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Week in Review: April 26, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank

Release Date: 04/26/2024

Week in Review: July 26, 2024 - with Shauna Sowersby

Hacks & Wonks

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss: 🗳️ New statewide initiative qualifies 🔍 Gov candidates on transparency 📊 Polls, polls, polls 🤔 Crypto IE for Randall 👮 KC Jail resumes booking for drug use Downtown 💔 Remembering Matt Driscoll As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter/X at and find today’s co-host, Shauna Sowersby at .

Senator Rebecca Saldaña Fights for Environmental Justice and Warns of Ballot Threats

Hacks & Wonks

Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña discusses her fight to advance environmental justice in WA and warns of ballot initiatives that could devastate our climate crisis response and other progress. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Senator Rebecca Saldaña at .

Week in Review: July 19, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank

Hacks & Wonks

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 . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter/X at and find today’s co-host, Robert Cruickshank at .

Tariq Yusuf Discusses Key Issues in Seattle City Council Race

Hacks & Wonks

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 . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Tariq Yusuf at .

Week in Review: July 12, 2024 - with Erica Barnett

Hacks & Wonks

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter, editor of PubliCola, and co-host of the Seattle Nice podcast, Erica Barnett! They discuss: Washington Supreme Court Upholds Lacey RV Parking Ban Hilary Franz Campaign Controversy King County Leaders Launch 100 Days of Action Against Gun Violence Seattle PayUp Minimum Wage Repeal Legislation Stalls Seattle Audit on Reducing Overdoses and Drug-Related Crime Seattle Police Deputy Chief Controversy Seattle Transportation Levy Heads to November Ballot As always, a full text transcript of the show is available...

Alexis Mercedes Rinck Discusses Key Issues in Seattle City Council Race

Hacks & Wonks

Seattle City Council candidate Alexis Mercedes Rinck 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 . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Alexis Mercedes Rinck at .

Saunatina Sanchez Discusses Key Issues in Seattle City Council Position 8 Race

Hacks & Wonks

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 . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Saunatina Sanchez at .

Patrick DePoe Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Race

Hacks & Wonks

Patrick DePoe, a former elected member of the Makah Tribal Council, current Director of Tribal Relations for the Department of Natural Resources and candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands, outlined his vision for managing the state's natural resources while emphasizing his unique professional and lived experience. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Patrick DePoe at .

Week in Review: June 28, 2024 - with Rian Watt

Hacks & Wonks

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Senior Advisor at The Urbanist and Executive Director of The Economic Opportunity Institute, Rian Watt! They discuss: Washington State Democrats Pass Ceasefire Resolution Everett Herald Layoffs Spark Concerns Over Local News Coverage Seattle Social Housing Initiative Moves Forward Seattle Public Schools Faces Uncertainty Over School Closures Seattle City Council's Sidewalk Plan Falters Due to Funding Misunderstanding New Seattle City Council's Lack of Productivity Under Scrutiny As always, a full text transcript of the show is...

Dave Upthegrove Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Race

Hacks & Wonks

Dave Upthegrove, a former legislator and current King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, recently discussed his bid for the position, highlighting his priorities and outlining his vision for the future of the state's natural resources management. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Dave Upthegrove at .

More Episodes

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!

They discuss:

Republican Divisions Threaten Party's Chances in Governor's Race
Corporate-Backed Super PAC Boosts Conservative Democrat's Campaign
Seattle Councilmember Seeks to Roll Back Gig Worker Protections
Mayor's Office Cuts Anti-Displacement Proposals from Growth Plan
New Light Rail Line Set to Open on Eastside
Business Group Launches Campaign to Relocate Light Rail Station
Seattle Children's Hospital Refuses to Share Patient Records with Texas AG

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 today’s co-host, Robert Cruickshank, at @cruickshank.

Resources

Nick Brown Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Attorney General Race from Hacks & Wonks

“MAGA Republican Semi Bird endorsed by Washington GOP for governor” by Scott Greenstone for KUOW

“The WA GOP put it in writing that they’re not into democracy” by Danny Westneat from The Seattle Times

“Corporate backers of Mark Mullet launch an independent expenditure to boost his flagging campaign” by Andrew Villeneuve from The Cascadia Advocate

“Nelson Bill Would Eliminate Minimum Wage for "Gig" Drivers—and Slash Workers' Rights” by Erica Barnett from PubliCola

“Seattle hospitality giant buys into City Council member’s Fremont Brewing” by Paul Roberts from The Seattle Times

“Mayor's Office Removed All New Anti-Displacement Proposals from Draft "Anti-Displacement Framework"” by Erica Barnett from PubliCola

“Planners Proposed Bigger Upzones Before Harrell’s Team Intervened, Records Show” by Doug Trumm from The Urbanist

Discover the 2 Line | Sound Transit

“How will your life change when Bellevue's light rail opens?” by Joshua McNichols from KUOW

@cruickshank on Twitter/X: “The Seattle Chamber of Commerce is out with a new campaign to Save South Lake Union. From what? you may ask. From a subway station that would be at the center of the neighborhood and serve more riders than their inferior “couplet” plan.”