# The Free School Meals Saga Explained and Why Instagram DMs Aren’t Secure

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Podcast: [City Cast Seattle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-seattle-7559094)
Published: 2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu, contributor Adam Willems, and educator and parent Jesse Hagopian explain the twisting saga of Seattle’s plan to feed all public school students. They break down the city council’s amendment delaying universal free school meals and then introducing a plan to bring them back this fall less than 24 hours later. Adam explains what the millionaires tax has to do with all of this and how a less-than-rosy relationship between the mayor’s office and city council might factor in as well. And Jesse explains why universal school meals ensure everyone’s needs are met. Then, Thorin Klosowski, senior security and privacy activist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, stops by to answer all the digital security questions you've been too embarrassed to ask. 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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