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Hacks & Wonks

Sep 30, 2022

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by the former Director of Progressive Majority who has now transitioned into public service but remains involved in numerous political efforts across Washington, EJ Juárez. 

This week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his proposed budget for 2023-2024,...


Sep 27, 2022

On this midweek show, Crystal chats with Darya Farivar about her campaign for State Representative in the 46th Legislative District - why she decided to run and her thoughts on addressing issues such as homelessness, housing affordability and zoning, healthcare accessibility, progressive revenue and effective spending,...


Sep 23, 2022

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Hacks & Wonks’ very own Production Coordinator, Bryce Cannatelli! 

The show starts with some new polling from Crosscut/Elway looking at November’s upcoming general election. Current Senator Patty Murray is maintaining a fair lead against challenger...


Sep 20, 2022

This week on the show, Summer Stinson, Executive Director of the Economic Opportunity Institute (EOI), stops by to talk about the amazing work EOI has been doing and the benefits that progressive revenue presents across the state.

Our tax system affects all aspects of life. How we tax income equitably in...


Sep 16, 2022

On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by former Seattle mayor and current Executive Director of America Walks, Mike McGinn! Starting with the local strike news, Seattle teachers ended their strike earlier this week, and Seattle public school students returned to classes on Wednesday morning. The strike...