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Hacks & Wonks

Jun 28, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Senior Advisor at The Urbanist and Executive Director of The Economic Opportunity Institute, Rian Watt!

They discuss:

  • Washington State Democrats Pass Ceasefire Resolution

  • Everett Herald Layoffs Spark Concerns Over Local News Coverage

  • Seattle Social Housing...


Jun 25, 2024

Dave Upthegrove, a former legislator and current King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, recently discussed his bid for the position, highlighting his priorities and outlining his vision for the future of the state's natural resources management.

As always, a full text...


Jun 21, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman!

They discuss:

  • Former Seattle Police Chief Comes Out, Uses as Defense Against Sexual Misconduct Allegations

  • Seattle Police Department Recruitment Test Controversy

  • Seattle Police Officer's Invalid Driver's License Scandal


Jun 18, 2024

Chris Reykdal, current Superintendent of Public Instruction, joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss his re-election campaign.

As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

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Jun 14, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by reporter covering social justice issues for NPR member station KNKX, Lilly Ana Fowler!

They discuss:

  • Gun Violence Impacting Schools

  • Burien Police Chief Resigns & City Manager Calls Police On Homeless People Almost Every Day

  • Governor Inslee on Emergency Abortions

  • PayUp...