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Crystal Fincher

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 guides her

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 Hacks

Phil Gardner, Washington state political strategist and campaign manager for Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez

Phil Gardner on Managing the Successful Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez Congressional Campaign

On today’s very special Friday show, Crystal welcomes Phil Gardner to spill all the details behind the drama of Washington’s Third Congressional District race from his vantage as the campaign manager for now-U.S. Representative-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez. As we hear about the nailbiter of a race in

Representative Jessica Bateman of the 22nd Legislative District

Representative Jessica Bateman: A Multifaceted Approach to Housing Policy

State Representative Jessica Bateman discusses her efforts to address Washington's housing affordability crisis, including proposals to legalize "middle housing" and significantly increase funding for subsidized affordable units.

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: December 16, 2022 - w/ Erica Barnett

For this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by returning co-host: Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett! The show starts with yesterday’s acquittal verdict of embattled Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer whose trial followed familiar narratives of an officer fearing for their life, leading to