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January 9, 2026

Seattle Reacts to ICE Killing, Three Pieces of Good News, and Why Jane Recommends Staring at a Wall

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Seattle Reacts to ICE Killing, Three Pieces of Good News, and Why Jane Recommends Staring at a Wall

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Today on the podcast, Jane and contributors Guy Oron and Marcus Harrison Green share an update from the ICE killing of 37-year-old Renee Good, based on the eye-witness accounts from our colleagues at City Cast Twin Cities. The three also talk about ICE’s impact on Washington, how Seattleites are responding, and what our elected officials have to say. Then Jane discusses some local good news making headlines this week, from affordable housing to Uwajimaya’s return to Tacoma. Tune in to find out why Jane recommends staring at a wall and why Marcus is “aiming for pathetic” in 2026. 


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