jane c. hu
@janehu.bsky.social
journalist, host of @citycastseattle.bsky.social. i cover psychedelics at The Microdose and i’m a contributing editor at High Country News.
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Today @citycastseattle.bsky.social released an ep we've been working on since the start of the year. @janehu.bsky.social & I talked to two students from SUPER UW's occupation of a UW building to hear what happened during the 8 months 23 students were suspended.
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What Happened To the Students Who Occupied the IEB? Plus, ICE Whistle Distribution - City Cast Seattle
Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by producer Sam J Leeds to do a deep dive into protest movements in Seattle. They start with speaking to South...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Today @citycastseattle.bsky.social released an ep we've been working on since the start of the year. @janehu.bsky.social & I talked to two students from SUPER UW's occupation of a UW building to hear what happened during the 8 months 23 students were suspended.
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Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough 💙
Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
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February 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough 💙
i hope i live to see the day that journalism is more widely understood by its funders as a public service / utility rather than as a vanity project or potential revenue generator
February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
i hope i live to see the day that journalism is more widely understood by its funders as a public service / utility rather than as a vanity project or potential revenue generator
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The Seattle Times is hiring a photojournalist for their newsroom; to cover a variety of assignments, from major league sports to spot news to magazine features. seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/GeY4AJ...
Photographer - The Seattle Times - Career Page
Seeking a creative Photographer to support our Visuals team.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The Seattle Times is hiring a photojournalist for their newsroom; to cover a variety of assignments, from major league sports to spot news to magazine features. seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/GeY4AJ...
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Today on the podcast, @janehu.bsky.social is joined by @mhgreen3000.bsky.social and @benkeenan.bsky.social to discuss what Seattle's looking for from our political leaders right now. They also cover Starbucks' new AI "ordering companion", and what to do this weekend. 🎧
What Should Seattle Politicians Be Doing? Plus, Starbucks AI and Weekend Recs - City Cast Seattle
Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor Marcus Harrison Green and the prince of social media, Ben Keenan, to discuss what Seattle is lo...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Today on the podcast, @janehu.bsky.social is joined by @mhgreen3000.bsky.social and @benkeenan.bsky.social to discuss what Seattle's looking for from our political leaders right now. They also cover Starbucks' new AI "ordering companion", and what to do this weekend. 🎧
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Excellent article by @janehu.bsky.social of @slate.com, exploring the tricky terrain of double-blinded, placebo controlled randomized controlled trials of psychedelics. slate.com/technology/2... We in Western medicine undervalue the very real placebo effect (ask me about my NIH-funded RCT of Reiki).
It Could Be the Next Blockbuster Drug. There’s Just One Part No One Wants to Talk About.
No one knows how psychedelics work. The answer may be strange.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Excellent article by @janehu.bsky.social of @slate.com, exploring the tricky terrain of double-blinded, placebo controlled randomized controlled trials of psychedelics. slate.com/technology/2... We in Western medicine undervalue the very real placebo effect (ask me about my NIH-funded RCT of Reiki).
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Whew, @janehu.bsky.social's piece in Slate on MDMA/MAPS/Lykos #psychedelics clinical trial has quite a twist. slate.com/technology/2...
Her Fiancé Died in an Avalanche. She Found a Miraculous Cure for Her Grief. Then She Learned the Truth.
It could be the next blockbuster drug. There’s one problem.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Whew, @janehu.bsky.social's piece in Slate on MDMA/MAPS/Lykos #psychedelics clinical trial has quite a twist. slate.com/technology/2...
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Back on @citycastseattle.bsky.social to talk w/ @janehu.bsky.social & @guyoron.net about Denny Blaine, the Vera Project, psychedelics, and do a new Cut to the Chase segment where I break down some Sundance highlights Seattle folks will want to keep an eye out for
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January 29, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Back on @citycastseattle.bsky.social to talk w/ @janehu.bsky.social & @guyoron.net about Denny Blaine, the Vera Project, psychedelics, and do a new Cut to the Chase segment where I break down some Sundance highlights Seattle folks will want to keep an eye out for
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a great occasion to revisit Sarah Miller’s David Brooks sestinas www.theawl.com/2016/09/davi...
January 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM
a great occasion to revisit Sarah Miller’s David Brooks sestinas www.theawl.com/2016/09/davi...
this @kromandavid.bsky.social profile of Harrell is a masterclass in the art of details www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Bruce Harrell not spending time on reflection
Bruce Harrell spent more time in Seattle City Hall than anyone currently elected combined. He said he tried to hold himself as an unflappable leader. But he lost.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:51 PM
this @kromandavid.bsky.social profile of Harrell is a masterclass in the art of details www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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I was so excited to hear my submission discussed on City Cast! @mayorofseattle.bsky.social give us our streets back!
I had so much fun recording this episode of @citycastseattle.bsky.social, talking Katie Wilson's housing growth plans, the Route 8 bus lane, sustaining the arts in Belltown, and some ideas for more carfree streets across the city.
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Car-Free Zones, The Croc Is for Sale, and Does Seattle Need a Town Center? by City Cast Seattle
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January 22, 2026 at 3:18 AM
I was so excited to hear my submission discussed on City Cast! @mayorofseattle.bsky.social give us our streets back!
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Back on @citycastseattle.bsky.social to talk with @janehu.bsky.social & @typewriteralley.bsky.social about abolishing cars (okay, not really, but what if we did in specific spots?), The Crocodile going up for sale, and building a better street life.
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Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/a-l...
January 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Back on @citycastseattle.bsky.social to talk with @janehu.bsky.social & @typewriteralley.bsky.social about abolishing cars (okay, not really, but what if we did in specific spots?), The Crocodile going up for sale, and building a better street life.
Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/a-l...
Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/a-l...
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Back on @citycastseattle.bsky.social to talk with @janehu.bsky.social and @liamgbillingham.bsky.social about what Seattle can do to resist ICE, vinyl train seats, the Varsity Theatre closure, & more in a new segment we're calling Cutting to the Chase
Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/loc...
Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/loc...
January 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Back on @citycastseattle.bsky.social to talk with @janehu.bsky.social and @liamgbillingham.bsky.social about what Seattle can do to resist ICE, vinyl train seats, the Varsity Theatre closure, & more in a new segment we're calling Cutting to the Chase
Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/loc...
Listen here: seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/loc...
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Had a great time chatting with City Cast Seattle! Tune in to hear about 2026 policy goals, 2025 policies going into effect, & hidden gems of D8!
Thanks to City Cast Seattle and Jane C Hu for having me, and to @guyoron.net for joining! Listen wherever you get your podcasts — linktr.ee/citycastseattle
Thanks to City Cast Seattle and Jane C Hu for having me, and to @guyoron.net for joining! Listen wherever you get your podcasts — linktr.ee/citycastseattle
January 14, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Had a great time chatting with City Cast Seattle! Tune in to hear about 2026 policy goals, 2025 policies going into effect, & hidden gems of D8!
Thanks to City Cast Seattle and Jane C Hu for having me, and to @guyoron.net for joining! Listen wherever you get your podcasts — linktr.ee/citycastseattle
Thanks to City Cast Seattle and Jane C Hu for having me, and to @guyoron.net for joining! Listen wherever you get your podcasts — linktr.ee/citycastseattle
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Hi! Did you receive an e-bike rebate last year (provided thru @wsdot.wa.gov) and use it to purchase a bike? I’d love to chat with you about how e-bike access affected your travel habits and options, for the WSDOT Blog! Please DM me here or contact Hannah dot Weinberger at WSDOT dot WA dot gov.
January 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Hi! Did you receive an e-bike rebate last year (provided thru @wsdot.wa.gov) and use it to purchase a bike? I’d love to chat with you about how e-bike access affected your travel habits and options, for the WSDOT Blog! Please DM me here or contact Hannah dot Weinberger at WSDOT dot WA dot gov.
today is a day i feel justified in having a lunch dessert and i encourage you to join me in that, or running after any iota of joy you can
January 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
today is a day i feel justified in having a lunch dessert and i encourage you to join me in that, or running after any iota of joy you can
Heads up Seattle: Three men just abducted by ICE in North Seattle, up by Washelli cemetery (not far from the Aurora Home Depot) www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Masked ICE agents reportedly arrest 3 on Seattle’s Aurora Avenue North
Seattle police said masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested three men on Aurora Avenue North Wednesday.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Heads up Seattle: Three men just abducted by ICE in North Seattle, up by Washelli cemetery (not far from the Aurora Home Depot) www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
“They don't care. They're just animals,” the [school] official added. “I've never seen people behave like this.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Live updates: Noem says ICE agent justified in killing woman
Renee Good, 37, was identified as the woman shot and killed Wednesday morning by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis. ICE said Good was shot while trying to run over agents with her car. Mayor Jacob Fre...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:06 AM
“They don't care. They're just animals,” the [school] official added. “I've never seen people behave like this.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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What are your 2026 Seattle predictions? Here's ours:
January 5, 2026 at 9:38 PM
What are your 2026 Seattle predictions? Here's ours:
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On today's episode, we talked with @lynnepeeps.bsky.social about how holiday lights affect our circadian rhythms, and discuss the possibility of a car-free Fremont bridge and the most Seattle stories of the year with @hannahkrieg.bsky.social and @guyoron.net megaphone.link/CC5083105289
Why Holiday Lights Are Bad For Sleep. Plus, Car-Free Fremont and Our Most Seattle Stories by City Cast Seattle
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December 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
On today's episode, we talked with @lynnepeeps.bsky.social about how holiday lights affect our circadian rhythms, and discuss the possibility of a car-free Fremont bridge and the most Seattle stories of the year with @hannahkrieg.bsky.social and @guyoron.net megaphone.link/CC5083105289
the great wayne gretsky said that you miss 100% of the shots you don't take and by "shots" i think he really meant "opportunities to talk about the belltown hellcat saga"
On today's episode, we talked with @lynnepeeps.bsky.social about how holiday lights affect our circadian rhythms, and discuss the possibility of a car-free Fremont bridge and the most Seattle stories of the year with @hannahkrieg.bsky.social and @guyoron.net megaphone.link/CC5083105289
Why Holiday Lights Are Bad For Sleep. Plus, Car-Free Fremont and Our Most Seattle Stories by City Cast Seattle
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December 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
the great wayne gretsky said that you miss 100% of the shots you don't take and by "shots" i think he really meant "opportunities to talk about the belltown hellcat saga"
the youths will never know the specific awkwardness of having to make small talk with some random guy in his 1995 toyota camry as he measures out an eighth into a ziplock
On today's episode, @douglasmartini.bsky.social joins @samjleeds.bsky.social and @janehu.bsky.social to discuss the state of venues in Seattle, recommend our favorite local bands, and reminisce about 2000s millennial weed culture: megaphone.link/CC6012986380
Do Millennials Run Seattle? Plus, 2025’s Best Local Bands and Weed Reclassification by City Cast Seattle
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December 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
the youths will never know the specific awkwardness of having to make small talk with some random guy in his 1995 toyota camry as he measures out an eighth into a ziplock
"hot rat summer" devolving into "toilet rat winter" feels like an apt summary of the last 18 months
King County warns of toilet rats after record flooding
King County warns of toilet rats after record flooding
Rats could climb up your toilet as a result of recent flooding from atmospheric rivers, King County officials say. Enter "wet rat winter."
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December 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"hot rat summer" devolving into "toilet rat winter" feels like an apt summary of the last 18 months
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Earlier this week, we discussed a hit-and-run in which a car killed a cyclist. That cyclist's name was Alley, and their friend reached out to let us know a GoFundMe has been created to support their family: www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-a...
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Earlier this week, we discussed a hit-and-run in which a car killed a cyclist. That cyclist's name was Alley, and their friend reached out to let us know a GoFundMe has been created to support their family: www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-a...
@alexip718.com doing the lord's work with this list, and also in running @thexylom.com, the only Asian-American run outlet covering environment, health, and climate. if you haven't already, go check them out and, if you can, support them with a donation: fundrazr.com/sustain-the-...
December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
@alexip718.com doing the lord's work with this list, and also in running @thexylom.com, the only Asian-American run outlet covering environment, health, and climate. if you haven't already, go check them out and, if you can, support them with a donation: fundrazr.com/sustain-the-...