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City Cast Seattle

City Cast Seattle

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Join Jane C. Hu and the City Cast Seattle team every weekday morning as we explore the most interesting stories about our city. It’s an informative daily podcast for all Seattleites, whether you're a local or new to town. We’ll keep you company while you’re walking the dog around Green Lake, riding the bus through SLU, or stuck in traffic on the West Seattle Bridge. City Cast is like eavesdropping on an illuminating conversation at your neighborhood coffee shop. But there’s no Seattle Freeze here; everyone’s welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at seattle.citycast.fm. Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • War Tax Resistance Grows, Legal Protection for Polyamory, and Your Hiking Trails in Jeopardy

    War Tax Resistance Grows, Legal Protection for Polyamory, and Your Hiking Trails in Jeopardy
    Apr 13 2026
    As tax day approaches, Jane is joined by journalist Andy Engelson and contributor Guy Oron to explore the national tax strike protesting military spending and immigration enforcement, and to answer the question: what happens if you don’t pay? Then, as Jane says, “in a sentence not often uttered in the English language: taxes got me thinking about polyamory.” Jane and Andy discuss protections for alternate family structures, job discrimination, and how polyamorous people pay taxes. Finally, they break down the Trump administration cuts to the US Forest Service, including the closure of the PNW Regional Office, and how budget cuts will impact the trails so many Seattleites love to hike. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 13th episode: Washington State Spring Fair Town Hall Seattle 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.
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    39 mins
  • Is Seattle the Quiet Engine of the U.S. War Effort? Plus, Library Levy Amendments

    Is Seattle the Quiet Engine of the U.S. War Effort? Plus, Library Levy Amendments
    Apr 10 2026
    Today on the show, Jane is joined by contributor (and Elvish speaker) Marcus Harrison Green and creative producer (and Orc) Liam Billingham to discuss what the actual cost of the $470 million library levy will be for homeowners. Then they talk about the GeekWire piece about Anduril, the defense company that is quietly building drone ships on the ship canal, and its eccentric owner, Lucky Palmer, who seems to love Lord of the Rings. Finally, they give their recs for their weekend and say ‘farewell and be well.’ But that’s not all! If you’re a City Cast Seattle Neighbor, you get a nifty bonus segment today where Sam, Liam, and Jane talk about that 747 parked between two buildings in South Lake Union and how it might be a movie star. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 10th episode: Washington State Spring Fair Town Hall Seattle 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.
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    33 mins
  • Seattle’s Media Future, the Freelance Sausage Factory, and Beast Mode Goes Hollywood

    Seattle’s Media Future, the Freelance Sausage Factory, and Beast Mode Goes Hollywood
    Apr 9 2026
    It’s Local News Day, and Jane is digging into Seattle's evolving media landscape. Annika Anand, who is helping to build the Washington State News Alliance, joins to discuss how media outlets are adapting to this moment in our information ecosystem as well as collaborative approaches to supporting local journalism across the state. Then, contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Sam share insights from the freelance journalism sausage factory, discussing how independent reporters fill crucial gaps in arts, culture, and community coverage. And finally, Chase shares some of that arts coverage: from a conversation with local meme artist Sunday Nobody (Dadaism is so back) to an interview with football player turned actor Marshawn Lynch on his role in Euphoria. If you enjoyed this interview with Tom Uniack, the Executive Director of Washington Wild, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 8th episode: Washington State Spring Fair Town Hall Seattle 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.
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    43 mins
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