Hacks & Wonks
Jeanie Chunn, candidate for Seattle City Council District 2, shares her stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while advocating for significant changes to the city's approach to public safety, housing, and budget priorities. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find more about Jeanie Chunn at .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss: ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ โProtect Our Kidsโ anti-trans rally & counterprotests ๐ Every Seattle elected = negative approval ๐๏ธ Seattle's interim missing middle housing ๐คฆ Essential behavioral health facilities stymied As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find todayโs co-host, Josh Cohen at .
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Eddie Lin, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while emphasizing his government experience and commitment to community-driven solutions. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find Eddie Lin at .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: ๐๏ธ Ferguson acts on state budget, parental bill of rights ๐ง Troubling ICE raids ๐ค Seattle Mayor race deep dive ๐ Sara Nelson bellwether ๐ณ๏ธ Other notable primary races โบ๏ธ Rushed Tent City 4 move As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find todayโs co-host, David Kroman at .
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Jamie Fackler, running for Seattle City Council in District 2, shares his stance on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and more while emphasizing his opposition to corporate influence in local politics. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find more about Jamie Fackler at .
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In an extensive interview with Crystal Fincher of Hacks & Wonks, Seattle City Attorney candidate Erika Evans outlines why she is challenging incumbent Ann Davison with a platform centered on community-based solutions, addressing root causes of crime, and protecting civil rights. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find more about Erika Evans at .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ๐ Breakdown of Legislature's state budget ๐ง Fergusonโs first four months ๐ค Mallahan can? What's up with Seattle mayor race ๐ SPD hiring up but few women + another lawsuit alleging racism As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find todayโs co-host, Robert Cruickshank, on Bluesky at .
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In a wide-ranging interview on the Hacks & Wonks podcast, Seattle City Attorney candidate Rory O'Sullivan outlines his vision for transformative change in an office he believes has gone in the "wrong direction" under current City Attorney Ann Davison. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find Rory OโSullivan at .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Donna Blankinship discuss: ๐ State Senator Bill Ramos ๐ณ๏ธ April ballot results ๐ต Seattle Democracy Vouchers ๐ Seattle Education Levy expanded ๐งโโ๏ธ Spokane homeless initiative struck down ๐ Sharp increase in homelessness As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at . Find todayโs co-host, Donna Blankinship on Substack at and Bluesky at .
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In a comprehensive interview with Crystal Fincher of Hacks & Wonks, Seattle City Attorney candidate Nathan Rouse outlines his vision for reforming the office through the lens of his public defender experience, criticizing incumbent Republican Ann Davison's approach while proposing alternative solutions focused on addressing root causes of crime. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Bluesky at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at and find Nathan Rouse at .
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๐ State Senator Bill Ramos
๐ณ๏ธ April ballot results
๐ต Seattle Democracy Vouchers
๐ Seattle Education Levy expanded
๐งโโ๏ธ Spokane homeless initiative struck down
๐ Sharp increase in homelessness
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. Find todayโs co-host, Donna Blankinship on Substack at Civics for Adults and Bluesky at @dgblankinship.