# Hacks & Wonks Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505.md RSS feed: https://crystal.libsyn.com/hacksandwonks Official site: http://www.officialhacksandwonks.com Author: Crystal Fincher Episodes: 50 ## Resource 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. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hacks-wonks-870505 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505.md ## Episodes - [Sharon Tomiko Santos Makes Her Case for Reelection in the 37th](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/sharon-tomiko-santos-makes-her-case-for-reelection-in-the-37th) — 2026-06-30T00:33:41+00:00 - [The Fighting 37th Has a New Contender: Kelabe Tewolde Eyes House Seat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/the-fighting-37th-has-a-new-contender-kelabe-tewolde-eyes-house-seat) — 2026-06-27T16:49:53+00:00 - [Silas James, District 5 Candidate, Outlines Plans to Address Housing, Safety, and Poverty](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/silas-james-district-5-candidate-outlines-plans-to-address-housing-safety-and-poverty) — 2026-06-25T19:26:25+00:00 - [Nilu Jenks, Seattle City Council District 5 Candidate, Shares Her Priorities and Plans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/nilu-jenks-seattle-city-council-district-5-candidate-shares-her-priorities-and-plans) — 2026-06-24T19:52:40+00:00 - [Ron Davis Challenges Incumbent Gerry Pollet in 46th District House Race](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/ron-davis-challenges-incumbent-gerry-pollet-in-46th-district-house-race) — 2026-06-23T21:07:20+00:00 - [State Rep. Chipalo Street Seeks 37th District Senate Seat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/state-rep-chipalo-street-seeks-37th-district-senate-seat) — 2026-06-16T16:20:53+00:00 - [Week in Review: June 12, 2026 - with Erica Barnett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/week-in-review-june-12-2026-with-erica-barnett) — 2026-06-12T20:06:30+00:00 - [Tatiana Brown Makes Case for Open Senate Seat in the 37th District](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/tatiana-brown-makes-case-for-open-senate-seat-in-the-37th-district) — 2026-06-09T16:13:09+00:00 - [Week in Review: June 5, 2026 - with Jerry Cornfield](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/week-in-review-june-5-2026-with-jerry-cornfield) — 2026-06-05T16:27:29+00:00 - [Jaelynn Scott Seeks Open State House Seat in Seattle's 37th District](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/jaelynn-scott-seeks-open-state-house-seat-in-seattle-s-37th-district) — 2026-06-03T14:00:18+00:00 - [Week in Review: May 22, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/week-in-review-may-22-2026-with-robert-cruickshank) — 2026-05-22T17:59:43+00:00 - [Hannah Sabio-Howell Challenges Senate Majority Leader Pedersen in Seattle's Most Progressive District](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/hannah-sabio-howell-challenges-senate-majority-leader-pedersen-in-seattle-s-most-progressive-district) — 2026-05-19T20:24:19+00:00 - [Senator Jamie Pedersen Defends Millionaire's Tax, Budget Choices, and Progressive Record Ahead of Primary Challenge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/senator-jamie-pedersen-defends-millionaire-s-tax-budget-choices-and-progressive-record-ahead-of-primary-challenge) — 2026-05-13T17:49:11+00:00 - [Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa Shares Vision as King County Council District 2 Candidate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/port-commissioner-toshiko-hasegawa-shares-vision-as-king-county-council-district-2-candidate) — 2026-05-08T21:27:58+00:00 - [Rebecca Saldaña Makes Her Case for King County Council](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/rebecca-salda-a-makes-her-case-for-king-county-council) — 2026-05-05T20:06:27+00:00 - [Week in Review: May 1, 2026 - with David Kroman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/week-in-review-may-1-2026-with-david-kroman) — 2026-05-01T17:00:34+00:00 - [Week in Review: April 17, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/week-in-review-april-17-2026-with-robert-cruickshank) — 2026-04-17T17:32:33+00:00 - [Week in Review: April 10, 2026 - with Erica Barnett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/week-in-review-april-10-2026-with-erica-barnett) — 2026-04-10T16:17:09+00:00 - [Why We're on a Reduced Schedule](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/why-we-re-on-a-reduced-schedule) — 2026-01-16T17:36:42+00:00 - [From Consumer Protection to Constitutional Defense: Nick Brown's First Year as AG](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/from-consumer-protection-to-constitutional-defense-nick-brown-s-first-year-as-ag) — 2026-01-14T20:54:14+00:00 - [Week in Review: January 9, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/week-in-review-january-9-2026-with-robert-cruickshank) — 2026-01-10T00:16:00+00:00 - [Rep. Shaun Scott Pushes Revenue Plan to Counter Austerity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/rep-shaun-scott-pushes-revenue-plan-to-counter-austerity) — 2025-12-30T21:57:00+00:00 - [Rep. Chipalo Street on Tax Reform, Budget Deficits, and Federal Threats to Washington](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/rep-chipalo-street-on-tax-reform-budget-deficits-and-federal-threats-to-washington) — 2025-12-24T00:14:46+00:00 - [Transit Riders Union Charts New Course After Katie Wilson's Election](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/transit-riders-union-charts-new-course-after-katie-wilson-s-election) — 2025-12-16T22:09:00+00:00 - [Week in Review: December 12, 2025 - with Shauna Sowersby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/week-in-review-december-12-2025-with-shauna-sowersby) — 2025-12-12T18:52:00+00:00 - [Seattle's Creative Economy at a Crossroads: Randy Engstrom on What's at Stake](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hacks-wonks-870505/seattle-s-creative-economy-at-a-crossroads-randy-engstrom-on-what-s-at-stake) — 2025-12-09T18:23:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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