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
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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
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 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.
Week in Review: May 23, 2025 - with David Kroman
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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 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 Interviews with Seattle City Attorney Candidates
Three challengers have entered the race for Seattle City Attorney against incumbent Ann Davison.
Lightning Round Comparison
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Full Interviews
Listen to or read transcripts of our interviews with them here:
Nathan Rouse
Public Defender Nathan Rouse Brings Frontline Experience
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.
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.
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.
Week in Review: April 25, 2025 - with Donna Blankinship
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Donna Blankinship discuss:
💔 State Senator Bill Ramos
🗳️ April ballot results
💵 Seattle Democracy Vouchers
📚 Seattle Education Levy expanded
🧑⚖️ Spokane homeless initiative struck down
Public Defender Nathan Rouse Brings Frontline Experience to Seattle City Attorney Race
Public defender Nathan Rouse challenges incumbent Ann Davison for Seattle City Attorney, advocating a transformative approach that addresses root causes and draws from his frontline experience.
Week in Review: April 18, 2025 - with Ryan Packer
New poll: Washingtonians worried about national politics, media consumption habits evolving; State Budget negotiations drop wealth tax & shift burden to everyone else; transportation budget challenges; workers' comp system upgrade falters raising governance concerns; special elections on April 22
As Federal Rights Rollbacks and Cuts Hit Home, Seattle Council Forms Crisis Response Committee
Federal funding cuts are already endangering regional power grid stability, threatening 4,490 Seattleites with housing loss, and hitting Head Start programs as ICE raids are increasing. Committee Chair Rinck warns of "dire" impacts as city scrambles to backfill potential $157 million funding gap.