Brian Callanan
@callananseattle.bsky.social
I tell and live compelling stories. Husband, dad, Emmy-winning journalist, voice actor, video producer, MC, musician. Podcast http://bit.ly/SNVB_podcast
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King County’s homelessness system is at a crossroads. With federal funding cuts & turnover at Regional Homelessness Authority, guests from LIHI, @compasshousing.bsky.social, & @marysplacewa.bsky.social discuss what new elected leaders could mean for the path forward w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social.
As funding shrinks & leadership changes, experts examine state of county’s homelessness crisis
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November 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
King County’s homelessness system is at a crossroads. With federal funding cuts & turnover at Regional Homelessness Authority, guests from LIHI, @compasshousing.bsky.social, & @marysplacewa.bsky.social discuss what new elected leaders could mean for the path forward w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social.
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Journalist @callananseattle.bsky.social & Seattle Channel staff recently welcomed Indonesian journalist Yudha Almerio & Thai journalist Kanokphorn “Aoy” Chanphloi to exchange ideas about issues impacting the media. The visitors also got to meet @council.seattle.gov Joy Hollingsworth & Bob Kettle!
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Journalist @callananseattle.bsky.social & Seattle Channel staff recently welcomed Indonesian journalist Yudha Almerio & Thai journalist Kanokphorn “Aoy” Chanphloi to exchange ideas about issues impacting the media. The visitors also got to meet @council.seattle.gov Joy Hollingsworth & Bob Kettle!
"We're being gaslit by the President." @council.seattle.gov members Bob Kettle and Joy Hollingsworth shared their thoughts with me on possible #nationalguard deployment in Seattle on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Clip here, full show at this link: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...
City Inside/Out: Council Edition - October 2025
A new contract for the Seattle Police Officer's Guild gives a 13% raise to officers, already the highest paid in the state. What's the city getting for the bigger investment? Also, how will a new econ...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"We're being gaslit by the President." @council.seattle.gov members Bob Kettle and Joy Hollingsworth shared their thoughts with me on possible #nationalguard deployment in Seattle on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Clip here, full show at this link: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...
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Public safety, parks, infrastructure, & more. Seattle’s budget decisions are taking shape. Hear from @council.seattle.gov's Hollingsworth and Kettle as they explain their budget priorities in this month’s Council Edition with @callananseattle.bsky.social. WATCH: youtu.be/VEvMpPUTjKk?...
October 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Public safety, parks, infrastructure, & more. Seattle’s budget decisions are taking shape. Hear from @council.seattle.gov's Hollingsworth and Kettle as they explain their budget priorities in this month’s Council Edition with @callananseattle.bsky.social. WATCH: youtu.be/VEvMpPUTjKk?...
#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing the @council.seattle.gov's "muted optimism" over the city's newest #economic forecast, #seattlepublicschools' rejection of a school resource officer plan, a nude beach update, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
2025 Episode 42: "Cautious Optimism" on Economic Forecast, School Resource Officer Plan Rejected, Nude Beach Update - Seattle News, Views, and Brews
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 "muted optimism" over ...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing the @council.seattle.gov's "muted optimism" over the city's newest #economic forecast, #seattlepublicschools' rejection of a school resource officer plan, a nude beach update, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
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NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!
October 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!
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King County faces big challenges...and big decisions. Hear from Claudia Balducci & Girmay Zahilay as they vie to lead one of the nation’s most populous counties in their bids for county executive. Watch City Inside/Out debate with
@callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/XxGPQJhe2fg?...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
King County faces big challenges...and big decisions. Hear from Claudia Balducci & Girmay Zahilay as they vie to lead one of the nation’s most populous counties in their bids for county executive. Watch City Inside/Out debate with
@callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/XxGPQJhe2fg?...
@callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/XxGPQJhe2fg?...
NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!
October 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!
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Seattle voters will decide if overhauling city’s B&O tax is worth the risk. Supporters call Prop. 2 a way to “Trump-proof” Seattle while easing costs for small businesses, but critics say it unfairly burdens big business & could harm the economy. @callananseattle.bsky.social brings you more.
City Inside/Out: Voices for & against Prop. 2, Seattle's B&O tax overhaul
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October 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Seattle voters will decide if overhauling city’s B&O tax is worth the risk. Supporters call Prop. 2 a way to “Trump-proof” Seattle while easing costs for small businesses, but critics say it unfairly burdens big business & could harm the economy. @callananseattle.bsky.social brings you more.
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Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison wants another term. Erika Evans says it’s time for new leadership. Their debate centers on who’s most qualified and how the city should respond to rising federal threats and pressing safety issues. Watch City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.
City Inside/Out: Public safety, federal policy loom large in Seattle Attorney race
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September 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison wants another term. Erika Evans says it’s time for new leadership. Their debate centers on who’s most qualified and how the city should respond to rising federal threats and pressing safety issues. Watch City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.
Is Seattle supporting public #schools enough? Should the city provide #guaranteedincome to people in need? I love asking "what HAVEN'T we talked about?" on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Hear from @council.seattle.gov D-2 candidates Lin & Ducksworth. Full show: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...
September 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Is Seattle supporting public #schools enough? Should the city provide #guaranteedincome to people in need? I love asking "what HAVEN'T we talked about?" on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Hear from @council.seattle.gov D-2 candidates Lin & Ducksworth. Full show: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...
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From homelessness to public safety to President Trump, progressive incumbent Alexis Mercedes Rinck & Republican challenger Rachael Savage shared contrasting ideas for the city in a spirited City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.
Rinck & Savage spar in debate over Trump, addiction, public safety & more
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September 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
From homelessness to public safety to President Trump, progressive incumbent Alexis Mercedes Rinck & Republican challenger Rachael Savage shared contrasting ideas for the city in a spirited City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.
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“Manage your expectations, because we’re broke.” Seattle City Council just began reviewing the mayor’s proposed $8.9 billion city budget. Councilmember Solomon shares what public can expect as legislative branch deliberates on funding priorities. Watch full show with @callananseattle.bsky.social.
Council Edition: Councilmember Solomon talks budget, growth & public safety
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September 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
“Manage your expectations, because we’re broke.” Seattle City Council just began reviewing the mayor’s proposed $8.9 billion city budget. Councilmember Solomon shares what public can expect as legislative branch deliberates on funding priorities. Watch full show with @callananseattle.bsky.social.
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Sometimes all you need is a second chance. After a criminal past, those can be hard to find. But at Pioneer Industries, the past does not define the future. @callananseattle.bsky.social has the story.
At Pioneer Industries, the past doesn’t define the future
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September 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Sometimes all you need is a second chance. After a criminal past, those can be hard to find. But at Pioneer Industries, the past does not define the future. @callananseattle.bsky.social has the story.
At a time when @council.seattle.gov is working on some significant zoning changes with its Comprehensive Plan process, I'm glad to host the Council's Land Use Committee Chair @cmmarksolomon.bsky.social this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Please send me questions for him by COB Tuesday.
September 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
At a time when @council.seattle.gov is working on some significant zoning changes with its Comprehensive Plan process, I'm glad to host the Council's Land Use Committee Chair @cmmarksolomon.bsky.social this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Please send me questions for him by COB Tuesday.
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Both Sara Nelson & Dionne Foster want your vote for Seattle Council Pos. 9. Nelson highlights her record on housing legislation & police staffing. Foster is running on progressive tax policy & affordable housing expansion. Watch City Inside/Out w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/o1SpZAyLKZU
September 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Both Sara Nelson & Dionne Foster want your vote for Seattle Council Pos. 9. Nelson highlights her record on housing legislation & police staffing. Foster is running on progressive tax policy & affordable housing expansion. Watch City Inside/Out w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/o1SpZAyLKZU
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@bruceforseattle.bsky.social is in fight for his political life after trailing transit & affordability leader @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social in August primary. The candidates for mayor join @callananseattle.bsky.social to debate their approaches to solving city’s pressing issues & more.
City Inside/Out: Housing, experience & more take center stage in high-stakes mayor debate
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September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
@bruceforseattle.bsky.social is in fight for his political life after trailing transit & affordability leader @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social in August primary. The candidates for mayor join @callananseattle.bsky.social to debate their approaches to solving city’s pressing issues & more.
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From Chinatown-International District to Rainier Beach, District 2 voters will choose between two City Hall insiders for City Council. Candidates Eddie Lin & Adonis Ducksworth share their plans for D2 on City Inside/Out with host
@callananseattle.bsky.social.
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Ducksworth & Lin vie to represent Southeast Seattle on City Council
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September 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
From Chinatown-International District to Rainier Beach, District 2 voters will choose between two City Hall insiders for City Council. Candidates Eddie Lin & Adonis Ducksworth share their plans for D2 on City Inside/Out with host
@callananseattle.bsky.social.
@callananseattle.bsky.social.
#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing soaring @sound-transit.bsky.social light rail costs, the impact of #Union endorsements on the race for #SeattleMayor, @council.seattle.gov's work to streamline design review, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
2025 Episode 34: Light Rail Cost Estimates Soaring, Labor Endorsements Battle in Mayor's Race, Design Review Debate, and More - Seattle News, Views, and Brews
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 political implications...
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September 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing soaring @sound-transit.bsky.social light rail costs, the impact of #Union endorsements on the race for #SeattleMayor, @council.seattle.gov's work to streamline design review, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
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🚉Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social unveiled plans to cut delays and manage costs for Sound Transit light rail expansion in Seattle. He was joined by @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, and leaders from @transpochoices.bsky.social & @mlklabor.bsky.social.
Mayor introduces steps to speed up Seattle light rail projects
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September 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🚉Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social unveiled plans to cut delays and manage costs for Sound Transit light rail expansion in Seattle. He was joined by @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, and leaders from @transpochoices.bsky.social & @mlklabor.bsky.social.
BUDGET PREVIEW: Recently on @seattlechannel.bsky.social, I asked @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social about the possibility of adding a 0.1% sales #tax for #PublicSafety (this tax was authorized by the state). Her reply below, full show here: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...
August 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
BUDGET PREVIEW: Recently on @seattlechannel.bsky.social, I asked @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social about the possibility of adding a 0.1% sales #tax for #PublicSafety (this tax was authorized by the state). Her reply below, full show here: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...
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Seattle Channel is honored to receive 6 NATOA Government Programming Awards this year, including the prestigious Overall Excellence award. This marks the 11th time in 16 years the channel has been named among the best municipal television stations in the country. 🏆
Seattle Channel honored with 6 Government Programming Awards - Take 21
Seattle Channel was recognized as one of the best municipal television stations in the nation on Thursday when it received the prestigious Overall Excellence award for government programming at the Na...
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August 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Seattle Channel is honored to receive 6 NATOA Government Programming Awards this year, including the prestigious Overall Excellence award. This marks the 11th time in 16 years the channel has been named among the best municipal television stations in the country. 🏆
#NewReleases #Podcast: I'm with @visitseattle.bsky.social CEO Tammy Canavan in a special tourism-focused episode, discussing the future of #Seattle's waterfront, concerns over Canadian tourism, preparations for #WorldCup2026, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
2025 Episode 33 - Patrons-First Podcast! Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan! - Seattle News, Views, and Brews
Your favorite coffee break political podcast turns its attention to Seattle tourism this week, with special guest Tammy Canavan, CEO of the nonprofit tourist advocate group Visit Seattle! Host Brian C...
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August 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#NewReleases #Podcast: I'm with @visitseattle.bsky.social CEO Tammy Canavan in a special tourism-focused episode, discussing the future of #Seattle's waterfront, concerns over Canadian tourism, preparations for #WorldCup2026, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
PATRONS-FIRST #podcasting: I'm with Tammy Canavan of @visitseattle.bsky.social, discussing the impacts of Seattle's new waterfront, challenges with Canadian tourism, prepping for #WorldCup2026, and more. Pledge $5/mo. (or more😀)to gain access! www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
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August 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
PATRONS-FIRST #podcasting: I'm with Tammy Canavan of @visitseattle.bsky.social, discussing the impacts of Seattle's new waterfront, challenges with Canadian tourism, prepping for #WorldCup2026, and more. Pledge $5/mo. (or more😀)to gain access! www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
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Cal Anderson Park’s most famous rodent is stirring up a citywide conversation on public art. 🐀 @council.seattle.gov's @councilmember-amr.bsky.social & Rob Saka discuss Seattle’s unlikely summer icon on Council Edition w/host @callananseattle.bsky.social. Full episode: youtu.be/BNGCW2R8Gm4
August 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Cal Anderson Park’s most famous rodent is stirring up a citywide conversation on public art. 🐀 @council.seattle.gov's @councilmember-amr.bsky.social & Rob Saka discuss Seattle’s unlikely summer icon on Council Edition w/host @callananseattle.bsky.social. Full episode: youtu.be/BNGCW2R8Gm4