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January 6, 2026

Local Venezuela Protests, Ferguson’s Millionaire Tax, and Is Divine Intervention Helping the Seahawks?

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Local Venezuela Protests, Ferguson’s Millionaire Tax, and Is Divine Intervention Helping the Seahawks?

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Today on City Cast Seattle, contributor Hannah Krieg talks about Seattleites taking to the streets to protest the US military action in Venezuela and the vibes at Katie Wilson’s swearing-in ceremony. Then, executive producer Ashley Smith catches Jane up on everything happening with the Seahawks. Plus, Governor Ferguson’s millionaire tax, and whether it will help our ferry system. 


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