Blake Island History, the Midterms Are Coming, and Do Politicians Need Mascots? episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 35 MIN

Blake Island History, the Midterms Are Coming, and Do Politicians Need Mascots?

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by her two dads, Brett Hamil and Creative Producer Liam Billingham, to talk about the social housing initiative and its mascot ‘Housey’. They also talk about the entrance of Hannah Sabio-Howell and Ron Davis into the race for the 43rd and 46th districts, respectively. Finally, they take a trip to Jane’s History Corner (™), where they learn about Blake Island and how Seattleites can help decide the future of the tiny island between Vashon and Bainbridge.  Links: Brett’s Joke Tellers Union event. Brett’s friend Burl Dirkman’s Power Thru It event. Learn more about the  sponsors of this March 11th episode Window Nation Cirque Du Soleil Turbo Tenant Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by her two dads, Brett Hamil and Creative Producer Liam Billingham, to talk about the social housing initiative and its mascot ‘Housey’. They also talk about the entrance of Hannah Sabio-Howell and Ron Davis into the race for the 43rd and 46th districts, respectively. Finally, they take a trip to Jane’s History Corner (™), where they learn about Blake Island and how Seattleites can help decide the future of the tiny island between Vashon and Bainbridge.  Links: Brett’s Joke Tellers Union event. Brett’s friend Burl Dirkman’s Power Thru It event. Learn more about the  sponsors of this March 11th episode Window Nation Cirque Du Soleil Turbo Tenant Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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