Join City Cast Seattle host Jane C. Hu alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that’ll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their cities making cool stuff that you can order online right now.  Visit our website to find the full list of recommendations with links for holiday shopping! 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 November 26th episode: Argosy Cruises AT&T Visit Bainbridge Island 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 discussing if Seattle iconography needs a refresh, whether there’s such a thing as overemployment, and a lightning round of Seattle news updates ahead of the holidays. Jane is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and producer Sam J Leeds to discuss all of the above, plus a tiny increase in Seattle sales tax.  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 November 25th episode ⁠Argosy Cruises⁠ ⁠AT&T⁠ ⁠Visit Bainbridge Island⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ ⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. To see the merch Seattle Department of Design used to sell, visit their Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/seattledepartmentofdesign/?hl=en⁠

Today, Jane C. Hu is joined by Chase Hutchinson to discuss Train Dreams, the new film on Netflix that was shot here in the Pacific Northwest and is arriving with a lot of Oscar buzz. They discuss the film, but also a lot of recent local film news about Harbour Island Studios and the recent ‘immediate’ departure of SIFF executive director Tom Mara. What does all this mean for a city like Seattle? Creative Producer (and film nerd) Liam Billingham joins the discussion. 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 November 24th episode Argosy Cruises AT&T Visit Bainbridge Island 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 Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, and contributor Guy Oron to break down some of the big questions that came out of this election. They discuss what the slate of progressive democrats elected in Seattle tells the party about the future of democratic politics, how our elected officials should be dealing with ICE, and how to be pro-business and support workers' rights. Plus, hear about Shasti’s opinions on fashion in politics.  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 November 21st episode Washington Wild Argosy Cruises Cobb's Popcorn AT&T 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, Erica C. Barnett, founder of the news site PubliCola, joins Jane and Sam to talk about federal policy changes that mean big cuts to local homelessness programs and shake-ups in city and county government. Plus, what exactly is Seattle Nice? 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 November 20th episode Washington Wild Argosy Cruises Cobb's Popcorn AT&T Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ ⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

Today on the show, Host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributors Lex Vaughn and Eula Scott Bynoe to discuss how the deadline of the World Cup has Seattle cleaning house as well as the benefits and perils of decriminalizing psychedelics in the wake of a former Alaska Airlines pilot trying to shut off the engines to a plane in part due to a shroom trip gone bad. Come for the story of Eula’s shroom trip at Denny Blaine, stay for the answer to a listener question: why does Seattle love cream cheese? To read the full oral history of the Seattle Dog, check out Seattle Weekly’s 2012 article: https://www.seattleweekly.com/food/the-seattle-dog-an-oral-history/  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, Host Jane C. Hu chats with writer, performer, and cartoonist behind the weekly series Doom Loop, Brett Hamil, and City Cast Executive Producer Ashley Smith about whether or not Seattle could go on a general strike, just like it did about a 100 years ago. They also talk about the news that Jeff Bezos has launched a new AI company, and the first known case of Bird Flu in Washington state since February. 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.

The election is over, the leaves have fallen, the rain is here… is this peak Seattle? Host Jane C. Hu chats about the best Seattle activities to do once all the tourists clear out for the season with Creative Producer Liam Billingham and Social Media Prince Ben Keenan. Liam also gives us a historic look into the two mass transit plans Seattleites rejected, along with updates on the light rail system expansions, and Ben shares why dating in Seattle is so dang hard.  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. To learn more about the subway plan Seattle rejected over 110 years ago read this article: https://seattletransitblog.com/2017/03/07/bogue-plan/  Learn more about the  sponsors of this November 17th episode Washington Wild Argosy Cruises Cobb's Popcorn AT&T 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 creative producer Sam J. Leeds and executive producer Ashley Smith as they discuss the potential end to an apartment development in SODO, how federal policy is affecting travel for trans people, and alternatives to your pumpkin spice latte during the Starbucks workers' strike. Plus, current Mayor Bruce Harrell has officially conceded the mayoral race. 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 November 14th episode Argosy Cruises Visit Walla Walla AT&T Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Barring something shocking, Katie Wilson is Seattle’s next mayor. With a campaign cycle heavily focused on insider and outsider status, identity politics, and class, what actually resonated with voters? Today, Jane welcomes Seattle locals Marcus Harrison Green and Eula Scott Bynoe to discuss which candidate takes the bus and what that says about Seattle’s affordability crisis. Plus, we break down Seattle speed limits and what’s going on with Canlis. And Eula shares what a restaurant would have to serve to have her spending $180 for a meal. 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 November 13th episode Argosy Cruises Visit Walla Walla AT&T Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Seattle’s ballot count just updated, and Katie Wilson is likely our next mayor. Our host Jane C. Hu is joined by Hannah Krieg from The Burner and independent journalist Chase Hutchinson to talk about the latest. Plus, SDOT just released a video on scooter etiquette—because apparently we need a reminder on how not to be jerks. And finally, since when did fast food prices in Washington get so expensive? 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 giving you the latest election updates and Jane is joined by Creative Producer Sam J Leeds and Contributor Brett Hamil to discuss Seattle’s network of surveillance cameras and who they put at risk. Plus, hear about the restaurant that gave Brett a $1,000 dental bill and why he still goes back.  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.

We’re (STILL) waiting to find out who will be our next mayor, but that won’t stop us from talking about it! Today on City Cast Seattle, Jane is joined by Creative Producer Liam Billingham and Social Media Expert Ben Keenan to discuss why these ballots are taking so long to count. Plus, ways to survive Sea-Tac Airport delays and why Seattle isn’t boring, you are. 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 November 10th episode ⁠Argosy Cruises⁠ ⁠Visit Walla Walla⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ ⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

We still don’t know who Seattle’s next mayor is, but we do have other election results! So, today on City Cast Seattle, Jane is joined by the editor of The Needling Lex Vaughn and executive producer Ashley Smith to discuss some of the big firsts from this election, why the psychiatrist who named Seasonal Affective Disorder has 13 lights in their house, and so much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of Jane’s weird taste in pizza, and Ashley defends Seattle’s pizza honor. 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 getting you caught up on election results and everything else we know so far! Marcus Harrison Green, founder of the South Seattle Emerald and Ryan Packer, contributing editor at The Urbanist both join the show. 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, Hannah Krieg from The Burner and journalist Chase Hutchinson talk about what's driving low young voter turnout, when to expect election results, what our mayoral race says about Seattle's opinions on incumbents, and so much more. Plus, we get to the bottom of the rumors around our recent breaking news story about local music venues Madame Lou's and Here-After. 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.

It’s the very first episode of City Cast Seattle! Election Day is a wild day to launch, so we’re leaning into it by having our first-ever guest be… a puppet?! Seattle Channel (or SC for short) joins host Jane C. Hu to talk about the reality of city council meetings, the vibes of local politicians, and some last-minute election thoughts. You’ll also hear 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

City Cast Seattle is your daily guide to Seattle news, culture, food, and more. Our host Jane C. Hu and the rest of the team will let you in on what Seattle's talking about with smart, curious conversations that help YOU feel more connected. It’s like joining a communal table at your favorite local brewery, so whether you’ve lived here for a blink or a lifetime, we hope you’ll stay and hang out for a while. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode.