• The Fighting 37th Has a New Contender: Kelabe Tewolde Eyes House Seat
    Jun 27 2026

    Kelabe Tewolde is running for State Representative in the 37th District, challenging the incumbent in a race centered on housing affordability, education investment, environmental justice, and public safety in South Seattle.

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

    Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Kelabe Tewolde at https://www.kelabeforwashington.com/.

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    38 mins
  • Silas James, District 5 Candidate, Outlines Plans to Address Housing, Safety, and Poverty
    Jun 25 2026

    Silas James is running for Seattle City Council District 5 as a working-class Democratic Socialist focused on fixing failing systems.

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

    Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Silas James at https://silasforseattle.com/.

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    52 mins
  • Nilu Jenks, Seattle City Council District 5 Candidate, Shares Her Priorities and Plans
    Jun 24 2026

    Nilu Jenks is running for the District 5 Seattle City Council seat, prioritizing affordable housing, reliable public transportation, and climate resilience.

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

    Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Nilu Jenks at https://www.neighborsfornilu.org/.

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    42 mins
  • Ron Davis Challenges Incumbent Gerry Pollet in 46th District House Race
    Jun 23 2026

    Ron Davis, challenging 15-year incumbent Rep. Gerry Pollet, shares his vision and priorities for the 46th district.

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

    Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Ron Davis at https://www.voterondavis.com/.

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    42 mins
  • State Rep. Chipalo Street Seeks 37th District Senate Seat
    Jun 16 2026

    State Representative Chipalo Street is running for the open 37th District Senate seat, emphasizing his record on progressive taxation, housing affordability, reparations, and immigrant protections as the district faces compounding pressures from federal policy rollbacks and a tight state budget.

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

    Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Chipalo Street at https://electchipalo.com/.

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    45 mins
  • Week in Review: June 12, 2026 - with Erica Barnett
    Jun 12 2026

    On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss:

    🗄️ Data center moratorium
    🚈 Link light rail ridership soars
    🕸️ The whole KCRHA situation
    🫶 CARE Department proposal

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

    Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Erica Barnett, on Bluesky at @ericacbarnett and on PubliCola.com.

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    30 mins
  • Tatiana Brown Makes Case for Open Senate Seat in the 37th District
    Jun 9 2026

    Tatiana Brown is running for the open 37th District State Senate seat on a platform of progressive tax reform, environmental justice, expanded public safety alternatives, and community-driven governance.

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

    Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Tatiana Brown at https://www.tatianaforwa.org/.

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    45 mins
  • Week in Review: June 5, 2026 - with Jerry Cornfield
    Jun 5 2026

    On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Jerry Cornfield discuss:

    ⚖️ Developments in WA redistricting case
    🧑‍⚖️ WA Supreme Court races
    ⚔️ Impending battle to be Speaker of the House
    🔍 Rep Tarra Simmons faces ethics charges
    😭 Tragedy in Longview
    ✊ Spokane 3 found guilty

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

    Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Jerry Cornfield at https://washingtonstatestandard.com/author/jerry-cornfield/.

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    50 mins