Harm Reduction Approach Vital for Addressing Opioid Crisis, Says Expert
Everett Maroon discusses the opioid crisis and harm reduction in Washington on Hacks & Wonks podcast, stressing the need for increased support and coordination.
Crystal Fincher
Week in Review: February 2, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett!
Crystal and Erica discuss public outcry over targeted inspections of LGBTQ+ establishments and Seattle Council President Sara Nelson’s remarks opposing even-year elections for local races. They then turn to news from King County
Electoral Reform and Progressive Advocacy in Washington State
Andrew Villeneuve leads electoral reform and progressive policy advocacy with NPI in Washington, aiming to boost voter turnout and tackle key issues
Week in Review: January 26th, 2024 - with Daniel Beekman
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times politics and communities reporter, Daniel Beekman!
Crystal and Daniel discuss the unsurprising Seattle City Council vacancy appointment and what we might see from a business-backed, Harrell-picked legislative body as they navigate a hiring freeze, a large budget deficit, and upcoming important
Voters Pass $19 Minimum Wage in Renton Despite Opposition from Business Groups
Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera and community organizer Maria Abando discuss the Raise the Wage Renton campaign, which seeks to raise the city's minimum wage through a voter-approved initiative. They highlight coalition-building efforts and pushback from the business community.
Week in Review: January 19, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!
Crystal and Robert dive into the open machinations of the big corporate donors to appoint their preferred candidate to a Seattle City Council vacancy and how the messy process has
Week in Review: January 12, 2024 - with Shauna Sowersby
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Washington State government reporter for McClatchy, Shauna Sowersby!
Crystal and Shauna recount the terrifying details of a hole blowing out the side of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 midflight, the response by Alaska Airlines, and what steps the National Transportation Safety Board is