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Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: January 20, 2023 - with Erica C. Barnett

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, political consultant and host Crystal Fincher is joined by Seattle political reporter, editor of PubliCola, co-host of the Seattle Nice podcast and author of Quitter: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse, and Recovery, Erica Barnett! They catch up with all of the news out of

Misha Werschkul of the Washington State Budget & Policy Center

Tackling Poverty with Misha Werschkul of the Washington State Budget & Policy Center

The Washington State Budget and Policy Center's Misha Werschkul outlines the organization's advocacy for an equitable state budget and policy agenda, including affordable housing, education funding, cash assistance programs, and progressive tax reform during the legislative session.

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

Week in Review: January 13, 2023 - Robert Cruickshank

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, political consultant and host Crystal Fincher is joined by long-time communications and political strategist and Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, Robert Cruickshank! They cover Governor Inslee’s State of the State address, the legislature's responsibility to provide urgently needed resources for public

Hacks & Wonks 2022 Year in Review!

Hacks & Wonks 2022 Year in Review!

2022 StatsListeners' Favorite Mid-WeeksListeners' Favorite Week in ReviewsStaff Picks Hello, everyone, and thank you for an amazing 2022! We wanted to celebrate the year by sharing some exciting statistics and favorite episodes from listeners and staff! Listeners’ Favorite 2022 Mid-Week Shows Criminologist Damon Petrich: Evaluating the Role of

Tye Reed and Camille Gix from the House Our Neighbors Campaign

Seattle's Social Housing Initiative Aims to Address Housing Crisis with Innovative Model

Tye Reed and Camille Gix of the House Our Neighbors coalition discuss Seattle's Social Housing Initiative 135, which aims to create a publicly-owned, permanently affordable housing model.

Political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner

Week in Review: January 6, 2023 - with Heather Weiner

On this Hacks & Wonks Week in Review, political consultant and show host Crystal Fincher is joined by fellow political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner, for an enthusiastic conversation looking ahead to the 2023 Washington state legislative session, reviewing key announcements from a party leader and a city councilmember

Senator Manka Dhingra, Chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee

Senator Manka Dhingra: Addressing Law & Safety Issues with Data-Driven Best Practices

On today’s midweek show, Crystal welcomes Senator Manka Dhingra, Chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee, to preview the tough issues her committee will take on in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Dhingra walks through her data-driven and community-informed approach to legislating and how this lens guides her