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
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!
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...
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.
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...
NEED YOUR HELP: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members @alexis4seattle.bsky.social and #RobSaka on @seattlechannel.bsky.social this week. Please send me questions for them before 5 p.m. Tuesday. #SeattleShield? @searenterscomm.bsky.social? Other thoughts? Let me know, thanks! @jseattle.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
NEED YOUR HELP: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members @alexis4seattle.bsky.social and #RobSaka on @seattlechannel.bsky.social this week. Please send me questions for them before 5 p.m. Tuesday. #SeattleShield? @searenterscomm.bsky.social? Other thoughts? Let me know, thanks! @jseattle.bsky.social
On this week's #podcast, @kromandavid.bsky.social and I discussed the recent @nwprogressive.org poll that shows the race for Seattle Mayor is a statistical tie. What does that mean, with 27% of those polled still not sure who they'll #vote for? Full show here: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
July 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On this week's #podcast, @kromandavid.bsky.social and I discussed the recent @nwprogressive.org poll that shows the race for Seattle Mayor is a statistical tie. What does that mean, with 27% of those polled still not sure who they'll #vote for? Full show here: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
NEED YOUR ?'S: I'm with @council.seattle.gov members #MarkSolomon & #DanStrauss this week at @seattlechannel.bsky.social on "Council Edition." Questions about the Council's new #business #tax plan? Filling the D5 vacancy? Other issues? Please respond by COB Wednesday.
July 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
NEED YOUR ?'S: I'm with @council.seattle.gov members #MarkSolomon & #DanStrauss this week at @seattlechannel.bsky.social on "Council Edition." Questions about the Council's new #business #tax plan? Filling the D5 vacancy? Other issues? Please respond by COB Wednesday.
Looking forward to a @kuow.org "Week in Review" session with Vivian McCall of @thestranger.com, former gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant, and host Bill Radke! Listen in: www.kuow.org
July 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Looking forward to a @kuow.org "Week in Review" session with Vivian McCall of @thestranger.com, former gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant, and host Bill Radke! Listen in: www.kuow.org
HOT WEATHER WEEK: I did a story a few years ago on @seattlechannel.bsky.social about the good people of #DiversInstituteofTechnology, a longtime champion of keeping our waters clean. Help them--and all of us--this season. Careful what you're pitching overboard. www.seattlechannel.org/CityStream/s...
July 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
HOT WEATHER WEEK: I did a story a few years ago on @seattlechannel.bsky.social about the good people of #DiversInstituteofTechnology, a longtime champion of keeping our waters clean. Help them--and all of us--this season. Careful what you're pitching overboard. www.seattlechannel.org/CityStream/s...
ICYMI: On my #podcast this week, @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discussed some expected changes to Seattle's renter/landlord laws from @council.seattle.gov, the subject of many public comments this past month. Who's pushing for these changes, and why? Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
June 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
ICYMI: On my #podcast this week, @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discussed some expected changes to Seattle's renter/landlord laws from @council.seattle.gov, the subject of many public comments this past month. Who's pushing for these changes, and why? Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm with @council.seattle.gov members Joy Hollingsworth, Mark Solomon, & Maritza Rivera this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Have questions about zoning changes, the Council's ethics code, landlord-tenant laws, something else? Send by COB Tuesday. Thanks!
June 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm with @council.seattle.gov members Joy Hollingsworth, Mark Solomon, & Maritza Rivera this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Have questions about zoning changes, the Council's ethics code, landlord-tenant laws, something else? Send by COB Tuesday. Thanks!
The @council.seattle.gov's move to pull a bill that would've changed its ethics code is the 4th time the Council's pulled a bill in the past 2 yrs. What does that mean, and what's next with another Councilmember stepping down? Full pod w/@kromandavid.bsky.social: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
June 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The @council.seattle.gov's move to pull a bill that would've changed its ethics code is the 4th time the Council's pulled a bill in the past 2 yrs. What does that mean, and what's next with another Councilmember stepping down? Full pod w/@kromandavid.bsky.social: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
There's a new episode of "City Inside/Out" headed your way soon, on @seattlechannel.bsky.social! I'm with CARE Dept. Chief Amy Barden discussing 911 response times, if CARE crisis teams should be solo-dispatched, involuntary commitment, and more. Stay tuned! @seattlecouncil.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
There's a new episode of "City Inside/Out" headed your way soon, on @seattlechannel.bsky.social! I'm with CARE Dept. Chief Amy Barden discussing 911 response times, if CARE crisis teams should be solo-dispatched, involuntary commitment, and more. Stay tuned! @seattlecouncil.bsky.social
NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting Councilmembers Kettle and Saka of @seattlecouncil.bsky.social this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Questions about #police hiring, automated cameras, ethics legislation, something else? Please respond by COB Tuesday. Thanks!
May 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting Councilmembers Kettle and Saka of @seattlecouncil.bsky.social this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Questions about #police hiring, automated cameras, ethics legislation, something else? Please respond by COB Tuesday. Thanks!
Looking forward to airing a 1-on-1 interview with @kingcountywa.bsky.social Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Dr. Kelly Kinnison on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. We're discussing what's next when it comes to the recent Point in Time count, federal funding cuts, and more. Stay tuned! #homelessness
May 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Looking forward to airing a 1-on-1 interview with @kingcountywa.bsky.social Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Dr. Kelly Kinnison on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. We're discussing what's next when it comes to the recent Point in Time count, federal funding cuts, and more. Stay tuned! #homelessness
Looking forward to airing a spirited session on @seattlechannel.bsky.social featuring Sen. @noelframe.bsky.social and Rep. Jim Walsh on the recently-wrapped-up state legislative session. #Budget questions, the future of the #wealthtax, #Parents bill of rights, and more. Stay tuned!
April 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Looking forward to airing a spirited session on @seattlechannel.bsky.social featuring Sen. @noelframe.bsky.social and Rep. Jim Walsh on the recently-wrapped-up state legislative session. #Budget questions, the future of the #wealthtax, #Parents bill of rights, and more. Stay tuned!
Why did @seattlecouncil.bsky.social's latest #budget outlook have a high "volatility index"? I spoke with CM Dan Strauss about this on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. The full show covers the impact of #federalspendingcuts, a controversial housing vote & more: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...
April 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Why did @seattlecouncil.bsky.social's latest #budget outlook have a high "volatility index"? I spoke with CM Dan Strauss about this on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. The full show covers the impact of #federalspendingcuts, a controversial housing vote & more: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...
ICYMI: On my #podcast this week, I talked with @kromandavid.bsky.social about the challenge of a "culture change" at #SeattleCityLight in the wake of an investigation that revealed widespread sexual harassment and drinking on the job. Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
April 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
ICYMI: On my #podcast this week, I talked with @kromandavid.bsky.social about the challenge of a "culture change" at #SeattleCityLight in the wake of an investigation that revealed widespread sexual harassment and drinking on the job. Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
I spoke w/@seattlecouncil.bsky.social's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social on @seattlechannel.bsky.social about @seacitylight.bsky.social crews reportedly sexually harassing employees, showing up to work drunk & other problems. What's next? Clip below, full show here: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...
April 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I spoke w/@seattlecouncil.bsky.social's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social on @seattlechannel.bsky.social about @seacitylight.bsky.social crews reportedly sexually harassing employees, showing up to work drunk & other problems. What's next? Clip below, full show here: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...
#Newrelease #podcast: I'm w/David Kroman of @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social discussing @seattlecouncil.bsky.social's efforts to help people affected by federal HHS #budgetcuts, restricting cars at Pike Place Market, a $1.3B education levy proposal & more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...
April 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#Newrelease #podcast: I'm w/David Kroman of @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social discussing @seattlecouncil.bsky.social's efforts to help people affected by federal HHS #budgetcuts, restricting cars at Pike Place Market, a $1.3B education levy proposal & more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...