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Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman

Week in Review: June 27, 2025 - with David Kroman

NYC Primary Victory Sparks Seattle Speculation, Major Business Tax Restructure, SPD Gains GPS Tracking Technology, License Plate Readers Raise ICE Data Sharing Concerns, Digital Billboards Approved Amid Debates, Algorithmic Rent Setting Ban, Affordable Housing Crisis Threatens System Stability

Girmay Zahilay, Candidate for King County Executive

Girmay Zahilay Outlines Vision for Executive Role

King County Executive candidate Girmay Zahilay details plans for the region's biggest challenges, including homelessness, public safety & housing affordability.

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

Week in Review: June 20, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Massive 'No Kings' Protests, State Health Data Shared with ICE, Housing First Program Shows 95% Success Rate, State Cuts Successful Encampment Program, Saka Criticized Over Traffic Safety Dispute, Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software Ban Faces Delays, Seattle Schools Reverses Course on Waitlists

Hacks & Wonks Seattle City Council D2 Lightning Round - Lightning bolts around photos of the Seattle City Council D2 candidates: Jamie Fackler, Eddie Lin, and Jeanie Chunn

Hacks & Wonks Interviews with Seattle City Council District 2 Candidates

Check out the lightning round comparison of Seattle City Council District 2 candidates!

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: June 6, 2025 - with Erica Barnett

Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore resigns, Sawant is challenging Adam Smith, KC Assessor faces calls for resignation, Pride event disrupted by State Patrol, 5th LD legislative appointments

Jeanie Chunn, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 2

Jeanie Chunn Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2

Jeanie Chunn, candidate for Seattle City Council District 2, is advocating for significant changes to the city's approach to public safety, housing, and budget priorities

Cascade PBS city reporter, Josh Cohen

Week in Review: May 30, 2025 - with Josh Cohen

Anti-Trans Rally Sparks Weekend Violence, Arrests. All Seattle Elected Officials Have Negative Approval Ratings. Seattle Council approves interim missing middle housing legislation. Behavioral Health Facilities Sit Empty Despite Urgent Need. Seattle Candidate Forum Scheduled for Wednesday, June 4th.

Eddie Lin, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 2

Eddie Lin Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2

Eddie Lin, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while emphasizing his government experience and commitment to community-driven solutions.

Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman

Week in Review: May 23, 2025 - with David Kroman

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or type "Hacks & Wonks" into the search bar of your preferred podcast app. On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: 🖋️ Ferguson acts on state budget, parental bill of rights 🧊 Troubling ICE raids 🤓 Seattle Mayor race deep dive 🔔 Sara Nelson

Jamie Fackler, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 2

Jamie Fackler Outlines Vision for Seattle's District 2 Council Seat

Jamie Fackler, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while emphasizing his opposition to corporate influence in local politics

Hacks & Wonks Seattle City Attorney Lightning Round - Lightning bolts around photos of the Seattle City Attorney candidates: Nathan Rouse, Rory O’Sullivan, and Erika Evans

Hacks & Wonks Interviews with Seattle City Attorney Candidates

Three challengers have entered the race for Seattle City Attorney against incumbent Ann Davison. Lightning Round Comparison For your convenience, results of our Hacks & Wonks Lightning Round! Full Interviews Listen to or read transcripts of our interviews with them here: Nathan Rouse Public Defender Nathan Rouse Brings Frontline Experience

Erika Evans, Candidate for Seattle City Attorney

Former Federal Prosecutor Erika Evans Launches Bid for Seattle City Attorney

Former federal prosecutor Erika Evans challenges incumbent Ann Davison for Seattle City Attorney, promising to restore Community Court, address root causes of crime, and strengthen civil rights protections.

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

Week in Review: May 2, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Washington's legislative session ended with a budget missing the popular wealth tax. Governor Ferguson's approval falls, putting Democrats at risk. Seattle faces additional police discrimination lawsuits as former candidate Joe Mallahan considers a mayoral run.

Rory O'Sullivan, Candidate for Seattle City Attorney

Reform-Minded O'Sullivan Sets Sights on City Attorney Position

Seattle City Attorney candidate Rory O'Sullivan outlines his plans for transformative change, including restoring Community Court, improving jail conditions, protecting civil rights, and aggressively prosecuting wage theft—all guided by his 20 years of legal and policy experience.