Rent control in Seattle? Legacy goal for Kshama Sawant faces hurdles "Soundside" host Libby Denkmann talks with AXIOS reporter Melissa Santos about Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant's rent-control proposal. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 15 mins
Politics Seattle's top political moments in 2021: Elections, pandemic response, and more Political junkies in Seattle had a lot to binge on in 2021. Katie Campbell Angela King Play AudioListen 7 mins
Politics Sawant Recall vote in Seattle is about more than three charges The November elections are over, but there’s still a political battle brewing in one district, where the only socialist Seattle City Council member, Kshama Sawant, is the target of a December 7 Recall Election. Technically it’s a contest over three formal charges that Sawant broke the law, but for many voters in District 3, which includes Capitol Hill and the Central Area, it’s a referendum on Sawant’s politics and her political style. David Hyde Play AudioListen 5 mins
Politics While this WA commission's 'homework was turned in late, it was completed' The Washington State Redistricting Commission had one job. David Hyde Katie Campbell Angela King Play AudioListen 11 mins
Politics Friday Politics: Argument over recalling Seattle CM Sawant and Mayor Durkan Q13 political analyst CR Douglas and Civic Cocktail host Joni Balter discuss the recall efforts in Seattle aimed at City Councilmember Kshama Sawant and Mayor Jenny Durkan. Angela King Kim Shepard Play AudioListen 6 mins
Politics Seattle Mayor Durkan calls for City Council to investigate Sawant Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan wants the City Council to investigate Councilmember Kshama Sawant over her use of city resources and her participation in protests against police brutality, which led to brief occupation of City Hall and disclosure of the mayor’s home address. Kate Walters Gil Aegerter
Politics Firework failures and the new legislature this week Bill Radke review the week's news with Joni Balter, host of the Seattle Channel's Civic Cocktail, Brandi Kruse, correspondant at Q13 News, Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz Play AudioListen 53 mins
Politics Return of the head tax? 5 things to expect with new Seattle City Council Kim Malcolm talks with David Hyde about the potential impact of the recent Seattle City Council elections. Kim Malcolm David Hyde Play AudioListen 5 mins
Politics Sawant declares come from behind victory in Seattle City Council race District 3 incumbent City Councilmember Kshama Sawant declared victory over opponent Egan Orion Saturday morning before cheering supporters at the Langston Hughes Preforming Arts Center in the Central District. After falling short election night with 46.5% of the vote, Sawant surged back and now leads with over 1,500 votes. Casey Martin Megan Farmer Play AudioListen 1 min
Politics How Amazon's money backfired (and helped labor) The race to watch in the Seattle City Council election is District 3, where incumbent Kshama Sawant trails Egan Orion by about eight points. Angela King Amy Radil David Hyde Play AudioListen 5 mins
