Hacks & Wonks

Hacks & Wonks is a show hosted by political consultant Crystal Fincher, who talks with Policy Wonks and Political Hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work, with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening and what you can do about it.

Sharon Tomiko Santos Makes Her Case for Reelection in the 37th 06/30/2026

The Fighting 37th Has a New Contender: Kelabe Tewolde Eyes House Seat 06/27/2026

Silas James, District 5 Candidate, Outlines Plans to Address Housing, Safety, and Poverty 06/25/2026

Nilu Jenks, Seattle City Council District 5 Candidate, Shares Her Priorities and Plans 06/24/2026

Ron Davis Challenges Incumbent Gerry Pollet in 46th District House Race 06/23/2026

State Rep. Chipalo Street Seeks 37th District Senate Seat 06/16/2026

Week in Review: June 12, 2026 - with Erica Barnett 06/12/2026

Tatiana Brown Makes Case for Open Senate Seat in the 37th District 06/09/2026

Week in Review: June 5, 2026 - with Jerry Cornfield 06/05/2026

Jaelynn Scott Seeks Open State House Seat in Seattle's 37th District 06/03/2026

Week in Review: May 22, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank 05/22/2026

Hannah Sabio-Howell Challenges Senate Majority Leader Pedersen in Seattle's Most Progressive District 05/19/2026

Senator Jamie Pedersen Defends Millionaire's Tax, Budget Choices, and Progressive Record Ahead of Primary Challenge 05/13/2026

Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa Shares Vision as King County Council District 2 Candidate 05/08/2026

Rebecca Saldaña Makes Her Case for King County Council 05/05/2026

Week in Review: May 1, 2026 - with David Kroman 05/01/2026

Week in Review: April 17, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank 04/17/2026

Week in Review: April 10, 2026 - with Erica Barnett 04/10/2026

Why We’re on a Reduced Schedule 01/16/2026

From Consumer Protection to Constitutional Defense: Nick Brown's First Year as AG 01/14/2026

Week in Review: January 9, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank 01/10/2026

Rep. Shaun Scott Pushes Revenue Plan to Counter Austerity 12/30/2025

Rep. Chipalo Street on Tax Reform, Budget Deficits, and Federal Threats to Washington 12/24/2025

Transit Riders Union Charts New Course After Katie Wilson’s Election 12/16/2025

Week in Review: December 12, 2025 - with Shauna Sowersby 12/12/2025

Seattle's Creative Economy at a Crossroads: Randy Engstrom on What's at Stake 12/09/2025

Week in Review: December 5, 2025 - with David Kroman 12/05/2025

Senator Rebecca Saldaña Maps Out Legislative Priorities for 2026 Session 12/02/2025

Week in Review: November 28, 2025 - with Erica Barnett 11/28/2025

Decoding the 2025 Elections in Seattle and WA: An Insider's Analysis 11/18/2025