Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!
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A podcast where the people, places, happenings and history of West Seattle intersect.
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Mastering Events is a podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of live event marketing and promotion, and the people who have made it their profession. Presented by all-in-one event marketing and CRM platform Audience Republic, and hosted by former Rolling Stone Australia editor Rod Yates, Mastering Events brings together thought leaders and seasoned professionals from the live event sector to combine insightful conversations with lively anecdotes, real-world examples and actionable ...
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2024 Episode 37: Council Proposes I-137 Alternative, SOAP/SODA Moves Forward, and More... with Guest Host Justin Carder!
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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and guest host Justin Carder of the Capitol Hill Blog discuss the new alternative proposed by the City Council regarding funding for social housing, another housing program from King County (that sounds a lot like social h…
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2024 Episode 36: SOAP/SODA Moves Forward, New Homelessness Agreement, Patron Questions, and More!
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Learn about the latest in Seattle-area public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and guest host Hannah Krieg of the Stranger discuss a highly-charged meeting that appears to be leading to new laws to combat drug use and prostitution, a new agreement between the City of Seattle and the King Count…
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2024 Episode 35: Back-to-School Safety, Budget Cuts Brewing, and More!
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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 legal case finally dropped against former Councilmember Kshama Sawant, problems with a police accountability watchdog group, an investment in back-to-school safety, a major b…
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2024 Episode 34: Patrons-First Podcast on the Democratic Convention, with Guest Host Scott Greenstone!
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This week, it's a patrons-first podcast with an insider's look at last week's Democratic National Convention! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel speaks with guest co-host Scott Greenstone of KUOW about Scott's reporting at the DNC, the rising significance of Washington State in this year's national elections, and more. If you like this podcast and w…
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2024 Episode 33: School Mental Health Funding Debate, SOAP/SODA Zones, Answering Patron Questions, and More!
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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 disagreement over mental health funding for Seattle schools, the Seattle's push for "exclusion zones" for prostitution or drug crime, a race to the finish to pass legislation…
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2024 Episode 32: Patrons-First Podcast on the Future of Seattle Public Schools - with Seattle Council PTSA President Samantha Fogg
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It's a patrons-first podcast on the future of Seattle Public Schools! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with Seattle Council PTSA President Samantha Fogg about declining school populations (and funding), school closures planned for the fall of 2025, and school safety, too. If you like this podcast--where you can learn about the latest in loca…
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2024 Episode 31: Hellcat Driver Arrested, DoorDash Issues Ultimatum, King County Jail Deal, and More
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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 arrest of Belltown Hellcat driver Miles Hudson, an ultimatum from DoorDash to the City of Seattle, a new agreement with the King County Jail, a push for low-income energy a…
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2024 Episode 30: New SCORE Jail Plan, Public Safety Update, Minimum Wage Fight, and More
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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 City's new plan to incarcerate misdemeanor offenders in a jail in Des Moines, an update on public safety from Interim SPD Chief Sue Rahr, the swearing-in of Chief Amy Smith…
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2024 Episode 29: App-based Delivery Driver Legislation Delays, Light Rail Concerns, and More
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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 continuing delay on passing new app-based delivery driver legislation, an update on equitable development projects, concerns about light rail expansion in West Seattle, a d…
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Episode 25: Brian Kitts (Red Rocks Amphitheatre)
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Brian Kitts is the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer for City of Denver venues such as Colorado Convention Center, Denver Coliseum, Denver Performing Arts Complex, McNichols Civic Center Building, and of course the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The diversity of these venues and the events they hold gives Brian a unique and com…
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2024 Episode 28: Transportation Levy Finalized, Drug Overdoses & Crime Report, Natural Gas on the Ballot, and More
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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 finalized version of the transportation levy headed to voters, tweaks to Housing Levy spending and the approval of an offices-to-housing measure, a new report on drug overd…
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2024 Episode 27 - Patrons-First Podcast: Expanding the CARE Department - with Chief Amy Smith
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After the Mayor's announcement about expanding CARE (Community Assisted Response and Engagement, Seattle's third public safety department), questions remain: how have CARE's 911-alternative behavioral health teams performed? Does expanding CARE mean we need fewer police officers? With host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel, special guest Amy Smith,…
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Corey Topp is the Founder and Director of Sellout Digital, a digital marketing agency specializing in events. He is well versed in the art of selling out an event. Exhibit A is his own festival Reminisce, which he grew from a backyard party into an annual 10,000 capacity event in Melbourne. And then there’s Tailgate, a 1500-capacity Superbowl party…
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2024 Episode 26: Delay on School Closure Announcement, We Deliver Care Asks for Funding, Social Housing on the Ballot?
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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 delay in Seattle Public Schools' announcement to close 20 elementary schools, a push for improved public safety in our school system, a request to continue the work done by t…
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2024 Episode 25: An Announcement from Former SPD Chief Diaz, Hellcat on Trial, Mental Health Investments, and More
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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 bombshell announcement from former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz, the legal case building against the Belltown Hellcat, mental health investments at the county and city level, and a …
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Episode 23: Randy Nichols (Fly South Music Group)
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Randy Nichols is an artist manager and music tech startup advisor. He also has one of those resumes that makes you question whether he’s found a few more hours in the day than the rest of us. He's guided artists to multiple Gold records and Grammy nominations, as well as overseen record releases and sold out tours on six continents. He manages or h…
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2024 Episode 24: Surveillance Camera Questions, Vacant Building Fires, Taming the "Hellcat"
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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 privacy questions surrounding a proposed expansion of police surveillance, a new vacant building law meant to prevent dangerous fires that's apparently overdue, the legal c…
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Sean Callanan is the Founder of sports digital marketing agency Sports Geek, and host of the Sports Geek podcast. His career began in technology, but as a passionate sports fan he was always looking for a way to merge the two worlds. Hence, in 2009, Sports Geek was born. Sean has a deep understanding of the sports marketing landscape, and includes …
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2024 Episode 23: SPD Chief Diaz Removed from Post, Delivery Driver Wage Law and Equitable Development Votes Delayed
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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 Mayor Bruce Harrell's decision to remove Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz from his post, a delay for the City Council on two votes (to lower app-based delivery driver wages and…
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2024 Episode 22: Police Recruitment Vote, Ethics Concern for Councilmember Woo, KCRHA Troubles, and More
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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's vote on police recruitment and retention, a possible conflict of interest on an upcoming vote for Councilmember Tanya Woo, a dismal week of developme…
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Michael Julian is the Founder of SEERS, a multifaceted company dedicated to driving innovation and fostering cultural transformation in the world of dance music, live events and festivals. Michael, or MJ as he’s commonly known, was born in Minsk in Belarus before moving to Brooklyn with his family in the early ’90s. In the last year of high school …
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2024 Episode 21: Council Approves SPOG Contract, Budget Deficit Growing, Comprehensive Plan Pushback
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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's approval of the police officer's union contract, a growing budget deficit, a pushback on the Mayor's Comprehensive Plan proposal from some unlikely p…
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2024 Episode 20: Asylum Seekers Encampment, Transportation Levy Changes, SPD Harassment Investigation, and More
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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 unauthorized encampment of asylum seekers in a Seattle park, a new, larger Transportation Levy proposal, an investigation into harassment and sexual discrimination within t…
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Episode 20: Jesse Lawrence (FanIQ + TicketIQ)
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Jesse Lawrence is the CEO and Co-Founder of marketing and content development platform FanIQ, and Founder of secondary ticketing platform TicketIQ. Each company works in tandem in what Jesse calls “the circle of life in the ticketing ecosystem”, and we explore that concept in this interview. We also look in depth at the kinds of content Jesse and h…
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2024 Episode 19: Council Disagreements, Public Safety Framework, Delivery Driver Wages, and More!
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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 moment of anger on the City Council (and the legislation behind it), a new public safety "framework" proposed by Mayor Harrell, the progress of a measure that would change wa…
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2024 Episode 18: Housing Measure Rejected, Transportation Plan Approved, and Answering Patron Questions!
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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 unusual committee-level rejection of some affordable housing legislation, a new plan to prevent fires in vacant buildings, the unveiling of a citywide Transportation Plan, …
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Episode 19: Justin Andrews (Danny Wimmer Presents)
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Justin Andrews is the Director of Ticketing at Danny Wimmer Presents. Justin’s ticketing resume is long and varied, having spent time at the Orange Bowl Committee, Live Nation, the Tampa Bay Lightning and his current role at Danny Wimmer Presents. DWP has a typically hectic summer schedule, with some of North America’s biggest festivals such as Wel…
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2024 Episode 17: Budget Process Starts Early, Police Recruiting, Library Closures, and More
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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 historically-early budget process beginning for the Seattle City Council, a new piece of equitable development legislation, a squabble over police hiring (and testing), a r…
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2024 Episode 16: Budget Forecast, Police Guild Contract Questions, Transportation Levy Preview, and More!
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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, city hall reporter for the Seattle Times, discuss a new budget forecast for the City of Seattle, a new twist in negotiating a contract for the Seattle Police Officer's Guild, a report on how SPD officers …
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Laurie Kirby is the President and Founder of FestForums, North America’s premiere conference for the festival industry. Each year in Santa Barbara festival producers from the music, film, and food and wine industries gather to swap ideas and network at FestForums, which Laurie founded in 2015. Laurie herself has plenty of firsthand experience in th…
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2024 Episode 15: Patrons-First Podcast! Redefining "Public Safety" in Seattle, with CARE Acting Chief Amy Smith
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Amy Smith, Acting Chief of Seattle's CARE Department (Community Assisted Response and Engagement, home to the city's 911 Center and its 911 alternative response teams) joins the podcast to discuss Seattle's changing approach to public safety. Host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel discusses the work of the CARE teams, the challenges facing 911 call…
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2024 Episode 14: Homelessness Questions, App-Based Worker Changes, Answering Patron Questions, and More!
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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's interaction with the King County Homelessness Authority, proposed changes for thousands of app-based workers in Seattle, the charges brought against …
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Episode 17: Oscar Ugaz (Atomikal, former Digital Business Manager, Real Madrid)
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Oscar Ugaz is the Strategy Director of Atomikal, and former Digital Business Manager at Real Madrid. For a man who worked at one of the most famous football clubs in the world, Oscar never really had any love of sport. But then again, he wasn’t hired to pull on his football boots and score goals – he was there because of his expertise in digital in…
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2024 Episode 13: Comprehensive Plan Questions, Preschool Expansion, Sidewalk Prioritization, and More
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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 launch of public comments on Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, another expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program, new land use legislation from Councilmember Tammy Morales, pr…
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2024 Episode 12: SPD Officer Pay Raises?, Sheriff Sues City of Burien, Municipal Court Troubles, and More
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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 push for Seattle Police Department pay raises, a public safety tour led by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, a lawsuit from the King County Sheriff regarding Burien's new camping …
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Episode 16: Anthony Diaz (Topeka Music Vacations)
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Anthony Diaz is the Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Topeka Music Vacations. He's had a long and accomplished career in the music vacations business, having spent more than a decade at Sixthman, which hosts music festivals at sea with events such as the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise, the Broadway Cruise, the Kiss Kruise, and many more. In January 202…
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2024 Episode 11: Mayor's Zoning Proposal, County Fentanyl Plan, State Passes Three Initiatives, and More!
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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 Mayor Harrell's new Comprehensive Plan proposal, King County's fentanyl crisis plan, a victory for state Republicans as three voter initiatives get passed into law, challenges …
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SNVB Special Edition! 2024 Episode 10: Council Protest & Arrests, Mayor's Transportation Plan, and More
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Extra! Extra! We've added a podcast this week to talk about a protest that led to six arrests at the Seattle City Council meeting. Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the larger context of this protest and what it may mean for the Council in the weeks ahead. Plus, Brian and David are taking a look at Mayo…
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2024 Episode 9 / Patrons-First Podcast: Seattle School Board Turmoil, Statewide Childcare Crisis, and More with Dr. Stephan Blanford
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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! It's a patrons-first podcast with a focus on education, early learning, and childcare, featuring special guest Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children's Alliance of Washington! Blanford, a former Seattle School Board Director, breaks down the …
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Episode 15: Josh Walker (Sports Innovation Lab)
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Josh Walker is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Innovation Lab. Sports Innovation Lab is a data company that is revolutionizing how sports leagues, teams and brands use data to understand their customers and acquire their future fan. The company analyzes fan behavior at scale, and then uses that intelligence to help organizations drive live viewers…
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2024 Episode 8: State of the City Address, CP Nelson Shifts From Outsider to Leader, State Transportation Funding Questions, and More
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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 break down Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City Address, the transformation of Council President Nelson from outsider to leader, a multi-million dollar question for voters emerging …
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2024 Episode 7: New Public Safety Committee, Female Officers' Concerns with SPD, Carbon Pricing Issues, and More
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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 approach of the Seattle City Council's new Public Safety Committee, a bombshell report for the Seattle Police Department regarding its treatment of female officers, a renew…
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Erin Nourijanian is the Vice President of Marketing at UBS Arena. When Erin started the role in February 2021, she was in the unique position of marketing a venue that was still being built. From establishing its brand and marketing events for a venue that wasn’t yet open, to winning over fans of the New York Islanders ice hockey team who were movi…
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2024 Episode 6: Mayor Harrell's Council, Graffiti Law Reinstated, Answering Our Patrons' Questions, and More!
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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, City Hall reporter for the Seattle Times discuss Mayor Harrell's influence over a new City Council, the beginning of the Council's work at the committee level, a battle over "lewd conduct" for the Liquor …
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2024 Episode 5: Patrons-First Podcast with Rep. Mia Gregerson!
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Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! In this patrons-first podcast, Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel breaks down a host of new statewide housing proposals with Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33)--including lot-splitting, "co-living" single-room occupancy units, mobile home park tenancy, and more--and…
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Paul Newman is the Director of Ticketing at AXS UK. When it comes to event ticketing, there’s not much Paul hasn’t seen. Not only will he celebrate 10 years as the Director of Ticketing at AXS UK in 2024, but prior to that he worked at Live Nation and AEG, where his roles included Director of Ticketing at London’s O2 Arena. He worked on Michael Jac…
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2024 Episode 4: Tanya Woo Chosen for Pos. 8 Seat, Mayor's Hiring Freeze, Statewide Fentanyl Efforts, and More
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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 newest member of the Seattle City Council, a hiring freeze by the City of Seattle up against a major budget deficit, a plea for state help from tribes dealing with the fent…
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2024 Episode 3: Council Candidate Pool Reduced to 8, SPD Lawsuits, New Gun Control Proposals, and More
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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 take the open Position 8 City Council seat, new legal accusations facing the Seattle Police Department, a set of new gun contro…
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Episode 12: Morgan Margolis (Knitting Factory Entertainment)
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Morgan Margolis is the CEO and President of Knitting Factory Entertainment. The very first Knitting Factory opened in New York in 1987, but since then the company’s operations have expanded far and wide, to the point where they now own and manage venues ranging from small clubs to outdoor amphitheatres, and produce events and festivals such as Dese…
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2024 Episode 2: New Councilmember Debate, Fort Lawton Proposal, "Housing 2.0" in Olympia, and More!
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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 debate over who should be selected as the Council's new Position 8 member, a new plan for developing Fort Lawton, a focus on housing at the state legislature, concerns over…
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