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Cyril Walrond and Kelly Olson of the Washington Voting Rights Restoration Coalition

Voting Rights Restored for Thousands of Washingtonians

The Washington Voting Rights Restoration Coalition discusses their fight to restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals. Advocates Cyril Walrond and Kelly Olson share the personal impact of disenfranchisement and the community-driven campaign that led to legislative change.

Former Director of Progressive Majority who remains involved in numerous political efforts across Washington, EJ Juárez

Week in Review: September 30, 2022 - EJ Juárez

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by the former Director of Progressive Majority who has now transitioned into public service but remains involved in numerous political efforts across Washington, EJ Juárez. This week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his proposed budget for 2023-2024, and there are a

Darya Farivar, Candidate for 46th LD State Representative

Darya Farivar, Candidate for 46th LD State Representative

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Darya Farivar about her campaign for State Representative in the 46th Legislative District - why she decided to run and her thoughts on addressing issues such as homelessness, housing affordability and zoning, healthcare accessibility, progressive revenue and effective spending, education funding, climate change,

Week in Review: September 23, 2022 - with Bryce Cannatelli

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Hacks & Wonks’ very own Production Coordinator, Bryce Cannatelli! The show starts with some new polling from Crosscut/Elway looking at November’s upcoming general election. Current Senator Patty Murray is maintaining a fair lead against challenger Tiffany Smiley, who

Announcement: 37th LD State Representative Candidate Debate - Tuesday, October 4th

Announcement: 37th LD State Representative Candidate Debate - Tuesday, October 4th

On Tuesday, October 4th, Crystal will be hosting the South Seattle Emerald’s Candidate Debate between the 37th LD’s State Representative Position 2 candidates, Emijah Smith and Chipalo Street! The debate will be held at the Rainier Arts Center (3515 S. Alaska St.) from 7-9PM. Doors open at 6:

Summer Stinson, Executive Director of the Economic Opportunity Institute (EOI)

Summer Stinson from the Economic Opportunity Institute on Why Washington Needs Progressive Revenue

This week on the show, Summer Stinson, Executive Director of the Economic Opportunity Institute (EOI), stops by to talk about the amazing work EOI has been doing and the benefits that progressive revenue presents across the state. Our tax system affects all aspects of life. How we tax income equitably

Former Seattle mayor and current Executive Director of America Walks, Mike McGinn

Week in Review: September 16, 2022 - with Mike McGinn

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by former Seattle mayor and current Executive Director of America Walks, Mike McGinn! Starting with the local strike news, Seattle teachers ended their strike earlier this week, and Seattle public school students returned to classes on Wednesday morning. The strike was