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Crystal Fincher

Former Director of Progressive Majority who remains involved in numerous political efforts across Washington, EJ Juárez

Week in Review: May 19, 2023 - with EJ Juárez

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by the former Director of Progressive Majority who has now transitioned into public service but remains involved in numerous political efforts across Washington, EJ Juárez. They discuss today being the final day for this year’s candidates to declare their candidacy for elected office,

Becka Johnson Poppe, Candidate for King County Council District 4

Becka Johnson Poppe, Candidate for King County Council District 4

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Becka Johnson Poppe about her campaign for King County Council District 4 - why she decided to run, the skill set she brings from overseeing half of King County’s $16 billion budget, and her thoughts on addressing human services sector wages, issues

RE-AIR: How Highway 99 Removal Would Reconnect South Park with Mike McGinn and Coté Soerens

RE-AIR: How Highway 99 Removal Would Reconnect South Park with Mike McGinn and Coté Soerens

Hacks & Wonks will return next Friday with a regular week-in-review! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air where Crystal is joined by Mike McGinn of America Walks and Coté Soerens of Reconnect South Park to learn about their work with the Freeway Fighters Network. Mike shares a broad overview

King Conservation District Supervisor and Seattle sportswriter and enthusiast Brittney Bush Bollay

Week in Review: May 5, 2023 - with Brittney Bush Bollay

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by King Conservation District Supervisor and Seattle sportswriter and enthusiast Brittney Bush Bollay! They talk about several developments this week including Governor Jay Inslee and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announcing that they do not plan for reelection and the candidates that are vying to

Spokane City Council Member Zack Zappone

Governing as an Eastern WA Democrat with Spokane City Council Member Zack Zappone

On this midweek show, Crystal has a conversation with Spokane City Council Member Zack Zappone about his approach to politics and policy as a Democrat in a more conservative area of Washington state. Council Member Zappone speaks to the importance of connecting with voters on their issues, the focus he

Political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner

Week in Review: April 28, 2023 - with Heather Weiner

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner. They talk about the newly uncovered messages that reveal former Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan allegedly ordered the abandonment of SPD’s East Precinct, where the “Blake fix” stands after its failed vote in the legislature, the

Teresa Mosqueda, Candidate for King County Council District 8

Teresa Mosqueda, Candidate for King County Council District 8

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Teresa Mosqueda about her campaign for King County Council District 8 - why she decided to run, the experience and lessons she’ll bring to the County from serving on Seattle City Council, and her thoughts on addressing progressive revenue options, public service