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Jane is joined by contributor Ryan Packer and producer Sam J Leeds to talk about a bill moving through the legislature that could help Washington lead the country on elevator reform. Then they discuss the standoff forming between the Pioneer Square Preservation Board and the push for new bike and scooter corrals in preparation for the World Cup. Finally, Sam and Jane talk to Seth Geiser, the manager of Urban Planning & Design for Downtown Seattle Association, about public art, why Henry murals are popping up at an increasing speed, and what we might like to see instead.  Read Ryan’s reporting on elevator reform Learn more about the sponsors of this February 23rd episode Ignite Seattle Window Nation Discover Seattle Drum Roll Wine Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Seattleites. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC.  We also mentioned this City Cast Madison episode. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Today on the podcast, Jane talks with contributor Hannah Krieg and executive producer Ashley Smith about what Super Bowl ads say about our country (Hannah asks, do we really want to be skinny and dumb?), Seattle’s reaction to the “Revenge Bowl”, and the symbolism behind Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Plus, what does Seattle’s first renter mayor in recent history mean for prioritizing the needs of more than half of Seattle residents? And, as always, we deliver a round-up of good news for Good News Day Tuesday, including a reminder to vote in the King Conservation District Board election, changes to the Burke Gilman, and updates on the Queer Sick Pay Fund.  Take the Seattle Renters Survey Vote in the 2026 King Conservation District Board Election Become a City Cast Seattle Neighbor Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 10th episode Drum Roll Wine Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 Guy Oron and writer, podcaster, and educator Dean Spade to talk about why it feels like dating in Seattle sucks, how Seattleites can strengthen relationships with their neighbors, and how to better love Seattle. Love in a F*cked Up World: Dean’s Podcast Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 9th episode Drum Roll Wine Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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.

Jane is joined by contributors Marcus Harrison Green and Eula Scott Bynoe to talk about which billionaire should buy the Seahawks, what Marcus learned in his week of reporting from Minneapolis, and, finally, what’s making them feel good and their recommendations for this weekend. Read Marcus on Jesse Jackson’s impactful speech. Check out Ada Twist, Scientist at Seattle Children’s Theater Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 20th episode Drum Roll Wine City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/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 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 seattle@citycast.fm. 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 contributor Chase Hutchinson and Creative Producer Liam Billingham for a grab bag of political topics, including the breaking story about Katie Wilson’s daycare campaign fine, pressure on lawmakers about ICE, and the surprising results from a survey about who thinks we should tax millionaires. They also talk about recent upgrades to transportation, closures in the U District, and (dragon) scorching hot takes on Game of Thrones! Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 15th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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, Jane and contributor Guy Oron speak with King County councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. Over the last few months on City Cast, we’ve discussed food vendors and labor, immigration, and how the federal government’s actions are affecting our local communities. So, Councilmember Mosqueda joins the show to discuss food safety and storefront signage for labor violations, what it really means to be a sanctuary city and county, and some of her favorite hidden gems in District 8.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 14th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 Hannah Krieg and Creative Producer Sam J Leeds to discuss the latest from the ICE protests here in Seattle. Also, the new legislative session begins this week. We discuss a proposed ban on face coverings for law enforcement, as well as the first WA public bank. Finally, Jane chats with Ryan Saunders about the new SIFF film series ‘The Pacific Northwestern,’ featuring westerns filmed here in the PNW. Creative Producer Liam Billingham joins to nerd out with Ryan and Jane. Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 13th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Sam J Leeds to answer a listener's question about why ‘no right turn on red’ signs are popping up seemingly overnight across Seattle. In light of the tragic death of a pedestrian hit by a car on Capitol Hill earlier this week, Jane explains the research backing the increased pedestrian safety these signs create and how Seattle is implementing them. Then, Sam breaks down the criminal charges for an unauthorized drone operator at the Seahawks parade and what’s up with drone regulations in Seattle. Finally, Jane asks for the best places to cry in Seattle.  To read KOMO’s coverage of the 30 unauthorized drones at the Seahawks parade, click here. Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 19th episode Drum Roll Wine City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/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 producer Sam interview a very special guest: Steve Badanes, the architect who designed and built the legendary Fremont Troll. Steve shares the inside scoop on all the troll’s lore, and gets into the past and future of public art in Seattle. But first, Jane, Sam, and Producer Liam debate how much light Green Lake needs.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 12th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 contributors Guy Oron and Marcus Harrison Green share an update from the ICE killing of 37-year-old Renee Good, based on the eye-witness accounts from our colleagues at City Cast Twin Cities. The three also talk about ICE’s impact on Washington, how Seattleites are responding, and what our elected officials have to say. Then Jane discusses some local good news making headlines this week, from affordable housing to Uwajimaya’s return to Tacoma. Tune in to find out why Jane recommends staring at a wall and why Marcus is “aiming for pathetic” in 2026.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 9th  episode Seattle Art Museum Seattle Cider Company Teatro Zinzanni Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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, contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Liam Billingham chat with Jane about the unfortunate layoffs at SIFF, ideas for how to make moviegoing better, Alaska’s big order for 110 planes from Boeing, and what that might mean for local air travel. Plus, why it’s time to retire the cool, trendy, way-too-busy coffee shop of yore. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 8th episode Seattle Art Museum Seattle Cider Company Teatro Zinzanni Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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, contributors Lex Vaughn and Brett Hamil join Jane to talk about the confusion and media firestorm around drug enforcement during the first week under Mayor Wilson and City Attorney Evans. Then, Jane asks the essential question: Does Seattle need a brigade of superheroes, and what happened to the Rain City Superhero Movement of the 2010s? Plus, the three talk about 2026 predictions via a game of bingo.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 7th  episode Seattle Art Museum Seattle Cider Company Teatro Zinzanni Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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, contributor Hannah Krieg talks about Seattleites taking to the streets to protest the US military action in Venezuela and the vibes at Katie Wilson’s swearing-in ceremony. Then, executive producer Ashley Smith catches Jane up on everything happening with the Seahawks. Plus, Governor Ferguson’s millionaire tax, and whether it will help our ferry system.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 6th  episode Seattle Art Museum Seattle Cider Company Teatro Zinzanni Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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.

Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast Seattle host Jane C. Hue joins CEO David Plotz and the other 12 hosts from across the network to talk about the big changes coming to our cities, from political shifts to data centers. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 5th episode ⁠⁠Seattle Art Museum⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Seattle Cider Company⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Teatro Zinzanni⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Old Stove Brewing⁠⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, or email us at ⁠⁠seattle@citycast.fm⁠⁠. 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, the team gets together to tell you about what they are doing this January, and what you should be doing too. Highlights include mending night, western films, junk journaling, repair club, Monster Jam, udon noodles, jazz bars, and a bunch of other fun ways to spend the month! Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 2nd episode Seattle Art Museum Seattle Cider Company Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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’ve got an out of towner on the show! City Cast CEO David Plotz asks Jane and Ashley all the dumb questions he has about Seattle and they try to give him some not-so-dumb answers. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 asking the big questions: Is it time to move on from the Space Needle and adopt new city iconography? Where did our obsession with cream cheese on hot dogs come from? And what is there to do in this city when it gets dark at 4pm? Jane, Ben, Sam, and Liam chat with contributors Eula Scott Bynoe, Lex Vaughn, and Brett Hamil on this montage episode from our first few months. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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, contributors Guy Oron and Hannah Krieg chime in on whether the Fremont Bridge should go car-free and the most Seattle stories of the year. Then Jane chats with author Lynn Peeples about how holiday lights affect our circadian rhythms. Plus, a sponsored interview with Maura Hardman from Seattle Cider. If you enjoyed this interview with Maura Harman, the Marketing and PR Manager of Seattle Cider, learn more here.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this December 23rd episode AT&T Seattle Art Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 regular contributor Hannah Krieg and Creative Producer Liam Billingham to talk about a new bill making it hard to challenge voter registration, how tiny houses and RVs could help the economy, and, with the news of Raising Cane’s opening in Seattle, the best places to eat fried chicken.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 18th episode City Fruit Drum Roll Wine Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/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, music journalist, historian, and former KEXP staff reporter Martin Douglas joins Jane and creative producer Sam J Leeds to discuss the realities of our local music scene, Seattle’s status as the top city for millennials, and share their favorite bands from 2025. Plus, why reclassifying marijuana isn’t actually a big deal. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 22nd episode AT&T Argosy Cruises Seattle Cider Company Seattle Art Museum 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 executive producer Ashley Smith to discuss breaking news from the South Seattle Emerald about sexual harassment allegations against the owner of the community coffee shop and gathering space, The Station. Then Jane talks with our state climatologist to understand what we know about the link between recent atmospheric rivers and climate change. And finally, Jane, Marcus, and Ashley give their recommendations for a cozy weekend.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 19th episode AT&T Argosy Cruises Seattle Cider Company Seattle Art Museum 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, contributor Chase Hutchinson and creative producer Liam Billingham talk about the best films of the year according to Seattle Film Critics. Plus, what’s gonna happen if/when the Sonics come back next year, and the latest on the woes facing local e-bike company, Rad Power Bikes. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 18th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Seattle Cider Company Seattle Art Museum 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, contributors Brett Hamil and Ryan Packer join the show to discuss cyclist safety after a community tragedy, our choices for the biggest stories of the year, and could mandatory driver's education classes make Seattleites better drivers? Plus, the latest flood updates. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 17th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Seattle Cider Company Seattle Art Museum 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 contributors Hannah Krieg from The Burner and Lex Vaughn from The Needling to chat about the latest flood updates and how it might affect holiday travel, end of year “awards” including our choice for Seattle’s Person of the Year, and more. Plus, a rant about the current state of local news from creative producer Sam J Leeds. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 16th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Seattle Cider Company Seattle Art Museum 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 Cynthia Brothers of Vanishing Seattle and creative producer Sam J Leeds to discuss the past, present, and future of Seattle culture. Cynthia highlights the businesses trying new models to keep their doors open, shares which community favorites are returning after they previously closed, and an update on beloved, 30-year-old Ethiopian restaurant Meskel. Plus, how the World’s Fair and the World Cup are echoes of each other more than 60 years apart. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 15th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Seattle Cider Company Seattle Art Museum 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, Jane welcomes contributor Marcus Harrison Green and PubliCola’s Erica C. Barnett to break down what we know about the flooding emergency in our state, our new mayor Katie Wilson choosing to retain Police Chief Barnes, and Wild Waves closing. Plus, recommendations for what to do this weekend. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 12th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Visit Bainbridge Island 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 City Cast Seattle, Jane is joined by contributors Chase Hutchinson and Guy Oron to discuss the Seattle Police Officers Guild contract that just passed, what we know about the 2026 midterms so far, and the future of Seattle’s creative economy. Plus, all the drama around the World Cup’s Pride Match. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 11th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Visit Bainbridge Island 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 City Cast Seattle, Jane is joined by regular contributors Eula Scott Bynoe and Brett Hamil to talk about what the ‘night mayor’ should do to improve Seattle’s nightlife, how to get through labor in Seattle (with special insight from a doula), and why you probably shouldn’t swim in Lake Union. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 10th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Visit Bainbridge Island 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 City Cast Seattle, we dig into the upcoming ‘cuts-only’ budget from Governor Ferguson and the WA democrats proposing a state-wide payroll tax instead. Contributor Hannah Krieg explains what’s up with the austerity and the possible legislation providing alternatives. Plus, producer Liam rants about the experience of having to press a button to buy basics like shampoo in stores and helps Jane get through her block on building an emergency go bag.  For the City of Seattle emergency preparedness list, visit their website: https://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management/prepare/prepare-yourself#buildingakit  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 9th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Visit Bainbridge Island 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 City Cast Seattle, we’re bringing listeners a collection of some of our most popular conversations, including the lore behind the Fremont Troll, Seattle’s best bookstores, and what it takes to keep our favorite local businesses from vanishing. Jane and producer Sam J Leeds speak with Steve Badanes, the architect who designed and built the legendary troll, Max Delsohn, author of the Seattle-set short story collection Crawl, and Cynthia Brothers of Vanishing Seattle. Contributor Marcus Harrison Green also joins to talk about publishing in Seattle.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 17th episode Drum Roll Wine City Fruit Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/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 welcomes Max Delsohn, author of the Seattle-set short story collection Crawl, onto the show to discuss all things Seattle books. Also joining the show is regular contributor and Hinton publisher, Marcus Harrison Green. The trio get into their favorite bookstores, authors, and places to do a reading where you won’t get too nervous. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 8th episode Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST AT&T Argosy Cruises Visit Bainbridge Island 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 City Cast Seattle, two of Seattle’s most seasoned carb reviewers talk to us about how and why our city is in the midst of a bagel renaissance. Jane is joined by Sean Keeley, writer of the newsletter It’s A Shanda, and Zoe Kahn of Zoe in Seattle to share what they look for in a great bagel and recommendations beyond our city limits. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 5th episode Argosy Cruises AT&T Cobb's Popcorn Seattle Cider Company Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, we’re talking traffic and transit, and who better to bring in than Urbanist contributing editor Ryan Packer to tell us about the new light rail stations and news that traffic is even worse. Founder of The Burner, Hannah Krieg, also joins to talk about what the release of election map results says about the will of voters.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 4th episode Argosy Cruises AT&T Cobb's Popcorn Seattle Cider Company Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST 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 getting into the pay gap in professional hockey and why Jane thinks everyone should become a fan of the Torrent. While we’re at it, contributor Marcus Harrison Green unveils a potential name for Torrent fans. Plus, contributor Lex Vaughn gets into how our city deals with the problem of pigeon poop and we discuss the holiday increase of porch pirates, with a radical idea: stop ordering so much online.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. 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 December 3rd episode Argosy Cruises AT&T Cobb's Popcorn Seattle Cider Company Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.