Hacks & Wonks
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09/17/24 • 47 min
Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt, running for Washington's 5th Legislative District open House seat, outlines her priorities and emphasizes her diverse experience in local government, environmental science, and data-driven policymaking.
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Twitter/X at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, at @finchfrii and find out more about Victoria Hunt at https://victoriahunt.com/.
07/05/24 • 64 min
Seattle City Council candidate Saunatina Sanchez joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her policy priorities and vision for the city.
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Saunatina Sanchez at @SaunatinaforSEA.
Reid Saaris Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Race
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06/11/24 • 47 min
Reid Saaris, an educator and former non-profit leader, joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss his campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find more information about Reid Saaris at https://reid4waschools.com/.
07/19/24 • 42 min
In this week-in-review:
🔥 Seattle cop fired
✅ Endorsement roundup in key races
📋 Polls for Governor & President
🗳️ Ballots are out w/ “I Voted” stickers
🤑 Realtor $ for Woo
🤖 AI bots for Woo on Reddit
🏘️ ADU construction boom
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter/X at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, Robert Cruickshank at @cruickshank.
07/16/24 • 56 min
Seattle City Council candidate Tariq Yusuf joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss his policy priorities and vision for the city.
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Tariq Yusuf at @tariqforcouncil.
05/28/24 • 40 min
State Senator Patty Kuderer joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her run for Insurance Commissioner - pledging to be a strong consumer advocate, push for universal healthcare, and get tough on insurance companies. She touts her legislative record and experience as an attorney representing policyholders.
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and learn more about Senator Patty Kuderer’s campaign at https://www.pattykuderer.com/.
Week in Review: June 21, 2024 - with David Kroman
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06/21/24 • 50 min
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman!
They discuss:
- Former Seattle Police Chief Comes Out, Uses as Defense Against Sexual Misconduct Allegations
- Seattle Police Department Recruitment Test Controversy
- Seattle Police Officer's Invalid Driver's License Scandal
- Auburn Police Officer on Trial for Murder
- Controversial Hire for Seattle City Council Communications
- Seattle's Transportation Levy Proposal
- King County's Crisis Care Centers Plan
- Potential Boost for Sounder South Line
- Newcastle's Pride Flag Controversy
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, David Kroman, at @KromanDavid.
12/06/24 • 56 min
On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:
😖 Morales bullied out of office
✋ Rinck sworn in
🙅 SPS recall effort shut down
🔥 KC Exec race heats up
🤓 Final precinct data & election thoughts
💚 Green Jacket Lady is back!
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, Robert Cruickshank, on Bluesky at @robertcruickshank.com.
11/15/24 • 39 min
On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Katie Wilson discuss:
📈 Minimum wage increases for the win
🙄 More Burien shenanigans
💰 JumpStart raid
💲 Seattle progressive revenue proposals
🚋 Saka💔Streetcar
🏁 King County Exec race begins
👀 Upcoming appointments
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, Katie Wilson, on Twitter/X at @WilsonKatieB, as well as the Transit Riders Union at @SeattleTRU.
10/16/24 • 35 min
Four statewide initiatives backed by a California hedge fund manager are stirring up controversy as Washington voters prepare to cast their ballots this November. The measures, which would repeal several recently passed laws, are being met with strong opposition from groups who argue they would benefit wealthy people and corporations at the expense of working families and crucial public services.
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Twitter/X at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, at @finchfrii and find more about the Defend Washington campaign at defend-washington.com/.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hacks & Wonks have?
Hacks & Wonks currently has 431 episodes available.
What topics does Hacks & Wonks cover?
The podcast is about News, Elections, Policy, News Commentary, Podcasts, Seattle, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Hacks & Wonks?
The episode title 'Seattle’s $1.35B Transportation Levy Renewal Sparks Debate' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hacks & Wonks?
The average episode length on Hacks & Wonks is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hacks & Wonks released?
Episodes of Hacks & Wonks are typically released every 3 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of Hacks & Wonks?
The first episode of Hacks & Wonks was released on Jun 12, 2020.
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