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Senator Patty Kuderer, Candidate for Insurance Commissioner

State Senator Patty Kuderer Seeks to Be Washington's Top Insurance Watchdog

State Sen. Patty Kuderer is running for Insurance Commissioner, pledging to be a strong consumer advocate, push for universal healthcare, and get tough on insurance companies. She touts her legislative record and experience as an attorney representing policyholders.

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and Founder and Editor of The Needling, Lex Vaughn

Week in Review: May 24, 2024 - with Lex Vaughn

Seattle's PayUp legislation conflicts, SPD's discrimination lawsuit, expedited police recruitment concerns, Snohomish County's homeless reduction, Burien's shelter project rejection, an ex-Tacoma officer's lawsuit, and Boeing's firefighter lockout.

Edmund Witter, Senior Managing Attorney at the King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project

Eviction Crisis Compounds Homelessness Emergency, Expert Warns

Expert warns eviction crisis compounds homelessness emergency in WA, calls for rental aid, rent stabilization, and support services to keep tenants housed.

Shannon Cheng, Chair of People Power Washington

Week in Review: May 17, 2024 - with Shannon Cheng

A filing week stunt sparks confusion in governor’s race, Boeing faces criminal prosecution over 737 MAX crashes, Seattle council looks to repeal gig worker protections and approves a controversial police contract, a coalition urges the mayor to improve the city's Comprehensive Plan draft

Doug Trumm, Publisher of The Urbanist

Seattle’s $1.35B Transportation Levy Renewal Sparks Debate

Seattle Mayor proposes $1.35B transport levy renewal, focusing on repaving and bridges. Advocates push for more funding for transit, safety & sidewalks to address climate and traffic deaths. Levy goes to City Council in May, with public input opportunity.

Manka Dhingra, Candidate for Washington State Attorney General

Manka Dhingra Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Attorney General Race

Senator Manka Dhingra joins Hacks & Wonks for an in-depth interview to discuss her campaign for Attorney General and plans to address WA’s most pressing issues.

Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and long-time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank

Week in Review: April 26, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank

Republican turmoil in the governor's race, efforts to roll back labor protections for gig workers, the mayor backtracks on housing displacement strategy, Eastside light rail opening, a brewing fight over a future Seattle light rail stop, and a legal victory for gender-affirming care and privacy.