Best Erica Barnett Podcasts (2024)

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Week in Review: April 5, 2024 - with Erica Barnett 33:33

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter, editor of PubliCola, and co-host of the Seattle Nice podcast, Erica Barnett! They discuss: Seattle Police Contract Raises Budget Concerns, Accountability Questions Thurston Sheriff's Hiring of Officer Involved in Manny Ellis' Killing Illuminates Broader Accountability Issues B…

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Manka Dhingra Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Attorney General Race 44:04

1h ago44:04

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Senator Manka Dhingra joins Hacks & Wonks for an in-depth interview to discuss her campaign for Attorney General and plans to address WA’s most pressing issues. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchf…

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$5M Lawsuit accuses Seattle police of sexual discrimination and harassment 35:08

1h ago35:08

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Four female employees are suing SPD for alleged harassment and sexual discrimination by Chief Adrian Diaz and other leaders. The pod dissects and debates. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Support the Show. Support us on Patreon!By David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik

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Week in Review: April 26, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank 34:05

2h ago34:05

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank! They discuss: Republican Divisions Threaten Party's Chances in Governor's Race Corporate-Backed Super PAC Boosts Conservative Democrat's Campaign Seattle Councilmember Seeks to Roll Back Gig Worker Protec…

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Nick Brown Discusses Key Issues in Washington State Attorney General Race 50:18

7d ago50:18

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Nick Brown joins Hacks & Wonks for an in-depth interview to discuss his campaign for Attorney General and plans to address WA’s most pressing issues. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter/X at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter/X at @finchfrii and find Nick…

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Week in Review: April 19, 2024 - with Ashley Nerbovig 29:07

7d ago29:07

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by staff writer at The Stranger covering policing, incarceration and courts, Ashley Nerbovig! They discuss: GOP Candidate Dave Reichert's Anti-LGBTQ Views Boeing Faces Scrutiny Over Safety Issues and Alleged Cover-Up Tacoma to Implement ShotSpotter Despite Concerns Local Guaranteed Basic Income Pilots Show …

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Why was Seattle's original draft plan for more dense housing watered down? 25:11

11d ago25:11

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A big Publicola scoop shows how Mayor Harrell watered down a draft comprehensive plan for "significantly more density in more parts of the city, including single-family neighborhoods, than the final version Mayor Harrell released in March." The pod discusses and debates the policy and the politics, in light of recent polling that suggests most Seat…

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Denver's STAR Program Offers Promising Alternative Response to Mental Health and Substance Use Crises 37:40

10d ago37:40

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On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Evan Thompkins, STAR Program Specialist with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, and Stephanie Van Jacobs, Program Manager at WellPower! The STAR program offers a promising alternative response to mental health and substance use crises, providing individuals with the support and resources t…

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New Poll: Is Seattle's glass half full or still half empty? 26:10

18d ago26:10

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Today's pod gets into new poll results about what Seattle's thinking and feeling. Most people say quality of life in the city has improved somewhat compared to last year. But last year most people said things really sucked. Seattle Nice discusses, debates and digresses. If you have any show requests, hot tips or questions please email us at realsea…

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Week in Review: April 12, 2024 - with Guy Oron 31:45

14d ago31:45

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Staff Reporter for Real Change and creator of the Gossip Guy newsletter, Guy Oron! They discuss: Washington's Ban on High-Capacity Magazines Ruled Unconstitutional Three New GOP Initiatives Boeing Whistleblower Raises Safety Concerns Seattle City Councilmembers Call for Improvements to Comprehensive Plan…

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State Legislative Session Falls Short on Housing As Seattle Comprehensive Plan Process Ramps Up 38:37

17d ago38:37

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On this topical show, Crystal Fincher and Executive Director of The Urbanist, Rian Watt, dig into how housing policy shapes the future vision for our communities, why the recent legislative session didn’t live up to its “Year of Housing 2.0” billing, and how the Seattle Comprehensive plan falls short and can be improved. As always, a full text tran…

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Seattle's new police contract, $1.35 billion transportation levy and the migrant crisis 29:53

25d ago29:53

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This week the pod talks about the new Seattle Police contract, Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed $1.35 billion transportation levy, and the politics of the migrant crisis in the region. Our editor is Quinn Waller Support the Show. Support us on Patreon!By David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik

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Seattle Police contract includes 23 percent retroactive raise 7:56

28d ago7:56

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Erica's got the breaking scoop today about the new tentative police contract on Publicola, and Seattle Nice gets into it. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Support the Show. Support us on Patreon!

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Seattle considers changes to police hiring tests and gig delivery worker pay 30:39

1M ago30:39

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Seattle's Police Department is having a hard time bringing in new recruits, so the city council is considering moving to an easier test for job applicants as one possible fix. Erica says that's the wrong solution and Sandeep disagrees. Plus, the podcast debates a proposal to scale back a pay increase for delivery drivers that was passed by the last…

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Week in Review: March 29, 2024 - with Naomi Ishisaka 45:27

28d ago45:27

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Assistant Managing Editor for Diversity and Inclusion and the Social Justice Columnist for The Seattle Times, Naomi Ishisaka! They discuss: New Candidates Running for Seattle City Council Everyday Gun Violence Seattle Dual-Dispatch Pilot is Underutilized Ferguson’s Police Centric Plan Deaths at Tacoma IC…

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King County's Community-Led Approach Showing Promise in Combating Gun Violence 49:26

1M ago49:26

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King County is taking a comprehensive, community-focused approach that early data suggests is helping steer young people away from cycles of violence. In an interview with the Hacks & Wonks podcast, Eleuthera Lisch, director of the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention, discussed the promising impacts of the county's community viol…

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Shocking presidential primary vote and Seattle Mayor's controversial comprehensive plan 45:18

1M ago45:18

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This week's podcast considers a political sea change in Seattle, and asks if Mayor Bruce Harrell's new comprehensive plan is doomed to fail. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Support the Show. Support us on Patreon!By David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik

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Week in Review: March 15, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank 42:04

1M ago42:04

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Hacks & Wonks Week in Review: Presidential Primary, Legislative Retirements, Police Recruitment in Seattle, Seattle Public Schools Board, and Burien Gets Sued Presidential Primary Takeaways In this week's presidential primary, Trump and Biden secured enough delegates to clinch their parties' nominations. While Trump's impact worries moderate Republ…

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Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz Shares Strategies for Running for Office 54:54

2M ago54:54

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In a recent interview on the "Hacks & Wonks" podcast, Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz provided an insider's guide on how to prepare and run for elected office. Drawing from over a decade of experience in political campaigns and advocacy, Diaz offered detailed advice for prospective candidates. Diaz stressed knowing your "why" for running as a m…

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Week in Review: March 8, 2024 - with Erica Barnett 44:38

2M ago44:38

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Week in Review: Conservative Initiatives, Comprehensive Plan, and Ax Murderer Controversy Conservative Initiatives Pass Democratic Legislature In a surprising move, the Democratic-majority in the Washington state legislature passed three conservative ballot initiatives into law, bypassing the need for a public vote. The initiatives ban a state inco…

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Executive Dow Constantine Details How King County Tackles Homelessness Crisis Through Housing Solutions 38:23

2M ago38:23

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In an interview with the Hacks & Wonks podcast, King County Executive Dow Constantine outlined the county's approach to addressing the region's homelessness crisis - a crisis he says fundamentally stems from a lack of affordable housing. "The reason people don't have housing is because they can't afford housing," Constantine said. "It's a tremendou…

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Did Seattle's new council overreact to recent protests at city hall? 33:37

2M ago33:37

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Raucous protests rattled the new Seattle city council this week, leading to 6 arrests. Did the council react appropriately or overreact? Our editor is Quinn Waller Support the Show. Support us on Patreon!By David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik

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Week in Review: March 1, 2024 - with Rich Smith 39:50

2M ago39:50

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Editor of The Stranger and noted poet, Rich Smith! Crystal and Rich discuss the significance of the Stranger endorsing “Uncommitted Delegates” in the March 12th Presidential Primary. They then celebrate the legislature’s passage of the Strippers’ Bill of Rights and mourn the deaths of rent stabilization …

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Mayor Bruce Harrell says Seattle's making progress under his leadership 42:09

2M ago42:09

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Seattle Nice parses the vibes and debates the substance of Mayor Bruce Harrell's third State of the City talk. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Support us on Patreon! Support the Show. Support us on Patreon!By David Hyde, Erica Barnett, Sandeep Kaushik

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Week in Review: February 23, 2024 - with Matt Driscoll 44:27

2M ago44:27

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt Driscoll! With two weeks left in the State legislative session, Crystal and Matt dig into several bills with potential for huge impact and needing public support to get across the finish line - HB 2114 (rent stabilization), HB 1…

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Why Seattle’s Proposed Surveillance Mash-Up is a Lose-Lose with Amy Sundberg and BJ Last of Solidarity Budget 53:30

2M ago53:30

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On this topical show, special guest host Shannon Cheng welcomes back Amy Sundberg and BJ Last from Solidarity Budget to discuss how the City of Seattle is rushing to bring three surveillance technologies to the streets of Seattle with minimal public input - a final public meeting happens next week on Tuesday, February 27th, 6pm! Amy and BJ fill Sha…

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Week in Review: February 16, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank 47:07

2M ago47:07

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank! Crystal and Robert chat about Raise the Wage Renton’s special election win, how a rent stabilization bill passed out of the State House but faces an uphill battle in the State Senate, and the authorizatio…

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Seattle's Sizzling Social Housing Debate 27:08

3M ago27:08

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Erica and Sandeep disagree about the merits of a proposed social housing initiative. It proposes to raise $50,000,000 a year through new business taxes to create publicly owned, permanently affordable housing. Is it the right plan to help address Seattle's affordable housing crisis? Our editor is Quinn Waller. Support us on Patreon! Support the Sho…

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Week in Review: February 9, 2024 - with David Kroman 50:32

3M ago50:32

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman! Crystal and David dig into why Seattle is putting less money into new affordable housing project this year and how this week’s launch of a second social housing initiative by House Our Neighbors may be appealing to voters wanting to see progress on the issu…

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Harm Reduction in Rural Washington with Everett Maroon of Blue Mountain Heart to Heart 50:01

3M ago50:01

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On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Everett Maroon, Executive Director of Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, for a conversation about their work in Southeast Washington using a harm reduction philosophy to support people, stabilize lives, & promote health and wellness in the community. Crystal and Everett chat about how the opioid epidemic has impact…

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Gay bar raids, voter turnoutgate and a mistrial 25:13

3M ago25:13

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This week Erica and Sandeep somehow manage to agree more than they disagree as the pod dives into three stories that appeared in The Stranger. Seattle’s Queer Community Demands Swift Change After Raids of Gay Bars Council President Sara Nelson Opposes Effort to Increase Voter Turnout Mistrial for 'Stop the Sweeps' Protester Charged with Standing on…

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Week in Review: February 2, 2024 - with Erica Barnett 32:44

3M ago32:44

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett! Crystal and Erica discuss public outcry over targeted inspections of LGBTQ+ establishments and Seattle Council President Sara Nelson’s remarks opposing even-year elections for local races. They then turn to news from King County that the …

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Pairing Advocacy and Research for Progress with Andrew Villeneuve of the Northwest Progressive Institute 59:03

3M ago59:03

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On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Andrew Villeneuve, founder of the Northwest Progressive Institute! Crystal learns about the Northwest Progressive Institute’s (NPI) work to advance progressive policies through their focuses on research and advocacy, what’s covered in NPI’s long form blog The Cascadia Advocate, and the importance of reframing …

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Tanya Woo's controversial Seattle city council appointment 31:38

3M ago31:38

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Erica throws shade on the council's appointment of CID activist Tanya Woo to an open Seattle city council seat. Sandeep counters. Hilarity ensues. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Support the show Support the Show. Support us on Patreon!By Erica Barnett, Sandeep Kaushik, David Hyde

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Week in Review: January 26, 2024 - with Daniel Beekman 44:09

3M ago44:09

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times politics and communities reporter, Daniel Beekman! Crystal and Daniel discuss the unsurprising Seattle City Council vacancy appointment and what we might see from a business-backed, Harrell-picked legislative body as they navigate a hiring freeze, a large budget deficit, and upcoming import…

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The Raise the Wage Renton Campaign with Maria Abando and Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera 44:07

3M ago44:07

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On this topical show, Crystal welcomes Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera and Raise the Wage Renton Steering Committee member Maria Abando to learn more about the upcoming citizen initiative on the February 13th special election ballot. Modeled after the successful Raise the Wage Tukwila initiative that passed with over 80% of the vote in 2022…

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Week in Review: January 19, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank 35:58

3M ago35:58

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Chair of Sierra Club Seattle, long time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank! Crystal and Robert dive into the open machinations of the big corporate donors to appoint their preferred candidate to a Seattle City Council vacancy and how the messy process has leached its way into Sea…

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We Are In Implodes 6:23

3M ago6:23

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This is a preview of a special members-only episode, in which we grapple with two of Erica's recent breaking stories: “Harrell Administration Consultant Tim Ceis Urges Businesses to Back Tanya Woo for Open Council Seat,” and the “implosion” of a key player in Seattle’s effort to address homelessness, “We Are In.” To hear the full episode please don…

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RE-AIR: The Big Waterfront Bamboozle with Mike McGinn and Robert Cruickshank 51:34

4M ago51:34

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Please enjoy this re-air of our listeners’ favorite topical show of 2023! On this topical show re-air, Crystal chats with former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and his former Senior Communications Advisor Robert Cruickshank about the missed opportunity for generational impact through how decisions were made about Seattle’s waterfront and the SR99 tunnel…

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Who is likely to get Seattle's open city council job? 37:27

4M ago37:27

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We learned this week that 72 people have thrown their hats in the ring to replace former Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who represented Seattle's at-large Position 8. The Council will pick one of them to serve until voters get their say in the the fall election. Please donate to help keep the podcast going and support our editor, Quinn Waller, here…

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Week in Review: January 12, 2024 - with Shauna Sowersby 33:59

4M ago33:59

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Washington State government reporter for McClatchy, Shauna Sowersby! Crystal and Shauna recount the terrifying details of a hole blowing out the side of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 midflight, the response by Alaska Airlines, and what steps the National Transportation Safety Board is taking to get to the bottom of…

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RE-AIR: Evaluating the Role of Incarceration in Public Safety with Criminologist Damon Petrich 56:34

4M ago56:34

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As the public and policy makers at various levels of government are pressured to double down on punitive status quo approaches, we hope everyone listens to this re-air of Crystal’s robust conversation with criminologist Damon Petrich about the ineffectiveness of incarceration. As lead author of the seminal work “Custodial Sanctions and Reoffending:…

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Who really wants Teresa Mosqueda's old job on the Seattle city council? 43:56

4M ago43:56

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Today on the pod we talk about who is vying to replace exiting council member Teresa Mosqueda, city council appointments, and more! Please donate to help keep the podcast going and support our editor, Quinn Waller, here. (patreon.com/seattlenice) Want to advertise your podcast or business? Contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com If you want to help su…

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Week in Review: January 5, 2024 - with Lex Vaughn 52:02

4M ago52:02

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and Founder and Editor of The Needling, Lex Vaughn! Crystal and Lex dive into the new year’s headlines with a debate over Space Needle NYE drone shows vs fireworks, a rundown of new Washington state laws taking effect, and a discussion of why it’s important to look past …

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RE-AIR: Ending Youth Incarceration with Dr. Ben Danielson of AHSHAY Center 34:50

4M ago34:50

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As a new year starts with hope and possibility, please enjoy this Sept 2023 re-air where @finchfrii welcomes Dr. Ben Danielson, director of AHSHAY (Allies in Healthier Systems for Health & Abundance in Youth) Center, for an important conversation about ending youth incarceration. With King County’s commitment to end youth detention by 2025 looming …

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Rockin' New Year's Eve special predicting Seattle's future 37:09

4M ago37:09

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This week's pod sails into uncharted waters with some bold predictions about what's likely to happen in Seattle next year. Please donate to help keep the podcast going and support our editor, Quinn Waller, here. (patreon.com/seattlenice) Want to advertise your podcast or business? Contact us realseattlenice@gmail.com If you want to help support Sea…

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Week in Review: December 29, 2023 - with Erica Barnett 47:04

4M ago47:04

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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett! Crystal and Erica discuss how a City of Seattle audit of registered rental properties shows a shift from smaller rental properties to larger apartment buildings that mirrors national trends, rather than being a direct reaction to tenant p…

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RE-AIR: The Childcare Crisis with Dr. Stephan Blanford of Children’s Alliance 29:25

4M ago29:25

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On this topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation on childcare. They delve into the importance of childcare as an economic driver and its societal impacts through preparing kids for success in school and life. A review of the state of childcare in Washingto…

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RE-AIR: Digging into Seattle’s Budget Process with Amy Sundberg and BJ Last of Solidarity Budget 1:12:09

4M ago1:12:09

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Seattle budget season may be over but it’s never too early to start preparing and studying up for next year! On this topical show re-air, special guest host Shannon Cheng chats with Amy Sundberg and BJ Last from Solidarity Budget about the City of Seattle budget process. After covering budget basics and where we’re at in Seattle’s budget process, t…

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RE-AIR: How We Approached Interviewing Seattle City Council Candidates with Crystal Fincher and Shannon Cheng 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

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The makeup of Seattle City Council may be changing a lot next year, but the issues they’ll face won’t. Over the six weeks leading up to ballots being mailed out for the 2023 general election, Hacks & Wonks presented our series of interviews with most of the Seattle City Council candidates! On this topical show re-air, join Crystal and Shannon behin…

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