Podcast Episodes

Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa Shares Vision as King County Council District 2 Candidate

Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa is running for the King County Council District 2 open seat and shares her priorities, including prioritizing crim…

14 hours ago

Rebecca Saldaña Makes Her Case for King County Council

Rebecca Saldaña is leaving the State Senate to run for the open King County Council District 2 seat. She spoke with Hacks & Wonks about her prioritie…

3 days, 15 hours ago

Week in Review: May 1, 2026 - with David Kroman

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss:

🚧 Governor comms sign-off rule delays info flow

🧊 WA tries to gain access to privat…

1 week ago

Week in Review: April 17, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:

⚔️ Progressive Democrats take on moderate incumbents

🚈 Sound Transit 3 in cri…

3 weeks ago

Week in Review: April 10, 2026 - with Erica Barnett

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss:

📜 Accountability law enacted for sheriffs

⚔️ Court battle starts over millionaires…

4 weeks ago

Why We're on a Reduced Schedule

Crystal gives a quick update on the Hacks & Wonks schedule.

Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @fi…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

From Consumer Protection to Constitutional Defense: Nick Brown's First Year as AG

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has focused on protecting state residents, filing 49 lawsuits against federal actions and prioritizing c…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Week in Review: January 9, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:

😡 WA still providing driver data to federal immigration agents

🌱 New Seattle …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rep. Shaun Scott Pushes Revenue Plan to Counter Austerity

As Washington state braces for devastating federal budget cuts, State Representative Shaun Scott is leading a progressive revenue effort he says coul…

4 months, 1 week ago

Rep. Chipalo Street on Tax Reform, Budget Deficits, and Federal Threats to Washington

Washington State Representative Chipalo Street is entering the upcoming 2026 legislative session with an ambitious agenda that includes fixing struct…

4 months, 2 weeks ago