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Crystal Fincher

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

Katie Wilson of the Transit Riders Union

Tukwila Voters Approve Minimum Wage Increase in Landslide Victory

Katie Wilson of the Transit Riders Union details Tukwila's successful minimum wage hike initiative, from coalition building to door-to-door canvassing and public outreach that secured 82% voter approval.

Metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt Driscoll

Week in Review: December 9, 2022 - with Matt Driscoll

For this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, political consultant and host Crystal Fincher is joined by metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt Driscoll! They start the show reviewing the criminal trial of elected Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Troyer is charged with false reporting

RE-AIR: April Berg, 44th LD State Representative

RE-AIR: April Berg, 44th LD State Representative

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Representative April Berg about her re-election campaign for State Representative in the 44th Legislative District - her path to elected office, running as a progressive Black woman in a swing district, and how she managed the transition to becoming a legislator during COVID.

Executive Director of The Urbanist, Doug Trumm

Week in Review: December 2, 2022 - with Executive Director of The Urbanist Doug Trumm

On this week’s Hacks & Wonks, Crystal is joined by Executive Director of The Urbanist, Doug Trumm. Crystal and Doug quickly run through news items about progress on Washington state’s capital gains tax, a discussion on the worsening traffic safety crisis, and labor stories about Amazon’s questionable

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales

Seattle's Comprehensive Plan Update Sparks Debate Over Equity and Growth

Seattle Councilmember Tammy Morales discusses the city's Comprehensive Plan update, a crucial opportunity to rethink growth strategies and create more equitable, sustainable neighborhoods. She highlights priorities around mixed-use development, affordable housing, and transit-oriented planning.

Flyer for Hacks & Wonks 2022 Post-Election Roundtable

Hacks & Wonks 2022 Post-Election Roundtable Part 2

On this Friday show, we present Part 2 of the Hacks & Wonks 2022 Post-Election Roundtable which was live-streamed on November 15, 2022 with special guests political consultants Dujie Tahat and Kelsey Hamlin. In Part 2, the panel breaks down election results for State Legislature seats in the battleground districts