In this episode, we sit down with Katie Wilson, candidate for mayor of Seattle, to discuss her vision for the city. From her early days founding the Transit Riders Union to her plans for addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and transit ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Wilson shares her detailed strategies and personal connections to the issues.

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Katie Wilson on Safer Streets, Cheaper Housing & a World-Class 2026 World Cup - Ep. 103

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Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.

Ari Liljenwall

A soccer columnist and journalist with MLSSoccer.com who is a veteran of the Sounders media scene, starting as a beat writer in 2014. In 2019, Ari joined the MLS editorial staff where he writes, edits, and produces content about Major League Soccer.

Noah Riffe

A Seattle native and lifelong Seattle Sounders fan who began his career covering FC Dallas in 2015 and interning at Sporting Kansas City in 2018. Currently, Noah works as a Photo Editor for The New York Times while running media production company Just Once Media.

Lobbing Scorchers is part of the Sounder at Heart podcast network.