Councilmember Rinck on Data Centers, Transit Expansion, and Bus Stunts episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 39 MIN

Councilmember Rinck on Data Centers, Transit Expansion, and Bus Stunts

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

Jane is back in the host seat, and she’s joined by special guest Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck to ask about the potential data center moratorium, the upcoming renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure, and what the deal is with her new friend, SDOT mascot Sal the Salmon. Contributors Guy Oron and Brett Hamil also join to discuss T-Mobile's new Starlink deal, Albertsons' alleged buy-one-get-one pricing scam, and whether or not Jane should give up hope for the Sonics ever returning. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: Travel Dundee Seattle Restaurant Week FRS Clipper 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.

Jane is back in the host seat, and she’s joined by special guest Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck to ask about the potential data center moratorium, the upcoming renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure, and what the deal is with her new friend, SDOT mascot Sal the Salmon. Contributors Guy Oron and Brett Hamil also join to discuss T-Mobile's new Starlink deal, Albertsons' alleged buy-one-get-one pricing scam, and whether or not Jane should give up hope for the Sonics ever returning. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: Travel Dundee Seattle Restaurant Week FRS Clipper 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.

NOW PLAYING

Councilmember Rinck on Data Centers, Transit Expansion, and Bus Stunts

0:00 39:44

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of City Cast Seattle?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this City Cast Seattle episode published?

This episode was published on April 29, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Jane is back in the host seat, and she’s joined by special guest Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck to ask about the potential data center moratorium, the upcoming renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure, and what the deal is with her new friend,...

Can I download this City Cast Seattle episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!