Podcast Episodes

Hannah Sabio-Howell Challenges Senate Majority Leader Pedersen in Seattle's Most Progressive District

Hannah Sabio-Howell, a labor organizer and former Washington State Senate communications staffer, is challenging incumbent Senate Majority Leader Jam…

1 month, 1 week ago

Senator Jamie Pedersen Defends Millionaire's Tax, Budget Choices, and Progressive Record Ahead of Primary Challenge

Washington Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen is running for reelection in the 43rd District. In this Hacks & Wonks interview, he defends his reco…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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…

1 month, 2 weeks 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…

1 month, 3 weeks 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 month, 3 weeks 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…

2 months, 1 week 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…

2 months, 2 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…

5 months, 1 week 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…

5 months, 1 week 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 …

5 months, 2 weeks ago