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City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan: Belltown Blues

channelweb — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:48 +0000

Belltown has always been a diverse and popular neighborhood in Seattle, but many residents and businesses are now singing the blues. Multiple gun shots on New Year’s Eve, coupled with a recent police report that 50 people are responsible for 2,700 Belltown arrests, have led to increasing public safety concerns. Merchants who pride themselves on the area’s shopping, restaurants, and nightlife say that Belltown is now a center for crime, filth, and lagging economic development. What is the city and county doing to help Belltown change its image and reduce its problems? Our studio guests include Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Belltown Business Association President Jim Miller, Belltown business owner Jessica Norton, and Jon Scholes of the Downtown Seattle Association.

Premieres Fri., Feb. 3, 7 p.m.

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City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan: The Future of Tolling

channelweb — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:00:22 +0000

Since December 29, 2011, the new SR-520 toll has been taking a toll on many drivers trying to cross Lake Washington. How have traffic patterns changed, and is the state on track to raise the revenue it needs for a replacement bridge? Looking ahead, are Washingtonians willing to accept more tolling across the state for better roads & highways? Don’t miss our discussion with studio guests Craig Stone, Tolls Director for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Mark Hallenbeck, Director of the Washington State Transportation Center, Richard Ford, Chairman of the Washington State Transportation Commission, and Doug MacDonald, former State Transportation Secretary (2001-2007).

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Premieres Fri., Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.

Same-Sex Marriage? Tonight on City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan

channelweb — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:51 +0000

Since Washington State’s domestic partnership law took effect in 2007, local gay rights advocates have been pushing for marriage equality. Voters affirmed, in 2009, their acceptance of “Everything but Marriage” for gays and lesbians, leading many advocates to declare their work done. Recently though, Governor Chris Gregoire dropped a political bombshell with her push for a same-sex marriage bill this legislative session. Should marriage only be between one man and one woman, or should the state join six others in the country that recognize gay marriage? We meet a lesbian couple who are fighting for marriage equality, and hear from a Christian minister who vows to fight against it. Our Studio guests include Pastor Ken Hutcherson of Antioch Bible Church, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, Josh Friedes of Equal Rights Washington, and Everett attorney Stephen Pidgeon.

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Premieres Fri., Jan. 20, at 7 p.m.

This week on City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan: Race Relations

channelweb — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:19 +0000

It’s been nearly 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King’s fight for racial equality. How are we doing in Seattle? We take a look at the city’s Race and Social Justice agenda, its response to community concerns about excessive force by the Seattle Police Department, and the impact of the new Congressional redistricting plan on racial politics here. Studio guests include Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, OneAmerica founder Pramila Jayapal, Latina/o bar Association of Washington president Fé Lopez and University of Washington student Hamdi Mohamed.

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Premieres Fri., Jan. 13, 7 p.m.

Tonight on City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan: 2012 Legislative Preview

channelweb — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:00:34 +0000

The New Year brings some new challenges for our legislators in Olympia. How will they fix a $1.4 billion budget hole? Will they support gay marriage? What will the response be to the recent high court ruling that lawmakers are failing to fully fund education? Four Seattle lawmakers join us to preview the 2012 legislative session. Studio guests include House Majority Whip Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37th), Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36th), Senator David Frockt (D-46th) and Senator Adam Kline (D-37th).

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Premieres Fri., Jan. 5, 7 p.m.

Chris Gregoire sits down with host Brian Callanan this week on City Inside/Out

channelweb — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:01 +0000

The state is facing a $2 billion deficit, with dire consequences for education, public safety & the disabled. To help reduce the impact, Governor Chris Gregoire is proposing a new temporary half-cent sales tax increase. She joins us in the studio to discuss why she believes voters will support this, even in these tough economic times. Does she have legislative support for this move? Will both parties come to an agreement about using a sales tax hike to preserve funding for vital services? Will they try and find cuts and revenue elsewhere? Hear from Senators Ed Murray (D-Seattle) and Mike Hewitt (R-Walla Walla), Representative Ross Hunter (D-Medina) and state Republican Party chair Kirby Wilbur.

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Premieres Fri., Dec. 16, 7 p.m.

Join host Brian Callanan on City Inside/Out for a discussion about housing the homeless

channelweb — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:22 +0000

On any given night, thousands of homeless people are living on the streets throughout King County. This week, we take stock of how Seattle is tackling its homeless problem, and whether a new partnership with Seattle faith’s community is working. The city council has passed two laws recently to allow tent cities and car camps, with restrictions. Will these be effective in leading to a permanent housing solution? Why have so few churches stepped up so far? How are Seattle Housing levy funds helping?
Don’t miss our discussion with Seattle Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith, Committee to End Homelessness Director Bill Block, City Council Chair of Health & Human Services Nick Licata, and Real Change Publisher Tim Harris.

Premieres Fri., Dec. 9, 7 p.m.

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Tonight on City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan: Moving Seattle

channelweb — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:00:52 +0000

This week, we look at how Seattle should tackle its transportation and transit priorities. Voters recently rejected Proposition One, which would have collected $20.4 million, via a new $60 car tab tax, to pay for needed street and transit improvements. So, what’s next? Will potholes prevail? Will voters be asked to decide next year on another similar measure? Don’t miss our studio roundtable with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Peter Hahn, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond, Bus Chick & Blogger Carla Saulter and Fremont Business Owner Suzie Burke!

Premieres Fri., Dec. 2, 7 p.m.

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Brian Callanan looks at the Veterans Treatment Court on City Inside/Out

channelweb — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:40 +0000

This week, we look at an innovative new approach to helping Seattle veterans who get into legal trouble. The Seattle Veterans Treatment Court offers a therapeutic approach for defendants who qualify for its rigid probation terms, but does it work? Meet two Seattle men who fought for the U.S. but then fell into addiction and homelessness when they returned. Can Veterans Court offer them another chance? We’ll also hear from Presiding Judge Fred Bonner, Prosecutor Jennifer Grant, Defender Burns Petersen, and U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator Kevin Devine about how they are helping local veterans access community services while re-integrating into civilian life.

Premieres Fri., Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

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Journalist Roundtable on City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan

channelweb — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:00:04 +0000

This week on City Inside/Out, our panel of veteran journalists compares notes on the upcoming general election. Will Jean Godden win a 3rd term on the city council? Will Seattle voters support a $60 car tab tax and a $231 million school levy? Will 4 school board incumbents get to keep their jobs? Will Costco’s liquor initiative pass? How will Tim Eyman’s toll and transit measure fare? We convene Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, John Carlson of KOMO Radio, Dominic Holden of The Stranger and Deborah Wang of KUOW Public Radio for a pre-election roundtable.

Premieres on Friday at 7 p.m.

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