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Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and music journalist Devon Leger to discuss the bursting of the music festival bubble. Devon explains the fragile dream that keeps local music festivals alive and all the contributing factors making them unsustainable. Then, for a bit of silly fun, we get into everyone’s Seattle rants. And boy, do we have them. Ballard drivers! Parking on arterials! Not dancing at concerts! Finally, Devon shares some of the Seattle shows he’s most looking forward to this weekend, including Brivele’s anti-fascist and pro-labor Yiddish folk music, as well as indigenous-led Khu.éex’s  spaced-out, funk jam band.  Want to check out the shows Devon mentioned? KHU.ÉEX' - "Red Cedar In The Hour Of Chaos" Album Release Celebration & Documentary Fundraiser Klezmer Starts Here! A benefit for Donkeysaddle, with Brivele and Tzepl Terror Cactus, Bloqueador Solar, Fem Du Lit Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 6th episode City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today, Jane is joined by regular contributor Chase Hutchinson to talk about the latest on the proposed millionaire tax and other efforts to raise funds for the state. Also, Jane and Creative Producer Liam Billingham ask Tacoma resident Chase their burning Tacoma questions. Finally, Chase brings us an exclusive on news about the Northwest Film Forum. Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 5th episode City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by producer Sam J Leeds to do a deep dive into protest movements in Seattle. They start with speaking to South Seattle resident Katie, who is part of the networks of people making ICE whistle packets and doing community education related to civil rights and rapid response. Then Jane and Sam speak to two UW students who were part of last year’s pro-Palestinian student occupation of a UW building. They get into what the protest hoped to accomplish, what happened to the students in the aftermath, and what a records request revealed about how the Trump administration was pressuring UW to respond.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 4th episode City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Jane is joined by The Burner’s Hannah Krieg and City Cast Executive Producer Ashley Smith to discuss the protests over the weekend in Seattle and the police guild’s response to Mayor Wilson’s plan to have SPD monitor ICE. Also, they discuss DoorDash’s gripes with Seattle’s delivery laws. Finally, they find some good news in our new segment, Good Newsday Tuesday! Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 3rd episode City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the show, Jane is joined by executive producer Ashley Smith and producers Liam Billingham and Sam J Leeds to share our team recommendations for February. It’s a short month, but it’s jam-packed with things to do. From Black-owned businesses to support, to museums to visit, and all kinds of cult films to watch, we have a little something for everyone.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 2nd episode City Fruit Seattle Cider Company Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Marcus Harrison Green and the prince of social media, Ben Keenan, to discuss what Seattle is looking for from our political leaders right now. They also talk about Starbucks' new AI ‘companion’ and what they are up to this weekend.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 30th episode Seattle Cider Company Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the show, Jane is joined by contributors Chase Hutchinson and Guy Oron to discuss the latest update on the Denny Blaine saga – how advocates for Seattle’s queer nude beach have organized as a non-profit and were granted a Motion to Intervene in the lawsuit brought by a group of neighbors trying to close the park. Then Jane explains why a little-known psychedelic called ibogaine has become a darling for a surprising group of bipartisan politicians, including here in Washington state. And finally, the three break down some much-needed good news for the Seattle arts scene.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 29th episode Seattle Cider Company Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today Jane is joined by Deputy Mayor of Burien, Hugo Garcia, to discuss how he’s helping to monitor for ICE in Burien. They also talk local politics with contributor Brett Hamil. Then, Jane and Brett are joined by contributor Lex Vaughan to discuss the closure of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, and the latest on the potential tax on owners of short-term rental properties in WA state. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 28th episode Seattle Cider Company Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane talks with contributor Hannah Krieg and producer Sam J Leeds about Seattle’s response to the CPB killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis – including protests in front of the federal building, local legislators' response to the DHS budget, and updated numbers on ICE arrests and deportations in our state. Then Jane asks for help understanding The Stranger’s birth chart reading for the crosslake connection, which opens March 28th, making the train an Aries… or does it? And finally, the show wraps with a discussion of a new EV ballot measure, which would eliminate Tesla’s exclusive right to sell directly to consumers in Washington. Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 27th episode Seattle Cider Company Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane turns the podcast over to Executive Producer Ashley Smith, Social Media Hero Ben Keenan, and Awful Announcing’s Sean Keeley to talk that incredible Seahawks game. Then Jane returns to talk with Ashley and Creative Producer Sam Leeds about layoffs, the challenges facing small businesses in Seattle, and the restaurants recognized by the James Beard Awards. Finally, they talk about the new apple that just dropped and the mystery of butterhorns. Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 26th episode Seattle Cider Company Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane and contributor Marcus Harrison Green are joined by UW Center for Human Rights Director Angelina Godoy to discuss their recent report, which found at least 7 cases in which Washington license plate information was used to carry out immigration enforcement, leading to arrest or deportation in civil cases. Angelina explains how this violates state law and what she recommends our elected officials do about it. Then, Marcus and Jane speak with Seattle Times arts economy reporter Margo Vansynghel about a new proposal to give Seattle Center a glow-up, what it will cost residents, and why the center’s fate is somewhat in limbo. Finally, all three share some good news and recommendations for the weekend.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 23rd episode Seattle Cider Company City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the show, Jane is joined by regular contributors Hannah Krieg and Brett Hamil to discuss the distressing news  of Seattle schools sheltering in place after unconfirmed ICE sightings, a new bill potentially affecting sex workers, and a proposal to deter dangerous climbing at Gas Works Park. Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 22nd episode Seattle Cider Company City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributors Ryan Packer and Chase Hutchinson to discuss what upzoning 30 Seattle neighborhood centers could look like, as well as lingering questions about what the hell is happening in Belltown in light of The Crocodile being up for sale. Plus, Jane, Ryan, and Chase dive into a comprehensive list of listener suggestions for car-free zones in Seattle. Which leaves us asking, where should Seattle’s town center be? Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 21st episode Seattle Cider Company City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on City Cast Seattle, we're talking about the best and worst places to cycle in Seattle and how cyclists became a force in city politics. Then we dig into some more of the new bills the Washington legislature is considering. Joining us to talk about bikes is a very special guest: Tom Fucoloro, founder of Seattle Bike Blog and author of Biking Uphill in the Rain. Creative Producer/Pod Dad Liam Billingham joins to complain about kids on motobikes and also to discuss new bills in the Washington Legislature with Creative Producer/Nerd (complimentary) Sam J. Leeds. Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 20th episode Seattle Cider Company City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Marcus Harrison Green and producer Sam J. Leeds to discuss the Wilson administration’s decision to postpone a sweep in Ballard and a new executive order to identify public lands to house people. Marcus shares a story he co-reported with The Stranger’s Hannah Murphy Winter, looking into a “structural crevasse” in the state’s sexual assault law. And then, Jane and Sam are joined by City Cast Seattle's Prince of social media, Ben Keenan, to discuss recommendations for your long weekend plans!  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 16th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Teatro Zinzanni Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.