The biggest thing to happen in Seattle this week is actually happening this weekend: A new light rail extension is opening and it’ll connect downtown, Capitol Hill, and the University District! It’s gonna be A-mazing. So I’ve devoted the entirety of Blabbermouth to light rail this week.

First, at 1:18, Stranger editor Christopher Frizzelle will tell us what it was like to get a special early ride on the new line.

After that, at 11:46, King County Executive Dow Constantine—who chairs the Sound Transit board—will catch us up on the history of public votes and wonky plans that got us to this point. He’ll also remind us where light rail is going next, assuming we all vote for Sound Transit 3 this fall—as we should.

Then, at 21:43, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray—also on the Sound Transit board—answers an important question: Who’s more likely to bring us buckets of federal money for light rail, Bernie or Hillary?

I also ask Murray whether he's endorsing Bernie or Hillary in Washington's upcoming Democratic caucuses. Listen and find out the answer! (Constantine, if ya haven't heard, has already come out for Hillary.)

Finally, at 25:36, Stranger food writer Angela Garbes talks about the world of food at Othello Station.

Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo!