Podcast Episodes

Eddie Lin Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2

Eddie Lin, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Week in Review: May 23, 2025 - with David Kroman

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

🖋️ Ferguson acts on state budget, parental bill of rights

🧊 Troubling ICE raids

🤓 S…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamie Fackler Outlines Vision for Seattle's District 2 Council Seat

Jamie Fackler, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more wh…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Federal Prosecutor Erika Evans Launches Bid for Seattle City Attorney

In an extensive interview with Crystal Fincher of Hacks & Wonks, Seattle City Attorney candidate Erika Evans outlines why she is challenging incumben…

8 months ago

Week in Review: May 2, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

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

📊 Breakdown of Legislature's state budget

🧐 Ferguson's first four months

🤔 Ma…

8 months, 1 week ago

Reform-Minded O'Sullivan Sets Sights on City Attorney Position

In a wide-ranging interview on the Hacks & Wonks podcast, Seattle City Attorney candidate Rory O'Sullivan outlines his vision for transformative chan…

8 months, 1 week ago

Week in Review: April 25, 2025 - with Donna Blankinship

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Donna Blankinship discuss:

💔 State Senator Bill Ramos

🗳️ April ballot results

💵 Seattle Democracy Voucher…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Public Defender Nathan Rouse Brings Frontline Experience to Seattle City Attorney Race

In a comprehensive interview with Crystal Fincher of Hacks & Wonks, Seattle City Attorney candidate Nathan Rouse outlines his vision for reforming th…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Week in Review: April 18, 2025 - with Ryan Packer

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Ryan Packer discuss:

😟 Poll: people are plugged in/worried

🫰 No wealth tax = everyone else pays

🛣️ Transp…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

As Federal Rights Rollbacks and Cuts Hit Home, Seattle Council Forms Crisis Response Committee - with Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Amy Sundberg

In response to sweeping policy changes at the federal level, Seattle City Council has established a Select Committee on Federal Administration and Po…

8 months, 3 weeks ago