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Hacks & Wonks

Nov 1, 2024

In a competitive race between two Democrats, Melissa Demyan, a labor organizer, is challenging 20-year incumbent Larry Springer for a 45th district state house seat. We talk with Melissa about her priorities, how she differs from Rep. Larry Springer, and her vision for the 45thth legislative district.

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Oct 30, 2024

Andrew Villeneuve of the Northwest Progressive Institute discusses how their new poll shows Democrats leading in most statewide races, voters are likely to reject three of four initiatives on the November ballot, and a close race in Washington’s 3rd congressional district.

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Oct 25, 2024

On this Tuesday topical show re-air, Crystal learns about north King County’s innovative new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency with its inaugural Executive Director Brook Buettner and Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig. Following national guidelines and best practices for behavioral health crisis care, a...


Oct 22, 2024

In a recent interview, Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts outlines the city's approaches to housing, development, and public safety, emphasizing how the newly opened light rail stations are reshaping the community north of Seattle.

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Oct 18, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss:

📊 Cascade PBS/Elway polls

🗳️ Ballots arriving in mailboxes

💸 Capital gains tax repeal costly for schools

🏳️‍🌈 Tacoma rainbow crosswalk

⚖️ Pierce County jury pay pilot

😵 Yakima County coroner

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