Seattle Nice
David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep KaushikIt’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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryPoliticsNews | |||
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Welcome to Seattle Nice, the only podcast that tells you what's really happening in Seattle politics. Join Erica C. Barnett (PubliCola), David Hyde, and political consultant Sandeep Kaushik as they break down the latest from City Hall.
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Six months into her tenure at City Hall and Mayor Katie Wilson has a message for Seattle: things are going great, actually. On this episode of Seattle Nice, hosts Erica C Barnett, David Hyde and Sandeep Kaushik dig into Publicola’s two-parter with th... more
Just as urbanists thought they had a deal to jumpstart stalled housing construction, it fell apart. We unpack the rise and fall of a proposed temporary break on Seattle's Mandatory Housing Affordability program, which taxes new development to fund af... more
While Seattle celebrates hosting the World Cup, the city's unsheltered count just jumped 21 percent. What explains the increase? Can we trust the numbers? And why are we seeing shelter capacity shrink right when it’s needed most?
Also: Mayor Katie ... more
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- Seattle Politics Wonks Rejoice
Always super informative and relevant on what’s happening in Seattle politics.
Apple Podcasts5Cloncurry Kid
United States3 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 Podcasts4EphemeralErikaUnited States3 months ago - Grift and Grifter and the Other Guy
If you’re going to listen: Expect liberal-moderate misinfo from Sandeep, populist progressive-ish disinfo from Erica, and reporting with a modicum of moderation from David
Apple Podcasts2MidBunnyUnited States9 months ago - Eric’s is intolerant
I thought Erica’s sniping at Sandeep for using the term “gender critical” was very intolerant. Are we not to question the sanity of people who literally feel they were “born in the wrong body”. She can get away with calling people like me “TERF” yet I do not aim to deny trans people the right to exist nor am I a “radical feminist “. There actually is nuance to this situation and there should be dialogue not name calling. And by the way I am a liberal Democrat.
Apple Podcasts3BcluckersUnited Statesa year ago - Please get rid of Sandeep
There aren’t many Seattle news / politics podcasts available, but this podcast is becoming increasingly frustrating and stressful to listen to. Sandeep is consistently patronizing to Erica and that hurts this podcast significantly. Erica holds her ground well, but no one wants to listen to a podcast where one commentator offers analysis that is thoughtful and knowledgeable - and the other consistently ignores, attacks, or attempts to manipulate the other commentator. It’s wonderful to hear from ... more
Apple Podcasts4comme un ananasUnited Statesa year ago
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A sharp, opinionated take on Seattle politics, policy, and city governance, with frequent dives into housing affordability, transit funding, surveillance policy, and downtown revitalization. Hosts bring data-driven critique, insider anecdotes, and cross-ideological perspective to debates that often hinge on growth, equity, and public spending. The show tends to mix policy analysis with blunt commentary and timely local controversies, making it valuable for listeners who want a candid pulse on how Seattle decisions unfold and what they mean for residents, businesses, and stakeholders across the region.
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Recent guests on Seattle Nice include:
1. Susan McLaughlin
2. Darryl Fairweather
3. Scott Kubly
4. Sandeep Kaushik
5. Marco Lowe
6. Natalie Quick
7. Eddie Lin
8. Erica C. Barnett
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