Hacks & Wonks
By Crystal Fincher
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Episodes: 76
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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.
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Competing Social Housing Measures Face Off in Seattle Election with Rian Watt and Tiffani McCoy
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Harm Reduction Approach Vital for Addressing Opioid Crisis, Says Expert (Re-Air)
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Denver's STAR Program Offers Promising Alternative Response to Mental Health and Substance Use Crises (Re-Air)
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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King County's Community-Led Approach Showing Promise in Combating Gun Violence (Re-Air)
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Children's Alliance Director Highlights Critical Importance of Affordable, High-Quality Childcare (Re-Air)
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Week in Review: December 6, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Tacoma's Guaranteed Income Pilot Yields Positive Results
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Week in Review: November 22, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Public Defense Crisis Deepens as Caseloads Overwhelm System, Supreme Court Weighs Reform
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Week in Review: November 15, 2024 - with Katie Wilson
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Week in Review: November 8, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Melissa Demyan Challenges Larry Springer in 45th District Race (Re-Air)
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Poll Shows Mixed Outlook for Washington State Initiatives, Democratic Advantage in Statewide Races
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Five North King County Cities Launch Collaborative Crisis Response Program (Re-Air)
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Shoreline Mayor Highlights City's Progress on Housing, Development, and Public Safety
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Week in Review: October 18, 2024 - with Shauna Sowersby
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Washington State Faces Controversial Initiatives on November Ballot
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Week in Review: October 11, 2024 - with Ron Davis
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Ryan Mello Outlines Comprehensive Vision for Pierce County's Future
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Week in Review: October 4, 2024 - with Scott Greenstone
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Building Democratic Momentum in Washington State with Shasti Conrad
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Week Without Driving with Ruth Rosas and Cecelia Black
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Week in Review: September 20, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt Sets Sights on State Legislature
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Week in Review: September 13, 2024 - with Josh Cohen
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Week in Review: September 6, 2024 - with Daniel Beekman
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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New Leadership or Old Guard? Demyan Challenges Springer in 45th District Race
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Week in Review: August 30, 2024 - with Ashley Nerbovig
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Stalled Progress: The Struggle to Achieve Vision Zero Amid Rising Fatalities
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Week in Review: August 23, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Hacks & Wonks 2024 Post-Primary Roundtable
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Week in Review: August 16, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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Week in Review: August 9, 2024 - with Rian Watt
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Seasoned Litigator Sal Mungia Presents His Case for High Court Seat
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Week in Review: August 2, 2024 - with Lex Vaughn
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Week in Review: July 26, 2024 - with Shauna Sowersby
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Senator Rebecca Saldaña Fights for Environmental Justice and Warns of Ballot Threats
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Week in Review: July 19, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Tariq Yusuf Discusses Key Issues in Seattle City Council Race
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Week in Review: July 12, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Alexis Mercedes Rinck Discusses Key Issues in Seattle City Council Race
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Saunatina Sanchez Discusses Key Issues in Seattle City Council Position 8 Race
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Patrick DePoe Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Race
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Week in Review: June 28, 2024 - with Rian Watt
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Dave Upthegrove Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Race
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Week in Review: June 21, 2024 - with David Kroman
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Chris Reykdal Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Race
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Week in Review: June 14, 2024 - with Lilly Ana Fowler
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Reid Saaris Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Race
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Week in Review: June 7, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion Reflects on Progress and Challenges in First 18 Months
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Week in Review: May 31, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
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May 31, 2024 |
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State Senator Patty Kuderer Seeks to Be Washington's Top Insurance Watchdog
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May 28, 2024 |
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Week in Review: May 24, 2024 - with Lex Vaughn
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May 24, 2024 |
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Eviction Crisis Compounds Homelessness Emergency, Expert Warns
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May 21, 2024 |
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Week in Review: May 17, 2024 - with Shannon Cheng
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May 17, 2024 |
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Seattle’s $1.35B Transportation Levy Renewal Sparks Debate
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May 07, 2024 |
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Manka Dhingra Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Attorney General Race
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Week in Review: April 26, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Nick Brown Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Attorney General Race
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Week in Review: April 19, 2024 - with Ashley Nerbovig
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Denver's STAR Program Offers Promising Alternative Response to Mental Health and Substance Use Crises
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Week in Review: April 12, 2024 - with Guy Oron
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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State Legislative Session Falls Short on Housing As Seattle Comprehensive Plan Process Ramps Up
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Week in Review: April 5, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Week in Review: March 29, 2024 - with Naomi Ishisaka
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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King County's Community-Led Approach Showing Promise in Combating Gun Violence
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Week in Review: March 15, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz Shares Strategies for Running for Office
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Week in Review: March 8, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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Executive Dow Constantine Details How King County Tackles Homelessness Crisis Through Housing Solutions
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Week in Review: March 1, 2024 - with Rich Smith
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Week in Review: February 23, 2024 - with Matt Driscoll
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Why Seattle’s Proposed Surveillance Mash-Up is a Lose-Lose with Amy Sundberg and BJ Last of Solidarity Budget
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Week in Review: February 16, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Week in Review: February 9, 2024 - with David Kroman
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Feb 09, 2024 |