Today's pod gets into new poll results about what Seattle's thinking and feeling. Most people say quality of life in the city has improved somewhat compared to last year. But last year most people said things really sucked. Seattle Nice discusses, debates and digresses.  If you have any show requests, hot tips or questions please email us at realseattlenice@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/RealSeattleNice  Our editor is Quinn Waller.   Support the show Support us on Patreon ..read more

This week the pod talks about the new Seattle Police contract, Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed $1.35 billion transportation levy, and the politics of the migrant crisis in the region.  Our editor is Quinn Waller Support the show Support us on Patreon ..read more

Seattle's Police Department is having a hard time bringing in new recruits, so the city council is considering moving to an easier test for job applicants as one possible fix. Erica says that's the wrong solution and Sandeep disagrees. Plus, the podcast debates a proposal to scale back a pay increase for delivery drivers that was passed by the last, more progressive city council.   Our editor is Quinn Waller.   Support the show Support us on Patreon ..read more

Seattle Nice parses the vibes and debates the substance of Mayor Bruce Harrell's third State of the City talk.   Our editor is Quinn Waller.  Support us on Patreon! Support the show Support us on Patreon ..read more

Erica and Sandeep disagree about the merits of a proposed social housing initiative.  It proposes to raise $50,000 a year through new business taxes to create publicly owned, permanently affordable housing.  Is it the right plan to help address Seattle's affordable housing crisis?   Our editor is Quinn Waller.  Support us on Patreon!       Support the show Support us on Patreon ..read more

This week Erica and Sandeep somehow manage to agree more than they disagree as the pod dives into three stories that appeared in The Stranger.  Seattle’s Queer Community Demands Swift Change After Raids of Gay Bars    Council President Sara Nelson Opposes Effort to Increase Voter Turnout  Mistrial for 'Stop the Sweeps' Protester Charged with Standing on RV for 12 Minutes Our editor is Quinn Waller.  Support the show Support us on Patreon! THE COMPARISON GROUP PODCAST THE BEST POLITICAL PODCAST FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE POLITICS. DISCUSSION NOT DEBATE. Listen on: Apple P ..read more

Erica throws shade on the council's appointment of CID activist Tanya Woo to an open Seattle city council seat. Sandeep counters. Hilarity ensues.   Our editor is Quinn Waller.  Support the show Support the show Support us on Patreon ..read more

This is a preview of a special members-only episode, in which we grapple with two of Erica's recent breaking stories: “Harrell Administration Consultant Tim Ceis Urges Businesses to Back Tanya Woo for Open Council Seat,” and the “implosion” of a key player in Seattle’s effort to address homelessness, “We Are In.” To hear the full episode please donate at https://patreon.com/seattlenice  Our editor is Quinn Waller.  Support the show Support us on Patreon ..read more

We learned this week that 72 people have thrown their hats in the ring to replace former Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who represented Seattle's at-large Position 8. The Council will pick one of them to  serve until voters get their say in the the fall election. Please donate to help keep the podcast going and support our editor, Quinn Waller, here. (patreon.com/seattlenice) Want to advertise your podcast or business? Contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com If you want to help support Seattle Nice but can't afford to donate. please leave a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. If y ..read more

Today on the pod we talk about who is vying to replace exiting council member Teresa Mosqueda, city council appointments, and more!   Please donate to help keep the podcast going and support our editor, Quinn Waller, here. (patreon.com/seattlenice) Want to advertise your podcast or business? Contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com If you want to help support Seattle Nice but can't afford to donate. please leave a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. If you're still on X/Twitter find us @realseattlenice. Support the show Support us on Patreon ..read more