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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 35 MIN

Do We Need More Fast Food? Plus, Alexa’s New Voice(s) and Cut to the Chase

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

This week, Jane is joined by brothers (not really) Chase Hutchinson and Liam Billingham to talk about the new ‘brief, chill, or sweet’ voice options for Alexa, plus the announcement of a new McDonald’s taking over an old Rite Aid in Capitol Hill. They also do their regular ‘Cut To The Chase’ segment, where they talk about the X-Files reboot, and Chase’s new piece about the challenging production of Train Dreams in the Inlander. Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 26th episode Ignite Seattle Window Nation Discover 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.

This week, Jane is joined by brothers (not really) Chase Hutchinson and Liam Billingham to talk about the new ‘brief, chill, or sweet’ voice options for Alexa, plus the announcement of a new McDonald’s taking over an old Rite Aid in Capitol Hill. They also do their regular ‘Cut To The Chase’ segment, where they talk about the X-Files reboot, and Chase’s new piece about the challenging production of Train Dreams in the Inlander. Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 26th episode Ignite Seattle Window Nation Discover 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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