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Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and long-time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank

Week in Review: August 29, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Spokane blocks warrantless ICE action, $15m Uber Eats settlement, UFCW 3000 backs Wilson, ethics investigation targets City social media activity, biker hit where safety upgrades were cancelled, school board updates, protests against Microsoft use by IDF

A graphic for the 2025 Hacks & Wonks Post-Primary Roundtable featuring panelists: Stephen Paolini, Lexi Koren, Riall Johnson, and Crystal Fincher

Hacks & Wonks 2025 Post-Primary Roundtable

During the Hacks & Wonks Post-Primary Roundtable, seasoned political strategists cover the recent 2025 primary results - what they mean, how they happened, and what's next - with the people who actually do the work of winning (and sometimes losing) campaigns in Seattle and King County.

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: August 22, 2025 - with Erica Barnett

Seattle moved Christian nationalist rally to Gas Works Park. Police Chief received $50K bonus meant for officers amid budget crisis. Trump admin threatens sanctuary policies & mail voting. Court allows ICE facility inspections.

Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman

Week in Review: August 15, 2025 - with David Kroman

Business tax overhaul coming to November ballot. Council acts to expand surveillance despite concerns. Seattle economic forecast improves but warns of risks. Groups sue to get Tacoma $20 minimum wage initiative on ballot. Moderate incumbents face significant challenges in the general election.

Cascade PBS city reporter, Josh Cohen

Week in Review: August 8, 2025 - with Josh Cohen

Seattle voters delivered a decisive message for change in Tuesday's primary election, with progressive challengers leading incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell and other moderate office holders in what political observers are calling a sweeping rejection of the current administration's moderate policies.

Photo montage of Hacks & Wonks Producer Shannon Cheng, with cameos of her husband Ethan and cat Hoda

Hacks & Wonks Producer's Cancer Diagnosis Prompts Early Detection Reminder

Shannon Cheng, longtime producer of the Hacks & Wonks political podcast, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, prompting an important reminder about the critical value of preventative health screenings. Cheng, who has worked as both editor and producer of Hacks & Wonks and has worked alongside Crystal for years, was

Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and long-time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank

Week in Review: July 18, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Ballots arrive for the August 5 primary as new endorsements announced, court bans Denny Blaine nudity, Hot Rat Summer art enforcement controversy, Harrell canceled safety upgrades, expanded surveillance causes concerns, business groups target Democratic legislative seats.