Seattle Nice

David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik
  • 4.5 (83)
  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY
Seattle Nice

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. 

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Seattle's Nicest 2025 Predictions

    Seattle Nice makes some predictions for 2025 that you won't hear anywhere else. We are joined by guest star predictor Josh Feit, one of the co-founders of Publicola. Our editor is Quinn Waller.Special thanks to our Patreon donors who make this podcast possible. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSu...

    39 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Debate: Is Seattle Ready to Go Big on Social Housing?

    Seattle Nice brings you a deep dive debate on the two competing "social housing" measures that are on the ballot for the February special election in Seattle. Tiffani McCoy, the co-Executive director of The House Our Neighbors Coalition, made the case for Proposition 1A. And Jessie Clawson, a Seattle land use attorney and partner at McCullough Hill, advocated for the City Council's alternative, Proposition 1B. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Send us a text! Note that we can only r...

    49 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Who will fill the vacant Seattle City Council seat?

    20 people have put their hats in the ring to be appointed to replace Tammy Morales on the Seattle City Council following her surprise resignation late last year. Today's member's-only special podcast takes a closer look at the 20 aspirants and the council politics driving the decision. The council plans to pick a replacement on January 27th. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.com...

    8 min

  4. JAN 8

    Blast Balls and Colonoscopies: Bob Kettle on Public Safety and the Council’s 2025 Priorities

    City Councilmember Bob Kettle joins Seattle Nice to answer some questions and talk about his priorities for 2025. Our editor is Quinn Waller Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting lo...

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 5

    Why all the controversy over Seattle’s annual minimum wage hike? And is Amazon’s return to work mandate a positive or negative?

    Seattle's minimum wage just hit $20.76 per hour for all businesses. The pod takes a closer look at the hike and the politics of the minimum wage in Seattle. Plus, should Seattle sympathize with Amazon workers because they're being forced back to the office 5 days a week? Or should the city celebrate the move, which could help revitalize downtown? We discuss and debate. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@...

    43 min

  6. 12/27/2024

    All of your questions answered

    You asked and we answered your questions on topics including the 2025 Seattle mayoral election, the race for city council position 9, and what we'd like to see happen in city politics next year. Quinn Waller is our editor. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support ...

    37 min

  7. 12/20/2024

    Ex-SPD Chief Diaz Fired, Bus Stabbing Sparks Safety Debate, Graffiti Crackdown

    This week Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell fired former SPD chief Adrian Diaz following an investigation by the city’s Office of Inspector General. The report found Diaz violated a number of city policies in the course of a workplace relationship that he tried to cover up. We take a closer look at the report, which includes some salacious details and Star Wars references, and talk about the fallout for the city. Next, the pod discusses the fatal stabbing of a bus driver in Seattle's Universi...

    38 min

  8. 12/13/2024

    Anti-"strip club" petitioners and Seattle's debate about crowd control

    Seattle's City Council is considering legislation to remove restrictions on the use of “less lethal” weapons for crowd control. Should SPD be allowed to use "blast balls" on protestors? Erica's been covering it. We take a closer look. In Part Deux we discuss the brewing controversy over a Ballard bar applying for an "adult cabaret" license. A nearby property owner is circulating a petition in protest, calling it a "strip club." Is moralism making a comeback in Seattle? Hear ...

    38 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Seattle Nice
  • Show Website
    Seattle Nice

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