Hacks & Wonks

Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, running for reelection in the 37th Legislative District, argues that displacement, public safety, housing, childcare affordability, and a fundamental reimagining of Washington's education delivery system are the defining challenges of this moment.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Jaelynn Scott is running for the 37th District House and shares her priorities, including progressive revenue, social housing, care-based public safety, and sanctuary protections for immigrants and LGBTQ communities.

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