On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Donna Blankinship discuss: 💔 State Senator Bill Ramos 🗳️ April ballot results 💵 Seattle... more

In a comprehensive interview with Crystal Fincher of Hacks & Wonks, Seattle City Attorney candidate Nathan Rouse outlines his vision... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Ryan Packer discuss: 😟 Poll: people are plugged in/worried 🫰 No wealth tax =... more

In response to sweeping policy changes at the federal level, Seattle City Council has established a Select Committee on Federal... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Lex Vaughn discuss: 🪧 Thousands protest Trump admin 🧑‍🎓 WA student visas revoked 🐀... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: 🙅‍♂️ Ferguson against wealth tax ⚖️ WA joins lawsuit on public... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss: 🌟 Frank Chopp’s legacy 💰 Senate & House budget proposals 📜... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 🤨 Gov Ferguson’s workplace complaints 😧 More troubling activity around Bruce... more

Hacks & Wonks host Crystal Fincher and community leader Monisha Harrell have announced their acquisition of KVRU 105.7 FM, a... more

Seattle voters will decide between two competing social housing funding measures in a special election ending Feb. 11. Proposition 1A,... more

On this topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes Everett Maroon, Executive Director of Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, for a conversation... more

On this topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes Evan Thompkins, STAR Program Specialist with the Denver Department of Public Health and... more

On this topical show re-air, Eleuthera Lisch, director of the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention, joins Crystal... more

On this Tuesday topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 😖 Morales bullied out of office ✋ Rinck sworn in 🙅... more

A groundbreaking guaranteed income pilot program in Tacoma, Washington has not only demonstrated positive economic impacts but also challenged long-held... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: 🧮 Seattle budget and amendments 🙅 County rejects Rivera’s proposal for... more

Jason Schwarz, Director of the Snohomish County Office of Public Defense and the Chair of Washington's Council on Public Defense,... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Katie Wilson discuss: 📈 Minimum wage increases for the win 🙄 More Burien shenanigans... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 😭 Presidential election 🥳 Washington election results 🤓 What that means... more

In a competitive race between two Democrats, Melissa Demyan, a labor organizer, is challenging 20-year incumbent Larry Springer for... more

Andrew Villeneuve of the Northwest Progressive Institute discusses how their new poll shows Democrats leading in most statewide races, voters... more

On this Tuesday topical show re-air, Crystal learns about north King County’s innovative new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency with... more

In a recent interview, Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts outlines the city's approaches to housing, development, and public safety, emphasizing how... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss: 📊 Cascade PBS/Elway polls 🗳️ Ballots arriving in mailboxes 💸 Capital... more

Four statewide initiatives backed by a California hedge fund manager are stirring up controversy as Washington voters prepare to cast... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Ron Davis discuss: 🌲 Public Lands candidate takes stance on I-2117 🤩 Overlook Walk... more

Pierce County Executive candidate Ryan Mello outlines his comprehensive vision for the county and pledges active leadership that emphasizes public... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Scott Greenstone discuss: 🚔 Tacoma police chief admin leave mystery... more

Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, discusses the role of the State Party in volunteer and candidate... more

Ruth Rosas from America Walks and Cecelia Black from Disability Rights Washington share details about next week’s Week Without Driving... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 🏫 School closure plan spurs outrage 👨‍🏫 Dangerous state Superintendent candidate... more

Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt, running for Washington's 5th Legislative District open House seat, outlines her priorities and emphasizes her... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss: 🗣️ Ferguson/Reichert debate 📋 New poll on statewide initiatives 🏫 Seattle... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Daniel Beekman discuss: ✅ Public Lands recount done ⛪ Church sues City of Burien... more

In a competitive race between two Democrats, Melissa Demyan, a labor organizer, is challenging 20-year incumbent Larry Springer for a... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Ashley Nerbovig discuss: 🖐️ CPL hand recount underway 💔 King Co Council votes to... more

Washington's Vision Zero initiative, aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities, faces setbacks as road deaths have surged in recent years. Ryan... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: 🌲 CPL race heads to recount 🪚 Brutal austerity budget process... more

Hacks & Wonks hosted a 2024 Post-Primary Roundtable on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 to bring an insider’s view of the... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 🫠 Seattle City Council meltdown 💸 School funding crisis continues 🌲... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Rian Watt discuss: 🗳️ Primary election results  🔒 Dems fear Lands Commissioner lockout  🤬... more

As Washington voters prepare to elect a new justice to the state's highest court, candidate Sal Mungia highlights his extensive... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Lex Vaughn discuss: 🗞️ The Stranger got sold 🛑 Public Lands race up in... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss: 🗳️ New statewide initiative qualifies 🔍 Gov candidates on transparency 📊... more

Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña discusses her fight to advance environmental justice in WA and warns of ballot initiatives that... more

In this week-in-review: 🔥 Seattle cop fired ✅ Endorsement roundup in key races 📋 Polls for Governor & President 🗳️... more

Seattle City Council candidate Tariq Yusuf joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss his policy priorities and vision for the city.... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter, editor of PubliCola, and co-host of the Seattle Nice podcast,... more

Seattle City Council candidate Alexis Mercedes Rinck joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her policy priorities and vision for the... more

Seattle City Council candidate Saunatina Sanchez joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her policy priorities and vision for the city.... more

Patrick DePoe, a former elected member of the Makah Tribal Council, current Director of Tribal Relations for the Department of... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Senior Advisor at The Urbanist and Executive Director of The Economic Opportunity Institute,... more

Dave Upthegrove, a former legislator and current King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, recently... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman! They discuss: Former Seattle... more

Chris Reykdal, current Superintendent of Public Instruction, joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss his re-election campaign. As always, a full... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by reporter covering social justice issues for NPR member station KNKX, Lilly Ana Fowler!... more

Reid Saaris, an educator and former non-profit leader, joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss his campaign for Superintendent of Public... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!... more

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion discusses progress and challenges in her first 18 months - highlighting efforts to rebuild... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter, editor of PubliCola, and co-host of the Seattle Nice podcast,... more

State Senator Patty Kuderer joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her run for Insurance Commissioner - pledging to be a... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and Founder and Editor of The Needling, Lex Vaughn!... more

On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Edmund Witter, Senior Managing Attorney at the King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project,... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of People Power Washington, Shannon Cheng! They discuss: Three Bob... more

Mayor Bruce Harrell has introduced a draft proposal for a $1.35 billion transportation levy to renew the expiring Move Seattle... more

Senator Manka Dhingra joins Hacks & Wonks for an in-depth interview to discuss her campaign for Attorney General and plans... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!... more

Nick Brown joins Hacks & Wonks for an in-depth interview to discuss his campaign for Attorney General and plans to... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by staff writer at The Stranger covering policing, incarceration and courts, Ashley Nerbovig! They... more

On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Evan Thompkins, STAR Program Specialist with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment,... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Staff Reporter for Real Change and creator of the Gossip Guy newsletter, Guy... more

On this topical show, Crystal Fincher and Executive Director of The Urbanist, Rian Watt, dig into how housing policy shapes... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter, editor of PubliCola, and co-host of the Seattle... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Assistant Managing Editor for Diversity and Inclusion and the Social Justice Columnist for... more

King County is taking a comprehensive, community-focused approach that early data suggests is helping steer young people away from cycles... more

Hacks & Wonks Week in Review: Presidential Primary, Legislative Retirements, Police Recruitment in Seattle, Seattle Public Schools Board, and Burien... more

In a recent interview on the "Hacks & Wonks" podcast, Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz provided an insider's guide on... more

Week in Review: Conservative Initiatives, Comprehensive Plan, and Ax Murderer Controversy Conservative Initiatives Pass Democratic Legislature In a surprising move,... more

In an interview with the Hacks & Wonks podcast, King County Executive Dow Constantine outlined the county's approach to addressing... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Editor of The Stranger and noted poet, Rich Smith! Crystal and Rich discuss... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt... more

On this topical show, special guest host Shannon Cheng welcomes back Amy Sundberg and BJ Last from Solidarity Budget to... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman! Crystal and David dig into why... more

On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Everett Maroon, Executive Director of Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, for a conversation about... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett! Crystal and Erica discuss... more

On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Andrew Villeneuve, founder of the Northwest Progressive Institute! Crystal learns about the Northwest Progressive... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times politics and communities reporter, Daniel Beekman! Crystal and Daniel discuss the... more

On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera and Raise the Wage Renton Steering Committee member Maria... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!... more

Please enjoy this re-air of our listeners’ favorite topical show of 2023! On this topical show re-air, Crystal chats with... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Washington State government reporter for McClatchy, Shauna Sowersby! Crystal and Shauna recount the... more

As the public and policy makers at various levels of government are pressured to double down on punitive status quo... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and Founder and Editor of The Needling, Lex Vaughn!... more

As a new year starts with hope and possibility, please enjoy this Sept 2023 re-air where @finchfrii welcomes Dr. Ben... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett! Crystal and Erica discuss... more

On this topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation on... more

Seattle budget season may be over but it’s never too early to start preparing and studying up for next year!... more

The makeup of Seattle City Council may be changing a lot next year, but the issues they’ll face won’t. Over... more

On this topical show re-air, Crystal chats with Bothell Mayor Mason Thompson about what got him engaged in public service,... more

On this topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes back Katie Wilson of the Transit Riders Union to walk through the wildly... more

On this topical show re-air, Crystal learns about north King County’s innovative new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency with its... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal welcomes Jaelynn Scott, Executive Director of Lavender Rights Project, for a conversation about their... more

On this topical show re-air, Shannon Cheng of People Power Washington joins Crystal to dive into the intricacies of how... more

On this Tuesday topical show, special guest host Shannon Cheng and fellow co-organizer with People Power Washington, Amy Sundberg, delve... more

On this Friday show, we present Part 2 of the Hacks & Wonks 2023 Post-Election Roundtable which was live-streamed on... more

On this Tuesday topical show, we present Part 1 of the Hacks & Wonks 2023 Post-Election Roundtable which was live-streamed... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett! First up, for those... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Axios reporter, Melissa Santos!  Melissa and Crystal discuss how Election Night results... more

On this Tuesday topical show, special guest host Shannon Cheng chats with Amy Sundberg and BJ Last from Solidarity Budget... more

On this Election 2023 re-air, Crystal chats with Sarah Reyneveld about her campaign for King County Council District 4 -... more

On this Election 2023 re-air, Crystal chats with Jorge Barón about his campaign for King County Council District 4 -... more

On this Election 2023 re-air, Crystal chats with Teresa Mosqueda about her campaign for King County Council District 8 -... more

On this Election 2023 re-air, Crystal chats with Cydney Moore about her campaign for re-election to Burien City Council Position... more

Over the last six weeks, Hacks & Wonks presented our series of interviews with most of the Seattle City Council... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal chats with Andrew Lewis about his campaign for Seattle City Council District 7. Listen... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!... more

On this Wednesday topical show, Crystal chats with Pete Hanning about his campaign for Seattle City Council District 6. Listen... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal chats with ChrisTiana ObeySumner about their campaign for Seattle City Council District 5. Listen... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Founder and Editor of The Needling, Lex Vaughn! They... more

On this Wednesday topical show, Crystal chats with Ron Davis about his campaign for Seattle City Council District 4. Listen... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal chats with Maritza Rivera about her campaign for Seattle City Council District 4. Listen... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by the former Director of Progressive Majority who has now transitioned into public service... more

On this Wednesday topical show, Crystal chats with Alex Hudson about her campaign for Seattle City Council District 3. Listen... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal chats with Joy Hollingsworth about her campaign for Seattle City Council District 3. Listen... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by staff writer at The Stranger covering policing, incarceration and courts, Ashley Nerbovig! Ashley... more

On this Wednesday topical show, Crystal chats with Tammy Morales about her campaign for Seattle City Council District 2. Listen... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal chats with Tanya Woo about her campaign for Seattle City Council District 2. Listen... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett! The show starts with... more

On this Wednesday topical show, Crystal chats with Maren Costa about her campaign for Seattle City Council District 1. Listen... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal chats with Rob Saka about his campaign for Seattle City Council District 1. Listen... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal welcomes Dr. Ben Danielson, director of AHSHAY (Allies in Healthier Systems for Health &... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by state politics reporter for Crosscut, Joseph O’Sullivan! They discuss Tacoma for All winning... more

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal welcomes Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation on... more

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt... more

For this Friday show, we present Part 2 of the Hacks & Wonks 2023 Post-Primary Roundtable which was live-streamed on... more

For this Tuesday show, we present Part 1 of the Hacks & Wonks 2023 Post-Primary Roundtable which was live-streamed on... more