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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 34 MIN

Why WA Sold Off Caterpillar Bonds, Measles in Seattle, and a Pro-Tax Millionaire

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

Today, Jane is joined by Diana Fakhoury, director of the Rachel Corrie Foundation, to talk about how and why Washington state made the decision to sell $62 million in corporate bonds from the Caterpillar company, and how other states could follow suit. Then Jane is joined by Brett Hamil and Ashley to talk about the news that measles has arrived in Seattle. Finally, they open up the mailbag and talk about a pro-millionaire-tax millionaire and another listener’s philosophy for tipping. Learn more about the  sponsors of this April 6th episode Washington State Spring Fair 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 Diana Fakhoury, director of the Rachel Corrie Foundation, to talk about how and why Washington state made the decision to sell $62 million in corporate bonds from the Caterpillar company, and how other states could follow suit. Then Jane is joined by Brett Hamil and Ashley to talk about the news that measles has arrived in Seattle. Finally, they open up the mailbag and talk about a pro-millionaire-tax millionaire and another listener’s philosophy for tipping. Learn more about the  sponsors of this April 6th episode Washington State Spring Fair 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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