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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.

Nick Brown, Candidate for Washington State Attorney General

Nick Brown Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Attorney General Race

Nick Brown joins Hacks & Wonks for an in-depth interview to discuss his campaign for Attorney General and plans to address WA’s most pressing issues.

Staff writer at The Stranger covering policing, incarceration and courts, Ashley Nerbovig

Week in Review: April 19, 2024 - with Ashley Nerbovig

GOP gov. candidate Reichert under fire for anti-LGBTQ views. Whistleblower alleges Boeing safety issues, cover-up. Tacoma tries troubled ShotSpotter. Basic income pilots show promise in WA. Seattle cop who killed pedestrian had troubling past in Tucson PD, SPD hired anyway.

Guy Oron, Staff Reporter for Real Change and creator of the Gossip Guy newsletter

Week in Review: April 12, 2024 - with Guy Oron

WA faces legal battle over gun law. Three new political initiatives. Boeing whistleblower raises new concerns. Seattle grapples with housing affordability and transportation priorities, while city leaders call for a better Comprehensive Plan and SPOG handcuffs alternatives to police responses.