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Hacks & Wonks

Hacks & Wonks

Written by: Crystal Fincher
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Hacks & Wonks is a show hosted by political consultant Crystal Fincher, who talks with Policy Wonks and Political Hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work, with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening and what you can do about it.Copyright 2025 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Week in Review: January 9, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank
    Jan 10 2026

    On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:

    😡 WA still providing driver data to federal immigration agents

    🌱 New Seattle electeds inaugurated

    🤨 SPOG misleads on drug policy

    🥳 Mike Solan out as SPOG president

    🪓 Bob Ferguson proposes an income tax – and huge austerity

    💸 Inslee criticizes Ferguson's raid on climate funding

    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, Robert Cruickshank, on Bluesky at @robertcruickshank.com.

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    41 mins
  • Rep. Shaun Scott Pushes Revenue Plan to Counter Austerity
    Dec 30 2025

    As Washington state braces for devastating federal budget cuts, State Representative Shaun Scott is leading a progressive revenue effort he says could protect critical services from austerity measures contained in the Trump administration's proposed 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 Representative Shaun Scott at @organizewithshaun.

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    34 mins
  • Rep. Chipalo Street on Tax Reform, Budget Deficits, and Federal Threats to Washington
    Dec 24 2025

    Washington State Representative Chipalo Street is entering the upcoming 2026 legislative session with an ambitious agenda that includes fixing structural problems in juvenile rehabilitation, reforming the state's regressive tax system, and protecting residents from federal overreach.

    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 Representative Chipalo Street at housedemocrats.wa.gov/street/.

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    41 mins
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