Do Millennials Run Seattle? Plus, 2025’s Best Local Bands and Weed Reclassification
Today on City Cast Seattle, music journalist, historian, and former KEXP staff reporter Martin Douglas joins Jane and creative producer Sam J Leeds to discuss the realities of our local music scene, Seattle’s status as the top city for millennials, and share their favorite bands from 2025. Plus, why reclassifying marijuana isn’t actually a big deal.
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