What Has Seattle Learned From The World Cup? Plus, Economic Highs and Lows

What Has Seattle Learned From The World Cup? Plus, Economic Highs and Lows

Today on the show, Jane C. Hu is joined by contributor Hannah Krieg and creative producer Liam Billingham to talk about, despite an apparently growing economy in Washington [https://www.seattletimes.com/business/wa-economy-grows-fastest-in-nation-thanks-to-ai-spending/], why are so many people being laid off [https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft/microsoft-cuts-4800-across-xbox-sales-divisions-redeploys-hundreds-more/]and feeling frustrated? Then they talk about how Seattle has felt so neighborly during the World Cup, and Hannah argues that we don’t need FIFA to experience brotherly love. They also talk about the positive things we hope the city can keep doing, like public bathrooms in Pioneer Square and nice spots for us to hang out together. Finally, they discuss the new app Sniff [https://www.geekwire.com/2026/pet-project-emerges-from-seattle-startup-studio-a-new-app-that-connects-dogs-and-their-parents/], which helps bring together dog owners through technology. The trio talk about how the internet is good for meeting people, but you have to get out in the world and hang out! Learn more about the sponsors of this July 7th episode: pFriem Beer [https://www.pfriembeer.com/] Grand Central Bakery [https://www.grandcentralbakery.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].

The County’s Homelessness Agency Gets Gutted and August Primary Endorsements Collide

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu talks with contributor Guy Oron and guest Erica C. Barnett about two big political stories. First, The King County Regional Homelessness Authority is being effectively dismantled, [https://publicola.com/2026/07/01/regional-homelessness-agency-right-sizing-will-largely-restore-pre-kcrha-status-quo/] and the city and county will take back control of the bulk of contracts for housing and shelter. Jane, Guy, and Erica dig into what the city and county's announcement actually means for Seattle's homelessness response and if this regional experiment was doomed from the start. Then, the August primaries are heating up. Erica and Guy discuss what Mayor Katie Wilson’s endorsements [https://www.kuow.org/stories/wilson-wades-into-dem-on-dem-fight-days-after-mamdani-s-picks-win-in-ny] say about her administration and how they differ from the newest endorsements released by The Stranger [https://www.thestranger.com/endorsements/the-strangers-2026-primary-election-endorsements/]. Plus, they get into turbulence and turnover inside the mayor’s office. If you enjoyed this interview with Chris Chappell, the Brewshed Alliance Director of Washington Wild, learn more here. [https://wawild.org/] Learn more about the  sponsors of this July 6th  episode: Seattle Art Museum [https://seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/mini-golf-at-olympic-sculpture-park-jun-17-26?utm_source=citycast&utm_medium=podcast] 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].

'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast Seattle

See if your Seattle knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri to see who knows more about U.S. history, geography, and celebrities ahead of the country’s semiquincentennial. Sean McPherson, trivia wiz and City Cast Twin Cities host, leads four riveting rounds of questions covering everything from The Declaration of Independence to the hottest college rivalries, and all 13 City Cast cities make an appearance. See how you stack up! Mentioned on the show: * Trivia Mafia website [https://www.triviamafia.com/] and locations [https://www.triviamafia.com/locations?tags=trivia%20mafia%20classic,theme%20nights] * Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up) [https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324006435] * Milwaukee's block of Frank Lloyd Wright - Atlas Obscura [https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/frank-lloyd-wrights-burnham-block] Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  [yourcitycouldbebetter@citycast.fm] We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter [https://www.instagram.com/yourcitycouldbebetter] Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options [https://citycast.fm/advertise].

Is Seattle Patriotic? Plus, What the 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Gets Wrong About Our City

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributors Chase Hutchinson and Eula Scott Bynoe to talk about MOHAI’s newest exhibit [https://mohai.org/exhibits/for-which-it-stands-the-many-threads-of-the-american-flag/] and what the American flag means to Seattle. Then they cover the relevance and accuracy of the new TV show, Elle [https://seattlemoviesdaily.beehiiv.com/p/elle-review-she-doesnt-even-go-here], which is set in our city circa 1994. Plus, lots of weekend recommendations and a bonus segment about the infamous local food [https://www.nwprogressive.org/microblog/2026/06/seattle-style-hot-dog-deemed-nations-best-by-wirecutter-taste-test/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social&utm_campaign=202671_Newsletter_Seattle&utm_term=Seattle_Daily] that was just crowned “top dog”. Correction: On this episode a contributor claims that Washington state was founded by George Washington, the founder of the town of Centralia. But the state itself was named after the first president by the same name and does not have a singular founder. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Seattle Art Museum [https://seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/mini-golf-at-olympic-sculpture-park-jun-17-26?utm_source=citycast&utm_medium=podcast] pFriem Beer [https://www.pfriembeer.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].

Your Guide to July 2026 in Seattle

Today on the show, host Jane C. Hu is joined by producers Ashley Smith, Sam J. Leeds, and Liam Billingham to discuss all the best things to do in July. Liam requests recommendations for day trips on the ferry, and the team delivers: from a popsicle stand on Vashon [https://www.florahillfarm.com/seasonal-flavors] to one square inch of silence [https://onesquareinch.org/] in the Hoh Rain Forest. Plus, they discuss summer hikes, including the gorgeous turquoise Diablo Lake and Jane’s tip to check out hidden gems in Teanaway. Then, Sam gives a history of the surprisingly chaotic origins of Seafair, [https://www.historylink.org/File/1470] including literally setting ships on fire in Elliott Bay. Liam asks the great philosophical question of our times: can a rave [https://www.instagram.com/p/DY8q7Npvicv/?hl=en] be in the morning if it hasn’t started the night before? And finally, everyone runs through the month's best events like free movies at Northwest Film Forum [https://nwfilmforum.org/films/free-forum-who-framed-roger-rabbit/], a fashion show on decommissioned railroad tracks [https://www.instagram.com/p/DaN4oSllD3e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==], a 206-mile bike ride to Portland, [https://cascade.org/rides-events/seattle-portland-2026?utm_medium=display&utm_source=google-ad&utm_campaign=stp-2026&utm_content=google-ad&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23375069420&gbraid=0AAAAACqmAJTYpOUwiccIgGdldZFjGewEl&gclid=CjwKCAjw0o3SBhBVEiwAh28-jfN8IYdpIHAN5Kt6pJyHqfxjZaiRIrWTpFJbxttfuIG_RPRU96V-KRoCvVkQAvD_BwE] and a dance night for the Swifties [https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taylor-fest-chop-suey-tickets/14209104]. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode Seattle Art Museum  [https://seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/mini-golf-at-olympic-sculpture-park-jun-17-26?utm_source=citycast&utm_medium=podcast] Seattle Theatre Group [https://www.stgpresents.org/] 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].