# Overwhelmed Public Defenders, a New Downtown Home for Artists, and SIFF’s Big Documentary Lineup

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Published: 2026-04-16T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on the podcast, Jane gets the lowdown on Washington’s public defender crisis from the Stranger’s Nathalie Graham. Nathalie also breaks down why this year’s judicial elections are such a big deal. And contributor Chase Hutchinson is back, this time with intel on the best documentaries coming to the Seattle International Film Festival. Plus, Jane shares news of an upcoming affordable housing opportunity for local artists — complete with balconies! Learn more about the sponsors of this April 16th episode: Washington State Spring Fair Town Hall Seattle King Harvest Special thanks to Alice H., who just became a City Cast Seattle Neighbor yesterday! Be like Alice, become a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at seattle@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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