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City Cast Seattle

Hosted by City Cast · news · EN · 247 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Join Jane C. Hu and the City Cast Seattle team every weekday morning as we explore the most interesting stories about our city. It’s an informative daily podcast for all Seattleites, whether you're a local or new to town. We’ll keep you company while you’re walking the dog around Green Lake, riding the bus through SLU, or stuck in traffic on the West Seattle Bridge. City Cast is like eavesdropping on an illuminating conversation at your neighborhood coffee shop. But there’s no Seattle Freeze here; everyone’s welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at seattle.citycast.fm.

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What is City Cast Seattle about?

Join Jane C. Hu and the City Cast Seattle team every weekday morning as we explore the most interesting stories about our city. It’s an informative daily podcast for all Seattleites, whether you're a local or new to town.

Who hosts City Cast Seattle?

City Cast Seattle is hosted by City Cast. The show has published 247 episodes to date.

What has City Cast Seattle covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why Housing Stability Is the Foundation of a Fair Economy" (21 October 2026, 28 minutes), "We’re Still Searching for Our Next Podcast Host" (19 October 2026, 5 minutes), and "Seattle Surveillance Explained, Funding Survivor Support Systems, and Rob Saka's Public Restroom 180" (16 October 2026, 37 minutes).

How often does City Cast Seattle publish?

City Cast Seattle publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 247 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on City Cast Seattle?

Booking probability for City Cast Seattle is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. City Cast Seattle requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. City Cast Seattle's contact route on record: verified email.

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City Cast hosts City Cast Seattle, a news show with 247 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • City Cast Seattle

    Why Housing Stability Is the Foundation of a Fair Economy

    Oct 21, 202628 min

    City Cast Partner Studios presents Weaving Our Future: Stories for a Fair Economy, a five-part series on what a fair economy looks like in King County, told through the people building it. Celeste Levy, Communications...

  • City Cast Seattle

    We’re Still Searching for Our Next Podcast Host

    Oct 19, 20265 min

    Happy Monday! We’re jumping on the feed real quick to let you know we’re taking this week off from the podcast to plan our next steps as we look for a new host. But don’t worry: you can still read the newsletter, check...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Seattle Surveillance Explained, Funding Survivor Support Systems, and Rob Saka's Public Restroom 180

    Oct 16, 202637 min

    Today on the podcast, interim host Liam Billingham is joined by the Urbanist’s Amy Sundberg and activist Maria Abando to help Seattle understand the difference between CCTV, ALPR, SDOT, and private cameras like...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Washington’s Aging Ferry Fleet, How the Millionaires Tax Fight Is Spilling Into Legislative Races, and Ranking PNW Horror Movies

    Oct 15, 202635 min

    Between an aging fleet and the recent sickout drawing attention to pay disparities, the Washington State Ferry system runs on a razor's edge. Fill-in host Liam Billingham asks contributors Hannah Krieg and Chase...

  • City Cast Seattle

    VRAP Controversy, Unsettling Grocery Store Experiences, and Jimothy at Costco

    Oct 14, 202639 min

    Next week, City Council will vote on a proposed $5 million assistance program for vehicle residents. Why is this legislation drawing criticism from groups like the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness? We sat...

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  • City Cast Seattle

    Real Power, Real Dignity: Closing Out a Fair Economy

    Oct 13, 202625 min

    Ana Gaeta, Communications Manager at the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, and Deric Gruen, Lab Leader at People's Economy Lab, join City Cast Seattle Host Jane C. Hu on this final episode of Weaving...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Kenji López-Alt Goes Casual in Seattle and American Girl Goes Grunge

    Oct 13, 202632 min

    Today on the podcast, we revisit a conversation Jane had earlier this year with celebrity chef, author, and Seattleite Kenji López-Alt. They talk about Seattle’s food scene, Kenji’s version of a girl dinner, what to...

  • City Cast Seattle

    What Does a Seattle Monopoly Edition Look Like? Plus, Walking 48 Miles to End Immigrant Detention

    Oct 7, 202633 min

    Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by Stan Shikuma, co-chair of Tsuru for Solidarity’s leadership council, organizer, and a descendant of Poston and Tule Lake Concentration Camps, to discuss their upcoming Free...

  • City Cast Seattle

    The Ave’s Car-Free Pilot, Ferry Engineers Call In Sick for Better Pay, and Paid Parking Expands

    Oct 6, 202643 min

    After the Pike Place Market pilot, a new car-free experiment will be taking place on University Ave. Host Jane C. Hu talks to urbanist organizer L. Harrison Jerome about what they hope to accomplish by shutting down the...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Your E-Scooter Hot Takes, Best PSLs in Seattle, and Liam's First Seattle-versary

    Oct 5, 202637 min

    Where can you find the best pumpkin spice lattes in Seattle? Heather Pham Nguyen went all-in on a PSL rankings project, so we brought her on the podcast to talk with host Jane C. Hu and Executive Producer Ashley Smith...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Surveillance in Seattle, Budget Drama, Plus Policies For Pop-ups

    Oct 2, 202638 min

    Today on the podcast, Jane gets an insider perspective on how difficult it is to navigate the city’s regulatory system for local businesses from Vince Vu, founder of Anh Oi, a Vietnamese bakeshop. Then Erica C Barnett...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Could More Art Activations Make the City Safer? Plus, Seattle Real Estate Trends and Karaoke Recs

    Oct 1, 202638 min

    Is it really a buyer’s market in Seattle? Host Jane C. Hu talks with real estate broker Posey Gruener and Daryl Fairweather, Redfin’s chief economist, about the state of the city’s real estate market, neighborhood...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Your Guide to October 2026 in Seattle

    Sep 30, 202636 min

    Fall is here, with Halloween right around the corner, and we’ve got Seattle-specific costume ideas for you (Jimothy is just the beginning)! In this episode, you’ll hear the best places to go leaf peeping, how to...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Is Seattle’s Coffee Scene Missing Anything? Plus, a New Indie Rock Podcast and the Valley of the Gnomes

    Sep 29, 202637 min

    2004 was the year indie rock exploded on the music scene — at least, that’s according to a new podcast that launched last week. Host Jane C. Hu and Creative Producer Liam Billingham talk with Melissa Locker, executive...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Our Global Fashion Influence, What Bees Teach Us About Social Isolation, and the Original Gayborhood

    Sep 28, 202640 min

    The Washington Department of Corrections has used solitary confinement for decades, often in violation of UN rules. Could a neuroscience researcher studying bumblebees change that? Host Jane C. Hu talks with journalist...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Mayor Wilson’s Budget Explained, Seattle’s Neon Sign Past and Present, and Boeing’s Grunge Influence

    Sep 25, 202636 min

    Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by two first-timers to City Cast Seattle, Amy Sundberg, reporter at The Urbanist, and Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, business reporter at The Seattle Times. First, Amy, Megan, and Jane...

  • City Cast Seattle

    U District's Movie Theater Revival, Elvis at the Space Needle, and a Popsicle Party

    Sep 24, 202634 min

    Host Jane C. Hu talks with Shane Wahlund and Michael Anderson, co-hosts of Collide-O-Scope, about how Seattle’s image on film has shifted over time and what they’ve learned from years of sorting through vintage video...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Twihards Help Quileute Tribe, Archie McPhee Owner Changes Course, and AI Enters Civics

    Sep 23, 202638 min

    Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and creative producer Liam Billingham, both non-robots. Jane runs down the Archie McPhee saga, and then Liam, Brett, and Jane discuss owner Mark Pahlow’s...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Seattle Expands Civil Rights, a Dynamic Pricing Ban Has Safeway Making Threats, and Amtrak Trains Get a Glow-Up

    Sep 22, 202632 min

    City Council and Mayor Wilson have been busy: a landmark ordinance protecting polyamorous people and diverse family structures just passed unanimously, a new city budget drops today, and grocery stores are threatening...

  • City Cast Seattle

    Why Starting a Publishing House is Punk. Plus, E-Scooter Safety and Listener Mailbag

    Sep 21, 202637 min

    Today on the podcast, it’s all about books! Jane is joined by Diana Le, writer and publisher at Girl Noise Press, and Katie Lee Ellison, author and founder of Nonfiction for No Reason, to talk about starting your own...

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