Seattle Sucks

Greg and Brian are joined by Dae Shik Kim Jr and Guy Oron to talk about their recent piece in The Nation about the city’s continued encampment sweeps in the face of a pandemic.

In this new episode of Mechanical Freak Presents, Brian talks with historian Matthew Van Duyn in order to get a handle on China’s response to the coronavirus, the workings of the Chinese state, and the state of US/China relations. For instance, did you know that China has an employer provided healthcare scheme that was created to “break the iron rice bowl” in the 1980s? Because I sure as hell didn’t. So, kick your feet up, grab a slice of pizza, and let’s learn about China! Subscribe for access to all our premium episodes, and early release of episodes of Mechanical Freak Presents. patreon.com/seattlesucks

North America, 2670 A.D. Brian and Greg drop anchor and settle in for the long, slow decline of civilization and bring you some news flashes from their view of the carnage. Rents from a stone, the boss in the machine, sick leave that can’t stay, and more.

Greg, Brian, and Colin contemplate a property tax strike with My Northwest, learn about constitutional rights with Kid Rock in light of his COVID 19 related Nashville restaurant battle, and the possible blood sacrifice the ghouls demand to keep The Economy “working.” Subscribe for access to all our premium episodes. patreon.com/seattlesucks

Greg, Brian, and Colin talk the novel coronavirus, Jay Inslee, Boeing, and games, movies, television, and books to help get you through sheltering in place.

In the first episode of our new series Mechanical Freak Presents, Brian talks with historian and friend of the show Mary Anne Henderson about tuberculosis and the politics of disease. We dive into how public health measures are hobbled by class and race prejudices under capitalism in the hopes of drawing some lessons from the past for our crisis today. So, put on your mask, cover your body in Purell, and smash play! Subscribe for access to all our premium episodes, and early release of episodes of Mechanical Freak Presents. patreon.com/seattlesucks

Greg and Brian talk novel coronavirus, quarantine, economic collapse, capitalism, and the unfolding Boeing disaster with The Stranger’s inimitable, Charles Mudede.

Greg, Brian, and Colin are joined by veterans and organizers of the Bernie Journey to talk about their experiences in Iowa, Nevada, and California coordinating and volunteering with the Bernie Sanders campaign.

Greg, Brian, and Colin talk the Saul Spady Show, Greg’s surreal phone call with Ari Hoffman, the Herzog Saga, and Danny Westneat’s latest in the Seattle Times about the “Seattleization of politics.” Subscribe for access to all our premium episodes. patreon.com/seattlesucks

Greg, Brian, and Colin talk pandemic, Warren’s place in the race, and a Human Services shakeup after relentless ridicule of the Navigation Team and its efficacy (as a police force).

Greg, Brian, and Colin are regaled with a story of an encounter with a local cryptid by democratically elected Colonel of the Sticker Brigade, M. Lockhart, before diving into the latest screams and whimpers about the Democratic party’s presidential primary from the Blethen Freaks at the Seattle Times. Subscribe for access to all our premium episodes. patreon.com/seattlesucks

Greg, Brian, and Colin are joined by democratically elected Colonel of the Sticker Brigade, M. Lockhart, in an attempt to understand The Stranger’s “second most hated writer,” Katie Herzog.

Greg, Brian, and Colin witness an Entmoot before talking about Bernie taking Tacoma, and the birth of a brand new bundle of Innovation, rended from the flesh of the Oracles of Zillow chained to the walls of the inner sanctum of the Innovation Advisory Council, delivered personally by Mayor Durkan.

Greg, Brian, and Colin talk about Bill Gates’ acquisition of an environmentally friendly mega yacht, and Jeff Bezos’ latest moves in the Imitation Game: from the Super Bowl, to Instagram posts, to petty jealousy of Elon Musk over government handouts in the lead-up to the Miss Amazon Pageant (HQ2). Subscribe for access to all our premium episodes. patreon.com/seattlesucks

Greg, Brian, and Colin find a mysterious message in Bothell before talking about policing in Seattle in light of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) election of Mike Solan, and the city suing the county over its new rules for police accountability (for when they kill people).

Greg, Brian, and Colin talk about the Iowa Caucus Experience and its Apptermath (rat people, ACRONYM, Shadow, etc.), the Stranger moves off of the Hill, and the Cinerama makes…some changes.

In this episode liberated from behind The Paywall, Greg and Brian continue to mourn the loss of Colin (and his technical expertise) while discussing the shooting that has captured Seattle’s imagination – and the one that did not. We look at the cursed Seattle Times editorial page and read a letter from one of Seattle’s favorite sons. Subscribe for access to all our premium episodes. patreon.com/seattlesucks

An in memorium is held for Colin as he becomes the first person in America to succumb to the coronavirus. Greg and fellow Bernie soldier of fortune Justin Roll give a report from Iowa. We discuss what separates Klobuchar Men from Trump Dads and we give a special shoutout to striking workers at Swedish hospitals here in Seattle. They will be on strike all week, go out and support them!

Greg, Brian, and Colin speculate on Midwestern cuisine and reminisce about fairs (and their food) before talking about Charles Mudede’s recent article in the Stranger about Second Wave Gentrification and Billionaire Urbanism, empty (luxury) real estate, and, our new hero, an Auburn Ninja Warrior holed up in the ceiling of a Haggen grocery store. Subscribe for access to all our premium episodes. patreon.com/seattlesucks

Greg, Brian, and Colin talk about Nathan for You, a pivot from Cats content, Greg’s trip to Iowa (he left this morning), and the recent passage of the Clean Campaigns Act, an ordinance to limit “foreign” political contributions, in the City Council.