Episodes

  • Local ICE Protests Grow, DoorDash Complaints, and Good Newsday Tuesday

    Local ICE Protests Grow, DoorDash Complaints, and Good Newsday Tuesday
    Feb 3 2026
    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.
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    30 mins
  • Your Guide to February in Seattle

    Your Guide to February in Seattle
    Feb 2 2026
    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.
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    32 mins
  • What Should Seattle Politicians Be Doing? Plus, Starbucks AI and Weekend Recs

    What Should Seattle Politicians Be Doing? Plus, Starbucks AI and Weekend Recs
    Jan 30 2026
    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.
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    31 mins
  • Denny Blaine Updates, Vera Project Expands, and Psychedelics Are Bipartisan Now?

    Denny Blaine Updates, Vera Project Expands, and Psychedelics Are Bipartisan Now?
    Jan 29 2026
    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.
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    38 mins
  • Burien’s Deputy Mayor, Amazon Go Goes Away, and Debating a New Airbnb Tax

    Burien’s Deputy Mayor, Amazon Go Goes Away, and Debating a New Airbnb Tax
    Jan 28 2026
    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.
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    33 mins
  • Rivian Takes On Tesla’s EV Dominance, Seattle ICE Protests, and the Crosslake Connection Is an Aries?

    Rivian Takes On Tesla’s EV Dominance, Seattle ICE Protests, and the Crosslake Connection Is an Aries?
    Jan 27 2026
    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.
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    36 mins
  • Seahawks Win, More Amazon Layoffs, and WA's New Apple

    Seahawks Win, More Amazon Layoffs, and WA's New Apple
    Jan 26 2026
    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.
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    40 mins
  • How ICE Is Violating State Law and Why Seattle Center Needs a Glow Up

    How ICE Is Violating State Law and Why Seattle Center Needs a Glow Up
    Jan 23 2026
    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.
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    35 mins