Seattle City Council candidate Alexis Mercedes Rinck joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her policy priorities and vision for the city.

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

Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Alexis Mercedes Rinck at @Alexis4Seattle.

Seattle City Council candidate Saunatina Sanchez joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her policy priorities and vision for the city.

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

Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Saunatina Sanchez at @SaunatinaforSEA.

Patrick DePoe, a former elected member of the Makah Tribal Council, current Director of Tribal Relations for the Department of Natural Resources and candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands, outlined his vision for managing the state's natural resources while emphasizing his unique professional and lived experience. 

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

Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Patrick DePoe at @PatrickDePoe.

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 Initiative Moves Forward

• Seattle Public Schools Faces Uncertainty Over School Closures

• Seattle City Council's Sidewalk Plan Falters Due to Funding Misunderstanding

• New Seattle City Council's Lack of Productivity Under Scrutiny

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

Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, Rian Watt at @rianwatt.

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 transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.

Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Dave Upthegrove at @DaveUpthegrove.

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

• Auburn Police Officer on Trial for Murder

• Controversial Hire for Seattle City Council Communications

• Seattle's Transportation Levy Proposal

• King County's Crisis Care Centers Plan

• Potential Boost for Sounder South Line

• Newcastle's Pride Flag Controversy

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

Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, David Kroman, at @KromanDavid.

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.

Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Chris Reykdal at @chrisreykdal.

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 Minimum Wage Legislation Repeal

• COVID-19 Uptick

• Death at ICE Detention Center

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

Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, Lilly Ana Fowler at @LillyAFowler.

Reid Saaris, an educator and former non-profit leader, joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss his campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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

Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find more information about Reid Saaris at https://reid4waschools.com/.

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank!

They discuss:

• Seattle Public Schools Consider Closing Multiple Schools Amid Budget Deficit

• Seattle's Wealth Disparity: Median Home Price Surpasses $1 Million, City Boasts 54,000 Millionaires

• City Council Considers Minimum Wage Repeal for Gig Workers, Faces Ethical Concerns and Low Approval Ratings

• GOP Sues to Keep Fiscal Impact Statements Off Ballot Initiatives

• Asylum Seekers Left Unhoused Next to Vacant EconoLodge in Kent

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

Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, Robert Cruickshank at @cruickshank.