Podcast

Hacks & Wonks

Author: Crystal Fincher
Feed episode count: 50
Official site: http://www.officialhacksandwonks.com
RSS: https://crystal.libsyn.com/hacksandwonks
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Summary

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.

Episodes

Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

Sharon Tomiko Santos Makes Her Case for Reelection in the 37th

Duration seconds: 3667
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/sharon-tomiko-santos-makes-her-case-for-reelection-in-the-37th

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Jun 27, 2026 · not_requested

The Fighting 37th Has a New Contender: Kelabe Tewolde Eyes House Seat

Duration seconds: 2293
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/the-fighting-37th-has-a-new-contender-kelabe-tewolde-eyes-house-seat

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Silas James, District 5 Candidate, Outlines Plans to Address Housing, Safety, and Poverty

Duration seconds: 3119
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/silas-james-district-5-candidate-outlines-plans-to-address-housing-safety-and-poverty

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Nilu Jenks, Seattle City Council District 5 Candidate, Shares Her Priorities and Plans

Duration seconds: 2514
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/nilu-jenks-seattle-city-council-district-5-candidate-shares-her-priorities-and-plans

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

Ron Davis Challenges Incumbent Gerry Pollet in 46th District House Race

Duration seconds: 2499
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/ron-davis

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

State Rep. Chipalo Street Seeks 37th District Senate Seat

Duration seconds: 2714
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/chipalo-street

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 1808
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/week-in-review-june-12-2026-with-erica-barnett

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

Tatiana Brown Makes Case for Open Senate Seat in the 37th District

Duration seconds: 2703
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/tatiana-brown

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 3029
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/week-in-review-june-5-2026-with-jerry-cornfield

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Jaelynn Scott Seeks Open State House Seat in Seattle's 37th District

Duration seconds: 2930
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/jaelynn-scott-seeks-open-state-house-seat-in-seattles-37th-district

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 1977
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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 3428
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/hannah-sabio-howell-challenges-senate-majority-leader-pedersen-in-seattles-most-progressive-district

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 3333
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/jamie-pedersen

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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa Shares Vision as King County Council District 2 Candidate

Duration seconds: 4346
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/toshiko-hasegawa

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

Rebecca Saldaña Makes Her Case for King County Council

Duration seconds: 3163
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/rebecca-saldaa-makes-her-case-for-king-county-council

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2862
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/week-in-review-may-1-2026-with-david-kroman

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2182
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/week-in-review-april-17-2026-with-robert-cruickshank

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 1690
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/week-in-review-april-10-2026-with-erica-barnett

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Jan 16, 2026 · not_requested

Why We're on a Reduced Schedule

Duration seconds: 88
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/why-were-on-a-reduced-schedule

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Jan 14, 2026 · not_requested

From Consumer Protection to Constitutional Defense: Nick Brown's First Year as AG

Duration seconds: 2355
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/from-consumer-protection-to-constitutional-defense-nick-browns-first-year-as-ag

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Jan 10, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2443
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/week-in-review-january-9-2026-with-robert-cruickshank

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Dec 30, 2025 · not_requested

Rep. Shaun Scott Pushes Revenue Plan to Counter Austerity

Duration seconds: 2017
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/rep-shaun-scott-pushes-revenue-plan-to-counter-austerity

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Dec 24, 2025 · not_requested

Rep. Chipalo Street on Tax Reform, Budget Deficits, and Federal Threats to Washington

Duration seconds: 2454
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/rep-chipalo-street-on-tax-reform-budget-deficits-and-federal-threats-to-washington

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Dec 16, 2025 · not_requested

Transit Riders Union Charts New Course After Katie Wilson's Election

Duration seconds: 1782
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/transit-riders-union-charts-new-course-after-katie-wilsons-election

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Dec 12, 2025 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2339
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/week-in-review-december-12-2025-with-shauna-sowersby

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Dec 9, 2025 · not_requested

Seattle's Creative Economy at a Crossroads: Randy Engstrom on What's at Stake

Duration seconds: 2050
Source: https://crystal.libsyn.com/seattles-creative-economy-at-a-crossroads-randy-engstrom-on-whats-at-stake

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