# Should WA Start a Public Bank? Plus, a New RapidRide Bus and Base Jumping off the Space Needle

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Published: 2026-07-29T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu gives a short update on new information about the Seattle Center shooting Sunday night, including a second community vigil taking place at 6:30 pm tonight at the International Fountain at Seattle Center. Then Jane is joined by contributor Brett Hamil and journalist Andy Engelson to discuss what Andy learned from talking with the CEO of the Bank of North Dakota, the only public state bank in our country. Andy explains the basics of how a public bank would work and the recent Washington directive to create a public bank work group, which will put together a report on creating a public bank in our state. Then Jane, Brett and Andy break down a medley of recent headlines related to wildfires, immigration and a new RapidRide bus line. And finally, the three discuss the two men who base jumped off the Space Needle last week as well as the surprising history of base jumps off the Seattle landmark.  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. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/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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