Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently joined "The Big O Show" to reflect on his term, the challenges he faced in office, and his vision for the city in light of the upcoming shift in power in January. 

“The Big O Show" recently hosted Anzhane Slaughter, the visionary and CEO of Young Black Homeowners (YBH), for a conversation with host The Big O about the importance of homeownership and the resources available to the Black community. Founded in 2022, YBH is a real estate education company dedicated to providing culturally relevant and trauma-informed home buyer education to guide buyers and sellers through the home-buying process.

Last Friday, the halls of Garfield High School felt a little different. In a room where the lights were dimmed, a surprise was waiting for Arron Murphy-Paine, the father of Amarr Murphy-Paine and CEO of Amarr’s Heart Foundation. As he walked in, he was met not just by students, but by a "Christmas tree" built entirely out of donation boxes.

Inside The Re-Sole 206 in Seattle’s Central District, the transformation taking place today went far beyond cleaning scuffs off a pair of sneakers. The shop, known as the city’s premier sneaker restoration hub, played host to a group from Northwest Credible Messenger (NWCM) for a workshop that was as much about life design as it was about footwear.

Last night, The Big O joined Seattle News Tonight to discuss his recent conversation with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on “The Big O Show.” Salisbury shared his post-interview reflections, offered insight into the new administration's structural changes and its strategy for tackling chronic issues in the Chinatown International District (CID), including Little Saigon. 

Converge Media’s Omari Salisbury (The Big O) joined Good Day Seattle this morning to share his takeaways from his recent interview with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on “The Big O Show.” With less than one month until Wilson is sworn in, Salisbury offered a look into what Seattleites can expect from the new administration, from Wilson’s management style, her approach to City Hall, and her priorities on public safety and homelessness. 

By Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, Journalist Intern, The University of Washington - Seattle’s Mayor-elect Katie Wilson held her first transition meeting team Tuesday, Dec. 9 at El Centro De La Raza. Her 60-member team, which includes a group of student and youth advisors, convened to set the administration's initial agenda and priorities before taking office in January. 

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson recently appeared on “The Big O Show” to discuss her transition into office and her administration's priorities, including homelessness and public safety. Wilson announced for the first time that she will keep Shon Barnes as Seattle Police Chief. "I've had several conversations now with Chief Barnes and I will be retaining him as our police chief,” she said. 

Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle, representing District 7, recently sat down with host Omari Salisbury for an interview on the "Big O Show.” Kettle, a retired 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and the chair of Seattle’s Public Safety Committee, spoke on Seattle’s public safety priorities and the balance between compassion and wisdom.

Chief Amy Barden of Seattle’s Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department recently joined host Omari Salisbury on a recent episode of “The Big O Show.” As the city grapples with complex issues surrounding public safety, mental health, and community well-being, the CARE department represents a pivotal shift in how Seattle responds to crises. Chief Barden shared insights into the department's origins, its mission, and the deep structural challenges they face in trying to fix a fractured system.

In a special, early episode of "The Big O Show," host Omari Salisbury sat down with longtime friend and political observer Kevin Schofield to delve into the protracted ballot-counting process and the razor-thin mayoral race unfolding in Seattle.