City Cast Seattle

What’s a Worker-Cooperative? Plus, Seattle IMAX Is Dead and Where To Take a Wealth Walk

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by regular contributors Marcus Harrison Green [https://www.marcusharrisongreen.com/] and Chase Hutchinson [https://www.instagram.com/hutchthegreat/] to talk about the state of worker-owned collective businesses in Seattle. Does Rainier Beach’s Jude’s [https://www.judesoldtown.com/] show us a path forward to alternatives to big business threatening to leave the state, and why isn’t the media focusing more on success than failure? Then, Chase tells us about the unfortunate news coming from Seattle Center: you won’t be able to see new Hollywood movies on IMAX anymore [https://www.thestranger.com/news/the-boeing-imax-is-officially-dead/]. Plus, the exciting new Seattle-based film coming out of the Cannes film festival! Finally, Jane sits down with theater artist Ryan Guzzo Purcell to discuss his theatrical walking tour Wealth Walk [https://the-feast.org/whats-next/], which is happening now through the beginning of June.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee [http://traveldundee.com/citycast] King Harvest [https://kingharvesthummus.com/] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/citycastseattle/], or email us at seattle@citycast.fm [seattle@citycast.fm]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up [https://seattle.citycast.fm/newsletter] for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle [https://membership.citycast.fm/seattle] Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at https://citycast.fm/advertise/citycast.fm/advertise [http://citycast.fm/advertise].

Who Wins Summer in the USA? Seattle Makes Its Case

City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast Seattle host Jane Hu, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a weekend trip this summer. From hot tub boats (exactly what they sound like) to epic outdoor summer festivals, our hosts are bringing the best of what their city has to offer this season. Can Jane beat out her competitors from Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, and the Twin Cities? If you enjoyed this interview with  Nik Coutinho, the Head of Sales and Marketing at FRS Clipper, learn more here.  [https://www.whalewatching.com/] Learn more about the  sponsors of this May 21st episode:  Travel Dundee [http://traveldundee.com/citycast] King Harvest [https://kingharvesthummus.com/] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/citycastseattle/], or email us at seattle@citycast.fm [seattle@citycast.fm]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up [https://seattle.citycast.fm/newsletter] for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle [https://membership.citycast.fm/seattle] Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at https://citycast.fm/advertise/citycast.fm/advertise [http://citycast.fm/advertise].

Are You Prepared for The Big One? Plus, the State of Seattle Public Schools

Today on the podcast, Jane C. Hu is joined by Cindi Barker, one of the original founders of Seattle Emergency Hub, to discuss how Seattle communities can prepare for disasters. Then Seattle Times’ education reporter Claire Bryan [https://www.seattletimes.com/author/claire-bryan/] joins to discuss how new SPS superintendent Ben Shuldiner is doing [https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/100-days-for-seattles-new-superintendent-how-is-he-doing/], his clear passion for education, and his goal to make Seattle Public Schools’ ‘the country’s single greatest urban school district.’ They also discuss learning how to read [https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/seattle-schools-adopts-new-reading-curriculum-for-k-5-students/], screentime, and the ‘wild west’ of AI in schools. City Cast contributor (and parent) Brett Hamil joins with his own questions and one tip for the superintendent.   Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee [http://traveldundee.com/citycast] King Harvest [https://kingharvesthummus.com/] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/citycastseattle/], or email us at seattle@citycast.fm [seattle@citycast.fm]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up [https://seattle.citycast.fm/newsletter] for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle [https://membership.citycast.fm/seattle] Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at https://citycast.fm/advertise/citycast.fm/advertise [http://citycast.fm/advertise].

Is Seattle Anti-Business? Plus, Cruise Ship Impact & Renaming the Cascades

Rumors of Starbucks' expansion to Nashville to "refocus its growth" have heightened an already-heated debate about whether or not Seattle and its new democratic socialist mayor are creating a hostile environment for big business. But with Tennessee offering generous tax incentives to corporations, what's really driving the move? City Cast Nashville executive producer Whitney Pastorek joins City Cast Seattle host Jane C. Hu to break down what it looks like to live in a "business-friendly" city. Later, contributors Hannah Krieg and Andy Engelson join the pod to discuss whether the ecological impacts of cruise season outweigh the economic benefits, and if the Cascade volcanoes should reclaim their Indigenous names.  Learn more about the sponsors of this May 19th episode: Travel Dundee [http://traveldundee.com/citycast] King Harvest [https://kingharvesthummus.com/] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/citycastseattle/], or email us at seattle@citycast.fm [seattle@citycast.fm]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up [https://seattle.citycast.fm/newsletter] for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle [https://membership.citycast.fm/seattle] Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise [http://citycast.fm/advertise].

Tap To Pee? Plus, Real Change Changes and a Food Mailbag

Contributors Eula Scott Bynoe and Guy Oron join host Jane C. Hu to talk about the state of public restrooms in Seattle ahead of the World Cup. Then they dive into the news that the weekly street newsletter Real Change is increasing in price, and what that could mean for your local Real Change vendor. Finally, a mailbag devoted to girl dinners and meals under $20. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 18th episode: Travel Dundee [http://traveldundee.com/citycast] King Harvest [https://kingharvesthummus.com/] Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/citycastseattle/], or email us at seattle@citycast.fm [seattle@citycast.fm]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up [https://seattle.citycast.fm/newsletter] for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle [https://membership.citycast.fm/seattle] Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at https://citycast.fm/advertise/citycast.fm/advertise [http://citycast.fm/advertise].