On today's Crosscut Reports, Josh Cohen joins Sara Bernard to discuss Seattle's plans to improve the city's central business core. bit.ly/3KfjC0u

Another impressive lineup from the folks on the other side of the office. Gonna share some faves in the run-up. Top of the list is the Amicus podcast with the brilliant Dahlia Lithwick talking affirmative action. Amicus has been to the fest before, but this year is in person!

The fact that Michael Barbaro is traveling to Seattle to help raise money for the @Crosscut newsroom is kind of mind-blowing and, frankly, giving me a tad bit of anxiety. crosscut.com/festival/gala

A new Mossback podcast is up, where I get to talk NW history with ⁦@KnuteBerger⁩. With today’s politics of giant infrastructure projects, we examine how the New Deal transformed the PNW. crosscut.com/podcast/mossba…

I grew up in Wisconsin, so I’m interested in this story. But mostly it just makes me want to listen to Smog.

The Washington Senate has passed a ban on the sale or transfer of assault-style semiautomatic rifles, joining House lawmakers in taking a step to impose stricter regulations. crosscut.com/politics/2023/…

Union alleges hiring in KC Prosecutor’s office was anything but fair & transparent despite assurances from leadership. My latest for @Crosscut crosscut.com/investigations…

I want to live in a stump house. But also, and moreso, I want these enormous, glorious trees back. crosscut.com/podcast/mossba…

Everything you need to know about @GovInslee‘s tenure following the governor’s announcement this morning, from the indefatigable Joseph O'Sullivan. crosscut.com/politics/2023/…

Spending the morning prepping for my interview with Eric Holder at the 2A Ideas Festival. If you’ve got any questions you’d like me to ask, let me know! Session is at 5pm at the Amazon Events Center in Seattle. crosscut.com/festival/sessi…

The fate of democracy, the state of the Supreme Court and the indictment of Donald Trump dominated Festival conversations on Saturday. bit.ly/41hGEZZ

All you need to know about the return of Cinerama from Brangien Davis. crosscut.com/culture/2023/0…

New from me @Crosscut: Attorney General Bob Ferguson reacts to today's SCOTUS ruling in favor of a web designer refusing to do business with sam-sex couples - and what it could mean for state's enforcement of anti-discrimination laws. crosscut.com/briefs/2023/06…

Celebrating from a distance. The reporters, producer, photographers and editors at Cascade PBS Newsroom are the real deal. Nice to see them getting this recognition.