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Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: July 9, 2021 - with Erica Barnett

This week - with primary ballots starting to arrive in mailboxes next week! - Erica C. Barnett of PubliCola joins Crystal to discuss what’s going on in Seattle’s mayoral race. They discuss the unpredictability of a crowded primary, how funding caps get raised, and why primaries are really

Toshiko Hasegawa, candidate for Port of Seattle Commissioner

Toshiko Hasegawa on the Power of the Port of Seattle

Today on the show Crystal is joined by Toshiko Hasegawa, candidate for Port of Seattle Commissioner, to discuss how the Port of Seattle can modernize and prepare our region for a greener future. They cover the misconception that economics and equity are at odds, the importance of the Port of

The Brady List: Officers with Credibility Issues - with Melissa Santos

The Brady List: Officers with Credibility Issues - with Melissa Santos

Crystal shares that the Friday, almost-live Week in Review show will be back next week, as we take time off to enjoy the long weekend, and we are airing a show with Melissa Santos talking about her excellent reporting on Washington's Brady List. Crystal also is very thankful

Nicole Thomas-Kennedy, Candidate for City Attorney

Nicole Thomas-Kennedy, Candidate for City Attorney

Today candidate for City Attorney Nicole Thomas-Kennedy joins Crystal to discuss why she has chosen to throw her hat in to the ring against one of our city’s longest serving elected officials, what it truly means to be an abolitionist now, how solving poverty and homelessness will do more

Political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner

Week in Review: June 25, 2021 - with Heather Weiner

Today Crystal and local political consultant Heather Weiner discuss the record-breaking heatwave we’re going to experience this weekend, how we can support our unhoused neighbors through these dangerous heat conditions, Uber paying a historic wage theft settlement, Amazon being taken on by the Teamsters union, developments in the mayoral

Housing Advocacy in Hard Times - with Rachael Myers

Housing Advocacy in Hard Times - with Rachael Myers

It's not secret that even before Covid 19, people in the Seattle area have struggled with housing. Now the continually high rent combined with substantial job loss has left many wondering what's next for housing in Seattle. To shed some light on this issue, Rachael Myers,

King County Executive Dow Constantine

A Chat with Dow Constantine, King County Executive

This week Crystal talks with King County Executive Dow Constantine about his decision to run for a fourth term as County Executive. They discuss the path to Covid-19 recovery, persisting inequality in King County, the comparatively low rate of vaccination in BIPoC communities in South King County, the role of