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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 t... more

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The big Seattle Nice City Council District 5 debate is right around the corner! Join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the National Nordic Museum, where we’ll be drawing out candidates Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang on their positions – and their dif... more

First, a quick invitation: Seattle Nice is hosting a live debate for City Council District 5 between Julie Kang and Nilu Jenks. Join us at the National Nordic Museum on October 21 at 6 p.m.

On this week's show: What happens when government agencies ... more

Mayor Katie Wilson joins Seattle Nice, along with Budget Director Aly Pennucci, to defend her first city budget as some City Council members argue she's got her priorities wrong.

Wilson came into office facing a $175 million projected General Fund d... more

Seattle still needs a lot more housing. But construction has fallen off for some types of housing, and developers say one reason projects aren't getting built is Seattle's Mandatory Housing Affordability program, or MHA.

Seattle City Councilmember D... more

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Recent Guests

Walter Hatch
Former Seattle Times journalist, Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness volunteer, author on homelessness
Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness; Seattle Times (former)
Episode: Why Does Walter Hatch Think Seattle Is Blowing It on Homelessness?
Kirk Hovenkotter
Executive Director of Transportation Choices Coalition
Transportation Choices Coalition
Episode: Oops, There Goes Another Million!
Katie Wilson
Mayor of Seattle
City of Seattle
Episode: Mayor Katie Wilson Joins Us as the Budget Battle Begins
Aly Pennucci
Budget Director
City of Seattle
Episode: Mayor Katie Wilson Joins Us as the Budget Battle Begins
Sandeep Kaushik
Political consultant and former Rocky Horror Projectionist
Independent / Political consulting
Episode: Mayor Katie Wilson Joins Us as the Budget Battle Begins
Daniel Malone
Executive Director of Downtown Emergency Service Center
Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC)
Episode: ORCAs, STARs, and Trump's Baleful Eye: the State of Seattle's Homelessness Services
Susan McLaughlin
Director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services
King County DCHS
Episode: Has King County's Human Services Department Fixed the Problems Flagged in that "Damning" Audit?
Darryl Fairweather
Chief Economist at Redfin
Redfin
Episode: Are Falling Seattle Home Prices Good News? Redfin's Chief Economist Has Answers.
Scott Kubly
Former Director of Seattle Department of Transportation (2014-2017)
Public/Transit
Episode: Is Sound Transit Ignoring a Plan that Could Save Ballard Light Rail?

Hosts

David Hyde
Host of the show; long-running voice in Seattle local politics and policy discussions
Erika C. Barnett
Co-host and journalist; provides local policy and investigative context
Sandeep Kaushik
Co-host and political consultant; contributes business and policy perspectives

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Best local insight, except

    David is insufferable.

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    Jmaddenmass
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast despite some inherent conflicts of interest

    I really do enjoy each episode of this podcast. It’s typically refreshing because it’s free of narrow, political propaganda-based editorialism. However, Erica C Barnett has an inherit conflict of interest when reporting on Mayor Katie Wilson, because she is her former employer and a major force in both her election campaign and the ongoing defense of her decisions and behaviors, effectively shielding her from pragmatic questions. There are several news outlets that posit Barnett’s influence in f... more

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    4
    RedGreen Health
    United States2 months ago
  • Another Seattle politics podcast

    One business-interest lobbyist, one blogger who’s committed to the brand, and one pretty decent moderator, giving armchair analysis and creating content from whatever their sources at City Hall scraped together this week. Your mileage may vary

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MidBunny
    United States3 months ago
  • Seattle Politics Wonks Rejoice

    Always super informative and relevant on what’s happening in Seattle politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloncurry Kid
    United States6 months ago
  • I listen for Erica’s contributions

    Erica, thank you for insisting on journalistic investigation, facts, and reality. Sandeep, your inflammatory statements about “wokeness” and “the deep state” have no place in adult conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EphemeralErika
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise deep local knowledge and cross-spectrum dialogue.
Candid, data-driven Seattle policy conversations that challenge agendas.
Strong moderator-guest dynamic; some critique friction central to debate.
Useful for sponsors seeking engaged, civic-minded listeners.

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Why Does Walter Hatch Think Seattle Is Blowing It on Homelessness?
Q: Why is fragmentation of the service system a major barrier to progress?
Fragmentation creates inefficiencies, prevents shared data, and leads to repeated encounters for individuals; a unified HMIS and centralized leadership could align resources and improve outcomes.
Why Does Walter Hatch Think Seattle Is Blowing It on Homelessness?
Q: What motivated you and your colleague to write these pieces on Seattle homelessness and to diagnose the problem?
We wanted to challenge the prevailing narrative by examining causation beyond simple blame, highlighting housing supply as the fundamental driver and proposing a more coordinated, data-driven approach alongside shelter and services.
Has King County's Human Services Department Fixed the Problems Flagged in that "Damning" Audit?
Q: What did the audit actually show about the contracts and what went wrong?
The guest acknowledged gaps in infrastructure and oversight, especially due to the pandemic rush to move funds quickly; there were large sums moving out the door under pressure, with some providers lacking government contracting experience, which contributed to oversight gaps.
Are Falling Seattle Home Prices Good News? Redfin's Chief Economist Has Answers.
Q: What long-term factors do you think will shape Seattle housing—will affordability improve as rent growth slows or as wages rise?
Affordability should slowly improve if mortgage rates fall and supply increases, but wage growth and the pace of new construction will determine how far prices can catch up to incomes over time.
Are Falling Seattle Home Prices Good News? Redfin's Chief Economist Has Answers.
Q: So I just wanted to start out by asking what's happening with the Seattle housing market right now, is the headline correct about prices dropping faster than elsewhere?
Prices and sales have cooled with a larger pool of sellers than buyers, leading to a moderation in price growth and a slower market overall, but longer-term dynamics depend on mortgage rates and supply.

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Seattle Nice offers sharp, candid takes on Seattle politics, with a heavy emphasis on housing, homelessness, transit, and governance. Episodes frequently examine local policy mechanisms, budget trade-offs, and the interplay between city leadership, business interests, and public accountability. A standout is the willingness to challenge official narratives and explore pragmatic, sometimes controversial approaches to urban issues, while maintaining a lively, debate-driven format that blends data, anecdotes, and punchy takes. This show is likely to appeal to policy wonks, local business audiences, and residents who want blunt, data-informed conversation about Seattle's evolving urban landscape.

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2. Kirk Hovenkotter
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4. Aly Pennucci
5. Sandeep Kaushik
6. Daniel Malone
7. Susan McLaughlin
8. Darryl Fairweather

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