plan Pushback
29 mins; May 15, 2024
2024 Episode 20: Asylum Seekers Encampment, Transportation Levy Changes, SPD Harassment Investigation, and More
28 mins; May 08, 2024
2024 Episode 19: Council Disagreements, Public Safety Framework, Delivery Driver Wages, and More!
28 mins; May 01, 2024
2024 Episode 18: Housing Measure Rejected, Transportation Plan Approved, and Answering Patron Questions!
29 mins; April 24, 2024
2024 Episode 17: Budget Process Starts Early, Police Recruiting, Library Closures, and More
28 mins; April 17, 2024
2024 Episode 16: Budget Forecast, Police Guild Contract Questions, Transportation Levy Preview, and More!
29 mins; April 10, 2024
2024 Episode 15: Patrons-First Podcast! Redefining "Public Safety" in Seattle, with CARE Acting Chief Amy Smith
30 mins; April 04, 2024
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