Councilmember Rinck on Data Centers, Transit Expansion, and Bus Stunts
Jane is back in the host seat, and she’s joined by special guest Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck to ask about the potential data center moratorium, the upcoming renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure, and what the deal is with her new friend, SDOT mascot Sal the Salmon. Contributors Guy Oron and Brett Hamil also join to discuss T-Mobile's new Starlink deal, Albertsons' alleged buy-one-get-one pricing scam, and whether or not Jane should give up hope for the Sonics ever returning.
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