98 episodes
Seattle Nice David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik
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4.5 • 78 Ratings
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It’s getting harder and harder to talk about politics, especially if you disagree. Well, screw that. Seattle Nice aims to be the most opinionated and smartest analysis of what’s really happening in Seattle politics available in any medium. Each episode dives into contentious and sometimes ridiculous topics, exploring perspectives from across Seattle's political spectrum, from city council brawls to the ways the national political conversation filters through our unique political process. Even if you’re not from Seattle, you need to listen to Seattle Nice. Because it’s coming for you. Unlike the sun, politics rises in the West and sets in the East.
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SPD's interim head Sue Rahr puts her foot down
This week interim Seattle police chief Sue Rahr fired an officer for joking about the death of a 23-year-old graduate student. We discuss and debate the case and police accountability in Seattle. Plus, will Joe Biden be the Democrat's nominee? Quinn Waller is our editor. Support the Show.Support us on Patreon!
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Is Civility Dying in Seattle?
Seattle Councilmember Tanya Woo recently reported graffiti to the FBI "as as hate crime," according to Publicola. We take a closer look at Woo's claims and concerns, and debate the civility question. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Support the Show.Support us on Patreon!
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Supreme Court episode: Are sweeps the answer?
Seattle Nice digs into and debates the other controversial Supreme Court decision about homeless people sleeping outdoors. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Support the Show.Support us on Patreon!
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"Do Nothing" Seattle City Council?
President Truman first coined the phrase "Do Nothing Congress" to blast his Republican opponents. Now, some progressive critics are implying Seattle has a "do nothing" city council. Has the new, less progressive council accomplished enough in its first 174 days? We debate and discuss, offering multiple perspectives. Seattle Nice is edited by Quinn Waller. Support the Show.Support us on Patreon!
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Why are NPR and WaPo struggling compared to peer news organizations?
We discuss and debate Erica's recent article about troubles at the Washington Post, and David's recent piece about the troubles at NPR and his experience at Seattle affiliate KUOW. Quinn Waller is our editor. Support the Show.Support us on Patreon!
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What should Seattle do about gun violence in schools?
Garfield students are back in class today after one of their peers was shot and killed last week. Community members are calling for the city to do more. Erica and Sandeep debate how elected officials should respond. Quinn Waller is our editor. Support the Show.Support us on Patreon!
Customer Reviews
This pod has improved and is worth a listen
I’m sure conservatives give 3-4 star ratings because there aren’t many places outside of their TVs tuned to Faux News where they get to giggle when a bomb throwing conservative spits out right leaning talking points. Lucky for them they have Sandeep. When this pod started, I was harsh on Sandeep on Twitter because he tended to offer little substance. When he leans in on local conservadem thinking or strategy , it’s a far better show. He’s done more such analysis than early on, and thank goodness because otherwise only Erica and David are to be taken seriously. That said, like her or not, Erica is the consistent rock on this program. David is busting his butt at NPR, but needs to referee here more. Sometimes it feels like he walks into the booth and tosses out a topic and then runs away. Just a tiny bit more buttoning up (and adding guest interviews, imho), and this program would have legs, and one more star in my rating. I wish them all well because there’s nothing else like it in this market, and it is a good source for info about local politics - as maddening as local politics can be.
Getting tired of format
They are pretty predictable - Sandeep testing out his political talking points, Erica constantly asserting that she’s a real journalist. It is not really informative or entertaining. Wearing a little thin…
Easy and entertaining place to catch up on Seattle politics
Seattle Nice is one of my favorite podcasts. Great way to understand Seattle politics. Only wish it came out more often.