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ELECTION 2023 RE-AIR: Jorge Barón, Candidate for King County Council District 4

ELECTION 2023 RE-AIR: Jorge Barón, Candidate for King County Council District 4

On this Election 2023 re-air, Crystal chats with Jorge Barón about his campaign for King County Council District 4 - why he decided to run, how 17 years at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project has prepared him for the role, and his thoughts on generating progressive revenue for county services,

ELECTION 2023 RE-AIR: Teresa Mosqueda, Candidate for King County Council District 8

ELECTION 2023 RE-AIR: Teresa Mosqueda, Candidate for King County Council District 8

On this Election 2023 re-air, Crystal chats with Teresa Mosqueda about her campaign for King County Council District 8 - why she decided to run, the experience and lessons she’ll bring to the County from serving on Seattle City Council, and her thoughts on addressing progressive revenue options, public

ELECTION 2023 RE-AIR: Cydney Moore, Candidate for Burien City Council Position 2

ELECTION 2023 RE-AIR: Cydney Moore, Candidate for Burien City Council Position 2

On this Election 2023 re-air, Crystal chats with Cydney Moore about her campaign for re-election to Burien City Council Position 2, accomplishments from her first term, and her consistent progressive track record. They then dig into the details of Burien government’s recent non-handling of their unhoused population as sweep

Crystal Fincher and Shannon Cheng of the Hacks & Wonks podcast

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hacks & Wonks Council Candidate Interviews

Hacks & Wonks host Crystal Fincher and producer Shannon Cheng discuss their approach to Seattle City Council candidate interviews, including how they came up with questions on key issues. They emphasize the importance of understanding candidates' decision-making and commitment to serving community.

Andrew Lewis, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 7

Andrew Lewis, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 7

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal chats with Andrew Lewis about his campaign for Seattle City Council District 7. Listen and learn more about Andrew and his thoughts on: * [01:02] - Why he is running * [03:31] - Response to critics calling him ‘fickle’ * [07:03] - Lightning round!

Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and longtime communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank

Week in Review: October 13, 2023 - 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! Robert fills Crystal in on dismaying news about Seattle Public Schools - how the district provoked parent fury by removing teachers and splitting classes after they screwed up enrollment projections,

Pete Hanning, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 6

Pete Hanning, Candidate for Seattle City Council District 6

On this Wednesday topical show, Crystal chats with Pete Hanning about his campaign for Seattle City Council District 6. Listen and learn more about Pete and his thoughts on: * [01:05] - Why he is running * [01:49] - Lightning round! * [09:15] - What is an accomplishment of his