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Crystal Fincher

Former Director of Progressive Majority who remains involved in numerous political efforts across Washington, EJ Juárez

Week in Review: July 8th, 2022 - with EJ Juárez

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal 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 Juarez. It’s another week of upsetting news, which starts off with a discussion about the jury’

Melissa Taylor, Candidate for 46th LD State Representative

Melissa Taylor, Candidate for 46th LD State Representative

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Melissa Taylor about her campaign for State Representative in the 46th Legislative District - why she decided to run, the importance of stepping up in bleak moments such as now, and her thoughts on addressing issues such as housing affordability and zoning, climate

Executive Director of The Urbanist, Doug Trumm

Week in Review: July 1, 2022 - with Doug Trumm

On today’s week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Executive Director of The Urbanist, Doug Trumm. They start by looking at research that shows Seattle is continuing to grow faster than the suburbs around it. Next, they discuss the future of a Tukwila ballot initiative to raise the city’s minimum

Pastor Carey Anderson, Candidate for 30th LD State Representative

Pastor Carey Anderson, Candidate for 30th LD State Representative

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Pastor Carey Anderson about his campaign for State Representative in the 30th Legislative District - why he decided to run, how the last legislative session went and his thoughts on addressing issues such as housing affordability and zoning, homelessness, public safety, LGBTQ+ rights,

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week In Review: June 24, 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 breaking down the Supreme Court’s official opinion on Dobbs, which overturns Roe v. Wade. They discuss how we got here, the immediate repercussions on Washington and the country,

Tyler Crone, Candidate for 36th LD State Representative

Tyler Crone, Candidate for 36th LD State Representative

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Tyler Crone about her campaign for State Representative in the 36th Legislative District - why she decided to run, how the last legislative session went and her thoughts on addressing issues such as COVID response and recovery, public safety, drug decriminalization, housing affordability

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

Week In Review: June 17, 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. The show starts with a plug for the Institute for a Democratic Future (IDF) graduation party in Seattle this Saturday, 6/18, to celebrate its Class of 2022