# Preschools at Risk, Storm Roster Shakeups, and What To Do This Weekend

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Podcast: [City Cast Seattle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-seattle-7559094)
Published: 2026-04-17T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on the show, Jane’s learning about threats to Seattle’s co-op preschool system from parent educator and developmental psychologist Dr. Jharman Lightner. Will our leaders intervene in time to save the program? Plus, sports journalist Maggie Mertens from The Forecast and contributor Marcus Harrison Green break down some big changes to the Storm’s roster. And Jane has some ideas for how to spend your weekend. And if you’re a City Cast Seattle Neighbor, you get to enjoy a bonus segment from the team about some controversial changes coming to Golden Gardens this summer. Join our membership program today to get this exclusive bonus conversation! 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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