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Week in Review: June 20, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Hacks & Wonks

Release Date: 06/20/2025

Week in Review: June 27, 2025 - with David Kroman show art Week in Review: June 27, 2025 - with David Kroman

Hacks & Wonks

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: ๐Ÿ‘€ NYC mayoral race hints at Seattleโ€™s? ๐Ÿ’ฐ Seattle biz tax revamp? ๐Ÿš” Pursuit GPS trackers & digital billboards ๐Ÿ“ท License plate readers proliferate in WA ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Affordable housing industry crisis   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 todayโ€™s co-host, David Kroman at .

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Girmay Zahilay Outlines Vision for Executive Role show art Girmay Zahilay Outlines Vision for Executive Role

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King County Executive candidate Girmay Zahilay details plans for the region's biggest challenges, including homelessness, public safety & housing affordability. 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 Girmay Zahilay at .

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Week in Review: June 20, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank show art Week in Review: June 20, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Hacks & Wonks

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ๐Ÿ‘‘ โ€˜No Kingsโ€™ protests โš•๏ธ WA immigrants' health data shared w/ feds ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Housing First works well ๐Ÿš Saka erases advocates, makes deal w/ Curby ๐Ÿค‘ RealPage ban delayed ๐ŸŽ’ School waitlists lifted   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 todayโ€™s co-host, Robert Cruickshank, on Bluesky at .

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Week in Review: June 6, 2025 - with Erica Barnett show art Week in Review: June 6, 2025 - with Erica Barnett

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: ๐Ÿ‘‹ Cathy Moore resigning ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Kshama Sawant running for Congress ๐Ÿ˜ฌ KC Assessor John Wilson won't resign despite calls ๐Ÿš” Diaz/Tompkins updates ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ WA State Patrol interrupts Pride flag ceremony   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 todayโ€™s co-host, Erica Barnett, on Bluesky at and on .

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Jeanie Chunn Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2 show art Jeanie Chunn Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2

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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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Week in Review: May 30, 2025 - with Josh Cohen show art Week in Review: May 30, 2025 - with Josh Cohen

Hacks & Wonks

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss: ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ โ€œProtect Our Kidsโ€ anti-trans rally & counterprotests ๐Ÿ“‰ Every Seattle elected = negative approval ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Seattle's interim missing middle housing ๐Ÿคฆ 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 todayโ€™s co-host, Josh Cohen at .

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Eddie Lin Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2 show art Eddie Lin Outlines Vision for Seattle City Council District 2

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

Hacks & Wonks

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Ferguson acts on state budget, parental bill of rights ๐ŸงŠ Troubling ICE raids ๐Ÿค“ Seattle Mayor race deep dive ๐Ÿ”” Sara Nelson bellwether ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Other notable primary races โ›บ๏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 todayโ€™s co-host, David Kroman at .

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

Hacks & Wonks

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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Former Federal Prosecutor Erika Evans Launches Bid for Seattle City Attorney show art Former Federal Prosecutor Erika Evans Launches Bid for Seattle City Attorney

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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:

๐Ÿ‘‘ โ€˜No Kingsโ€™ protests
โš•๏ธ WA immigrants' health data shared w/ feds
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Housing First works well
๐Ÿš Saka erases advocates, makes deal w/ Curby
๐Ÿค‘ RealPage ban delayed
๐ŸŽ’ School waitlists lifted

 

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 todayโ€™s co-host, Robert Cruickshank, on Bluesky at @robertcruickshank.com.