Hacks & Wonks

By Crystal Fincher

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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.

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