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Crystal Fincher

Associate Editor of The Stranger and noted poet, Rich Smith

Week in Review: July 29, 2022 - with Rich Smith

On today's Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Associate Editor of The Stranger, Rich Smith. They start this week discussing the heatwave currently affecting western Washington, and how despite the real risks to some of our most vulnerable neighbors, the city moved forward with a sweep

Flyer for Hacks & Wonks 37th LD State Representative Position 2 Primary Candidate Forum

37th LD State Representative Position 2 Primary Candidate Forum

On this bonus episode, we present our Hacks & Wonks Candidate Forum with Andrew Ashiofu, Nimco Bulale, Emijah Smith, and Chipalo Street - all running for State Representative Position 2 in Seattle’s 37th Legislative District, which includes Beacon Hill, the Central District, Rainier Valley, Columbia City, Rainier Beach, and

Flyer for Hacks & Wonks 36th LD State Representative Position 1 Primary Candidate Forum

36th LD State Representative Position 1 Primary Candidate Forum

On this bonus episode, we present our Hacks & Wonks Candidate Forum with Tyler Crone, Nicole Gomez, Jeff Manson, and Julia Reed - all running for State Representative Position 1 in Seattle’s 36th Legislative district, which covers northwestern Seattle, including the neighborhoods of Ballard, Magnolia, and Queen Anne. This

Washington Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener

Washington Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener

Washington Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener returns to catch up with Crystal about the last two years on the state’s highest court and her bid for re-election this November. The two talk about Justice Whitener’s path to the Supreme Court, how coming from a marginalized background with

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: July 22, 2022 - with Erica Barnett

On today’s Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Co-Founder and Editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett. They start off the episode looking into King County Elections’s request to the sheriff’s office to investigate a GOP ballot-box ‘surveillance’ program, which critics claim is disguised voter intimidation. Also

Claudia Kauffman, Candidate for 47th LD State Senator

Claudia Kauffman, Candidate for 47th LD State Senator

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Claudia Kauffman about her campaign for State Senator in the 47th Legislative District - why she decided to run again for a seat she previously held, what it’s like to run in a swing district, how the last legislative session went and

Former Seattle mayor and current Executive Director of America Walks, Mike McGinn

Week in Review: July 15, 2022 - with Mike McGinn

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by former Seattle mayor and current Executive Director of America Walks, Mike McGinn. Mike starts off discussing what he looks for in candidates. Then Mike and Crystal spend time talking about the Seattle City Council putting ranked choice voting on the