Saul Spady Show
New app tracks voting records and Washington’s growing partisan divide
The growing partisan divide is Washington is nothing new, but a new app tracks the disparity between what politicians say and how they vote.5 years ago
How Washington’s Progressive policies have harmed minorities
Seattle resident Nicholas Kerr recently wrote a column arguing that Washington's Progressive policies have harmed minorities.5 years ago
Sound Transit facility would have set Dick’s Eastside expansion back years
The site of a Kent Dick's Drive-In is no longer being considered for a new Sound Transit facility, but had it been chosen, the company's Eastside expansion plans could have been delayed for years.5 years ago
Former Seattle cop, council candidate not surprised police are leaving town
Council candidate and police Lieutenant Brendan Kolding reacts to publicized exit interviews from police officers disgruntled with Seattle leadership.5 years ago
Opposing University of Washington students debate affirmative action
They are two University of Washington students who disagree about affirmative action. But instead of approaching the issue as many do -- -- they aren't going to scream and troll -- they will debate and talk.5 years ago
Could waste energy power the future of Washington?
Before the recent legislative session ended in Olympia, state Senator Guy Palumbo had one last piece of businesses to squeeze in. Some might say it was a rather wasteful bill.5 years ago
Can hydrogen fuel the future of energy, trucking in Washington?
There is an effort to make hydrogen energy the fuel of the future, especially for the trucking industry. Former Washington State Representative Chad Magendanz explains the ups and downs of the technology.5 years ago
Seattle council candidate Phil Tavel on facing the homelessness crisis
Seattle City Council candidate Phil Tavel says city leaders are not pursuing innovative ideas to solve the homelessness crisis, in favor of leaving people on the street.5 years ago
A history lesson on how to flip the Seattle City Council
It was a movement called CHECC and it completely changed the Seattle City Council in the 1960s and 70s. One of its leaders says he sees a similar movement happening in Seattle now.5 years ago
From Apple fanboy to the youngest tenured member of the Seattle Symphony
Nathan Chan is a cellist with an econ degree from Columbia, graduated from Juilliard School of Music, and is the youngest tenured member of the Seattle Symphony.5 years ago
How conservatives are environmentalists in their own way
Todd Myers with the Washington Policy Center joined The Saul Spady Show to discuss the conservative viewpoint on environmentalism.5 years ago
Seattle council candidate Sattler: ‘Listen and respond to constituents’
Following a viral video of a commenter at a Seattle City Council meeting, council candidate Ann Davison Sattler is pushing for members to be more responsive and attentive to constituents.5 years ago
Tacoma teacher responds to white supremacist allegation after op-ed
Tacoma history teacher Mike Jankanish has come under fire for an op-ed he wrote arguing that diversity education is divisive education.5 years ago
Spady: 26-year-old Ryan Strandin has never had to make a resume
Ryan Strandin started Bucha Belly to deliver kombucha in the same manner that milk delivery services once did for neighborhoods.5 years ago
Kshama Sawant council challenger Logan Bowers aspires for ‘world-class city’
From Seattle's housing crisis, to climate change, District 3 city council candidate Logan Bowers has big plans for the city should he beat out incumbent Kshama Sawant.5 years ago
Helping the homeless get to shelters during Seattle’s snow storm
Mary’s Place Executive Director Marty Hartman spoke with The Saul Spady Show about the dire situation many are facing this week, and what the public can do to help.5 years ago
Spady: Why you shouldn’t buy into millennial ‘hustle culture’
New York Times author Erin Griffith made an observation this week about millennials. She was puzzled by what she called "hustle culture."5 years ago
What happens when Seattle politics seep into Eastern Washington?
Washington may not be the biggest state in the country, but living in Seattle, it can be easy to forget that its politics are diverse.5 years ago
Chris Rufo: Microsoft’s $500 million investment should be a wake-up call for Seattle
Former city council candidate Christopher Rufo discusses Microsoft's $500 million investment, which he believes showed how differently Seattle and Eastside cities treat big business.5 years ago
Washington State Senator: Mental health should be Legislature’s top priority
The Washington State Legislature has already tackled a variety of issues in 2019. But when it comes to what should be prioritized, state Senator Hans Zeiger points toward one, prevalent issue: Mental health.5 years ago
Sound Transit removal of new Dick’s in Kent: ‘Doesn’t make any sense’
Kent just got a new Dick's Drive-in last December. Now Sound Transit may threaten the new location with eminent domain, taking the property over for light rail operations.5 years ago
Council candidate Ari Hoffman on viaduct solutions, bike lanes, and more
Seattle City Council candidate Ari Hoffman tells Saul Spady what makes his campaign and approach to the council different than his opposition and the current council.5 years ago
