Crystal Fincher

Hillary Madsen  believes in equal justice for all, and knows that’s not always a reality  in the legal system. On this episode Hillary talks with Crystal about  what drove her to campaign to be a judge on the King County Superior  Court, and how her courtroom would treat people

Last week was a huge week for the Seattle City Council: They overrode Mayor Durkan's budget veto, which re-balanced the budget away from policing and toward community programs. Councilmember Tammy Morales was at the fore of that effort. So what's coming next? How does Seattle move

This week Crystal and rotating guest co-host Erica Barnett dive into how Covid 19 and our poor air quality have affected those experiencing homelessness, and how our elected leaders have either improved or exacerbated the situation. Additionally, they get into fare enforcement on transit, the continuing budget fight between the

Justice G. Helen Whitener is a fascinating person. Her life story, her path to the Washington State Supreme Court, and her extensive experience in law in our state, and lived experience as a Black, immigrant, LGBT and disabled person is worth listening to and learning from. Today, Crystal and Justice

Rotating co-host Ashley Archibald of Real Change joins Crystal to recap what happened this week, including Seattle City Council budget talks, whether or not Mayor Durkan has a plan, and the resignation of Merrick Bobb.

Today Crystal talks with Carolynn Ladd, candidate for King County Superior Court, Position 30, about the role of a superior court judge, what judges can do to ensure the justice system actually delivers justice, and why you need to get to know the judicial races on your ballot.