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Hacks & Wonks

Aug 29, 2023

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal welcomes Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation on childcare. They delve into the importance of childcare as an economic driver and its societal impacts through preparing kids for success in school and life. A review of the...


Aug 25, 2023

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt Driscoll!

They discuss numerous counties suing Washington state over behavioral health failures, the importance of a raise for Tacoma City Council and other public servants, Spokane Mayor...


Aug 18, 2023

For this Friday show, we present Part 2 of the Hacks & Wonks 2023 Post-Primary Roundtable which was live-streamed on August 8, 2023 with special guests - journalists Daniel Beekman, Guy Oron, and Melissa Santos.

In Part 2, the panel breaks down primary election results for Seattle City Council races in Districts 6 and 7...


Aug 15, 2023

For this Tuesday show, we present Part 1 of the Hacks & Wonks 2023 Post-Primary Roundtable which was live-streamed on August 8, 2023 with special guests - journalists Daniel Beekman, Guy Oron, and Melissa Santos.

In Part 1, the panel breaks down primary election results for the crowded Seattle City Council races in...


Aug 11, 2023

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett!

They discuss the latest in Burien’s non-addressing of homelessness, new revenue options presented for Seattle, whether primary results mean Seattle City Council incumbents are doomed or safe, and how...