Do Cameras Actually Stop Crime? Plus, a Midweek News Medley episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 37 MIN

Do Cameras Actually Stop Crime? Plus, a Midweek News Medley

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

Today, Jane is joined by UW Professor of Law and Politics Brie McLemore to discuss the role of surveillance in our city, and how effective cameras can be at decreasing violent crime. Then Jane is joined by contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Liam Billingham to discuss some of the latest headlines, including renaming Cesar Chavez Park, the potential return of the Sonics, and the potential change to our mail-in voting system here in Washington. Finally, they conclude with our regular arts and culture segment, “Cut To The Chase”. Learn more about the  sponsors of this March 26th episode Window Nation Town Hall Seattle 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, Jane is joined by UW Professor of Law and Politics Brie McLemore to discuss the role of surveillance in our city, and how effective cameras can be at decreasing violent crime. Then Jane is joined by contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Liam Billingham to discuss some of the latest headlines, including renaming Cesar Chavez Park, the potential return of the Sonics, and the potential change to our mail-in voting system here in Washington. Finally, they conclude with our regular arts and culture segment, “Cut To The Chase”. Learn more about the  sponsors of this March 26th episode Window Nation Town Hall Seattle 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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