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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ๐ End of Denny Blaine nudity ๐ณ๏ธ Urbanist endorsements ๐งโ๐ซ Sea Public Schools news ๐ Hot Rat Summer ๐ธ Seattle police cameras โ Harrell cancels safety upgrades ๐ธ Business pours $ in WA Senate races 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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Seattle voters will decide in August whether to renew funding for the city's groundbreaking Democracy Voucher Program, the first and only system of its kind in the United States that gives residents public money to support local candidates of their choice. Proposition 1 on the August 5 primary ballot asks voters to approve a 10-year property tax levy to continue the program, which provides every eligible Seattle resident with four $25 vouchers annually to contribute to qualified candidates for mayor, city attorney, and city council. Estevan Muรฑoz-Howard was one of the original leaders of the...
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: โ๏ธ No Wilson charges ๐ฌ Pro-Harrell message testing poll ๐ Moore replacement ๐ Bills expand Davison/Police power ๐ Ask to end consent decree ๐ค PC Sheriff gets bad advice from ChatGPT 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, Erica Barnett, on Bluesky at and on .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss: ๐ฏ WA top target in Medicaid cuts ๐ฌ KC Assessor Wilson arrested ๐ Barnes confirmed as police chief ๐ฐ Possible sales tax increase for public safety ๐๏ธ Rinck revives Moralesโ community dev program 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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King County Executive candidate Claudia Balducci outlines her approach to the region's biggest challenges, emphasizing housing affordability, prevention-focused public safety & regional coordination. 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 Claudia Balducci at .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: ๐ NYC mayoral race hints at Seattleโs? ๐ฐ Seattle biz tax revamp? ๐ Pursuit GPS trackers & digital billboards ๐ท License plate readers proliferate in WA ๐๏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 todayโs co-host, David Kroman at .
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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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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ๐ โNo Kingsโ protests โ๏ธ WA immigrants' health data shared w/ feds ๐๏ธ Housing First works well ๐ Saka erases advocates, makes deal w/ Curby ๐ค RealPage ban delayed ๐ 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 todayโs co-host, Robert Cruickshank, on Bluesky at .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: ๐ Cathy Moore resigning ๐ณ๏ธ Kshama Sawant running for Congress ๐ฌ KC Assessor John Wilson won't resign despite calls ๐ Diaz/Tompkins updates ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ 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 todayโs co-host, Erica Barnett, on Bluesky at and on .
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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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