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Pierce County Council Chair, Derek Young

Week in Review: October 28, 2022 - with Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young

This week, Crystal is joined by Pierce County Council Chair, Derek Young! Looking at Washington’s Secretary of State race between Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs and nonpartisan challenger Julie Anderson, Derek talks about his views on Anderson, who’s tenure as Pierce County’s County Auditor has given him insight

Julie Anderson, Candidate for Washington Secretary of State

Julie Anderson, Candidate for Washington Secretary of State

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Julie Anderson about her campaign for Washington Secretary of State - why she decided to run, how partisanship affects the office, and the experience she brings to manage the Secretary of State’s broad portfolio. With regard to managing elections, they discuss her

Steve Hobbs, Candidate for Washington Secretary of State

Steve Hobbs, Candidate for Washington Secretary of State

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with current Secretary of State Steve Hobbs about his campaign for Washington Secretary of State - why he decided to run for re-election, the threat of misinformation campaigns and cyber attacks on Washington’s elections, how partisanship affects the office, and whether partisan attacks

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: October 21, 2022 - w/ Erica C. Barnett

On this week’s Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter Erica Barnett to delve into Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss’ “unforced error” at a public meeting, as well as interesting results from a recent Seattle Chamber of Commerce poll on homelessness. They then break down

Chipalo Street, Candidate for 37th LD State Representative

Chipalo Street, Candidate for 37th LD State Representative

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Chipalo Street about his campaign for State Representative in the 37th Legislative District - why he decided to run, how he would approach legislating and his thoughts on addressing issues such as housing affordability and zoning, data privacy, public safety, homelessness, and climate

Flyer for 37th LD Rep Debate, Moderated by Crystal Fincher & Hosted by South Seattle Emerald

37th LD Rep Debate, Moderated by Crystal Fincher & Hosted by South Seattle Emerald

Today’s episode is a recording of a live debate between 37th LD Representative Position 2 candidates, Emijah Smith and Chipalo Street. The debate was hosted by the South Seattle Emerald on October 4, 2022 at the Rainier Arts Center. Hacks & Wonks’ very own Crystal Fincher moderated the debate.

Emijah Smith, Candidate for 37th LD State Representative

Emijah Smith, Candidate for 37th LD State Representative

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Emijah Smith about her campaign for State Representative in the 37th Legislative District - why she decided to run and her thoughts on addressing issues such as community representation, housing affordability and zoning, homelessness, public safety, mismatch between passed policy and subsequent implementation,