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Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and longtime communications and political strategist, Robert CruickshankRobert Cruickshank

Week in Review: January 13, 2023 - Robert Cruickshank

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, political consultant and host Crystal Fincher is joined by long-time communications and political strategist and Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, Robert Cruickshank! They cover Governor Inslee’s State of the State address, the legislature's responsibility to provide urgently needed

Hacks & Wonks 2022 Year in Review!

Hacks & Wonks 2022 Year in Review!

2022 StatsListeners' Favorite Mid-WeeksListeners' Favorite Week in ReviewsStaff Picks Hello, everyone, and thank you for an amazing 2022! We wanted to celebrate the year by sharing some exciting statistics and favorite episodes from listeners and staff! Listeners’ Favorite 2022 Mid-Week Shows Criminologist Damon Petrich: Evaluating the

Tye Reed and Camille Gix from the House Our Neighbors Campaign

Seattle's Social Housing Initiative Aims to Address Housing Crisis with Innovative Model

Tye Reed and Camille Gix of the House Our Neighbors coalition discuss Seattle's Social Housing Initiative 135, which aims to create a publicly-owned, permanently affordable housing model.

Political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner

Week in Review: January 6, 2023 - with Heather Weiner

On this Hacks & Wonks Week in Review, political consultant and show host Crystal Fincher is joined by fellow political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner, for an enthusiastic conversation looking ahead to the 2023 Washington state legislative session, reviewing key announcements from a party leader and a city councilmember

Senator Manka Dhingra, Chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee

Senator Manka Dhingra: Addressing Law & Safety Issues with Data-Driven Best Practices

On today’s midweek show, Crystal welcomes Senator Manka Dhingra, Chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee, to preview the tough issues her committee will take on in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Dhingra walks through her data-driven and community-informed approach to legislating and how this lens

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

Week in Review: December 30, 2022 - with EJ Juárez

On this Hacks & Wonks week in review, political consultant and host Crystal Fincher 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. Crystal and EJ start the show discussing the challenges

RE-AIR: Chanel Rhymes from the Northwest Community Bail Fund: How Our Current Bail System Hurts Communities

RE-AIR: Chanel Rhymes from the Northwest Community Bail Fund: How Our Current Bail System Hurts Communities

Note: In light of the growing body of news and evidence that the King County Jail is dangerous and ineffective at improving safety, the Hacks & Wonks team decided to re-air this illuminating episode about the harm that jail and the current bail system causes our community. On this