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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 38 MIN

Mayor Postpones Ballard Sweeps, A Failure of Sexual Assault Law, and Weekend Recommendations

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Marcus Harrison Green and producer Sam J. Leeds to discuss the Wilson administration’s decision to postpone a sweep in Ballard and a new executive order to identify public lands to house people. Marcus shares a story he co-reported with The Stranger’s Hannah Murphy Winter, looking into a “structural crevasse” in the state’s sexual assault law. And then, Jane and Sam are joined by City Cast Seattle's Prince of social media, Ben Keenan, to discuss recommendations for your long weekend plans!  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 16th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Teatro Zinzanni 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. 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 contributor Marcus Harrison Green and producer Sam J. Leeds to discuss the Wilson administration’s decision to postpone a sweep in Ballard and a new executive order to identify public lands to house people. Marcus shares a story he co-reported with The Stranger’s Hannah Murphy Winter, looking into a “structural crevasse” in the state’s sexual assault law. And then, Jane and Sam are joined by City Cast Seattle's Prince of social media, Ben Keenan, to discuss recommendations for your long weekend plans!  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 16th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Teatro Zinzanni 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. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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