Best June OSullivan Podcasts (2026)

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Rep. Shaun Scott Pushes Revenue Plan to Counter Austerity 33:37

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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. Fol…

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Rep. Chipalo Street on Tax Reform, Budget Deficits, and Federal Threats to Washington 40:54

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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 off…

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Transit Riders Union Charts New Course After Katie Wilson's Election 29:42

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The Transit Riders Union faces a transformation as its longtime leader prepares to become Seattle's mayor. For over a decade, the grassroots organization has built power for working people across King County. With Katie Wilson headed to City Hall, TRU is navigating a leadership transition while positioning itself to push an ambitious agenda. Wes Mi…

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Urbania: The Colombian enterprise using great coffee to do good 24:47

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Good Stories Podcast: Colombia is famous for its top quality coffee, but the brew can offer more than just a pick-me-up. Anna Patton meets the co-founders of social enterprise Urbania in Medellín, who are creating jobs for victims of conflict as well as protecting precious ecosystems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Week in Review: December 12, 2025 - with Shauna Sowersby 38:59

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss: 🌊 Historic flooding across WA 🛡️ Protecting workers from immigration raids ⚔️ Legislature's public records fight continues 📉 County plans for Trump homelessness changes 💸 New SPOG contract = bad deal for Seattle As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officia…

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Nick Larkey on SEN - December 10, 2025 16:32

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New North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey joined SEN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By North Melbourne Football Club

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Seattle's Creative Economy at a Crossroads: Randy Engstrom on What's at Stake 34:10

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Seattle's creative economy drives 18% of city GDP but artists can't afford to live here. Randy Engstrom, co-leading Mayor-Elect Wilson's arts transition team, argues culture must be central to solving housing, education, and economic challenges - not treated as expendable when budgets get tight. As always, a full text transcript of the show is avai…

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The one about "getting on your bike" with Marc Molloy 33:59

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In this episode of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, Glenn has been talking to Marc Molloy, a keen cyclist who has been working on a project to get young children cycling through his balance bike scheme "Cyclings". Marc discusses the amazing physical and emotional benefits of cycling and how this could be highly beneficial to Early Years setting…

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Week in Review: December 5, 2025 - with David Kroman 34:35

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: ✂️ Ferguson budget relies on cuts 🧑‍⚖️ Trump sues WA 🏢 Affordable housing bailout 🔮 Significance of Wilson hires ✋ Eddie Lin sworn into Council 🚈 Light rail arrives in South King Co! As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on…

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Senator Rebecca Saldaña Maps Out Legislative Priorities for 2026 Session 29:44

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Senator Rebecca Saldaña is preparing for her 10th year representing South Seattle's 37th Legislative District with plans to address healthcare access, immigration protections, and Washington's budget shortfall. In a recent interview on the Hacks & Wonks podcast, Saldaña outlined her priorities for the January legislative session. She said her work …

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Week in Review: November 28, 2025 - with Erica Barnett 38:56

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: ▶️ Mayor-elect Katie Wilson's transition ▶️ KC Exec Zahilay's staff review ▶️ Council hands a budget of Harrell's priorities to Wilson ▶️ Pipeline spill raises safety concerns ▶️ Is ICE using local surveillance in WA? As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at off…

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Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Sam Wass 39:09

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I’ve just finished recording a podcast with Professor Sam Wass, and I’m still buzzing. He is Director of the Institute for the Science of Early Years at the University of East London. You may also know him from The Secret Life of Four-Year-Olds. His research is fascinating because it brings neuroscience right into the nursery, helping us understand…

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The one about "Books That Help" with Clare Helen Welsh and Kara Kiernan 34:10

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As a former primary school teacher, Clare Helen Welsh understands how powerful a good book can be in helping children understand their own feelings and support their mental wellbeing, so that is why she set up Books That Help. Find out more about this amazing project by visiting their website https://www.booksthathelp.co.uk/…

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Decoding the 2025 Elections in Seattle and WA: An Insider's Analysis 1:30:01

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Washington state's 2025 elections saw progressives win across multiple cities and legislative districts, with people-powered campaigns and bold ideas beating out establishment moderates. Listen in to the Hacks & Wonks 2025 Post-Election Roundtable from Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as the strategists who saw it coming explain what pundits missed! Pan…

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Week in Review with Robert Cruickshank - Seattle Elects Progressive Mayor Katie Wilson 43:51

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 🤩 Katie Wilson elected mayor! 🌊 Progressive wave across region and state 👀 What to watch out for next 🏫 Role of Stranger school board endorsements ⚔️ Looking forward to legislative session As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. …

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The one about "Regulation" with Sarah Brown 33:24

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For our third episode, Glenn chats with Sarah Brown (AKA The Dyslexic Leader) about how we can support children to become stronger at self-regulation. Why not follow Sarah on Instagram @thedyslexicleaderBy Glenn Denny

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The one about "Outdoor Forever!" with Cameron Sprague 33:22

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The outdoors is just there to be explored and it's an amazing place for young children to grow and develop. In this episode of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, Glenn catches up with former colleague, Cameron Sprague (Head of Nurseries for Stramash Social Enterprise) and explores why the outdoors is simply the best place for children to be free …

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Frank Aswani, CEO of AVPA: ‘Africa is the perfect sandbox for us to really get innovative’ 1:00:55

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Good Leaders Podcast: The CEO of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) Frank Aswani speaks to Tim West about solving your own problems, how Africans turn “embarrassing” issues into entrepreneurial opportunities and why it took him to leave the continent to realise his love and pride for Africa. On the podcast, Aswani talks about: His vis…

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Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Catherine Lippe 41:55

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Why Nursery Chefs Are Our Unsung Food Champions I recently spoke with Catherine Lippe, a registered nutritionist with more than 18 years’ experience in Early Years nutrition. She reminded me that nursery chefs are far more than cooks; they are “food champions” whose work directly supports children’s development and helps address wider issues of hea…

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Todd Viney on SEN - October 16, 2025 18:06

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North Melbourne general manager of football Todd Viney joined SEN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By North Melbourne Football Club

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Todd Viney on Trade Radio - October 16, 2025 5:47

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North Melbourne general manager of football Todd Viney joined AFL Trade Radio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By North Melbourne Football Club

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The one about "School Readiness" with Dr Lala Manners and Dr June O'Sullivan OBE 38:43

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A brand new season for Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, and it's great to have not one, but two amazing guests on our first edition. Returning to Circle Time is Dr Lala Manners, alongside her great friend and colleague, Dr June O'Sullivan OBE (making her Circle Time debut), who have been working on a new book exploring the common misconceptions…

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Week in Review: October 10, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank 59:59

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ⚾ Mariners! 💸 Seattle wastes homelessness money ⛔ SPOG undermining popular CARE team 🚫 Seattle School Board rejects cop at Garfield 🗳️ Use dropboxes to vote! As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksA…

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Charlie Spargo on SEN - October 7, 2025 14:21

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By North Melbourne Football Club

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Charlie Spargo on Trade Radio - October 7, 2025 8:22

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By North Melbourne Football Club

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Talking Early Years: In Conversation with Peter Moss 37:00

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Early childhood education is not a neutral or technical service—it is a deeply political space and this is the focus of my podcast guest Professor Peter Moss, the well-known and outspoken academic critic of the UK Early Years policies. He argues that every decision about how we organise, fund, and value the early years reflects our collective belie…

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Ash Riddell on 3AW - September 21, 2025 5:50

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North Melbourne vice-captain Ash Riddell joined 3AW following the Roos' 53-point Round 6 win over Carlton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By North Melbourne Football Club

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Week in Review: September 5, 2025 - with Melissa Santos 43:54

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Melissa Santos discuss: WA/CA/OR vaccine alliance Cell phones in schools Firefighter immigration raid = inside job Harrell pushes light rail extensions despite shortfall Autonomous vehicles pilot starts As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on B…

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Seattle Moves Forward with Surveillance Expansion Despite Lack of Pilot Data, Raises Federal Access Concerns 39:55

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Amy Sundberg, public safety reporter for The Urbanist and publisher of Notes from the Emerald City, joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss how Seattle's City Council is poised to expand the city's surveillance pilot program before collecting any evaluation data on its effectiveness, raising concerns among privacy advocates about potential federal access to…

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Week in Review: August 29, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank 36:59

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 🧊 Spokane blocks warrantless ICE action 🥡 $15m Uber Eats settlement 🛒 UFCW 3000 backs Wilson 🚲 Biker hit where safety upgrades were cancelled 🏫 School board updates 🪧 Protests against Microsoft use by IDF As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhac…

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Hacks & Wonks 2025 Post-Primary Roundtable 2:04:37

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Hacks & Wonks hosted a 2025 Post-Primary Roundtable on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to dig into the 2025 primary results - what they mean, how they happened, and what's next - with the people who actually do the work of winning (and sometimes losing) campaigns in Seattle and King County. Listen to the roundtable as a podcast or watch the recorded lives…

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Week in Review: August 22, 2025 - with Erica Barnett 34:20

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: ⛪ Christian nationalist rally moves to new park 🤑 Police execs take bonus meant for officers 🛡️ Trump admin targets sanctuary cities – 📮 -- and vote-by-mail 🕵️ Tacoma ICE facility must open for inspections As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksan…

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Gentrification or regeneration? The Edinburgh social enterprise helping a community navigate transformational investment 16:16

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Regeneration and gentrification are often two sides of the same coin. With £1.3bn being pumped into one of Scotland's poorest areas, social enterprise The Granton Project is ensuring that local communities truly benefit. This episode was supported by a partnership with Good Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Harry Sheezel on SEN - August 18, 2025 6:50

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Harry Sheezel joined SEN after racking up 54 disposals in North Melbourne's Round 23 win over Richmond See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By North Melbourne Football Club

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Week in Review: August 15, 2025 - with David Kroman 45:42

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: 💰 Seattle B&O tax overhaul proposal 📉 Seattle budget forecast 👁️ Seattle surveillance expansion ⚖️ Tacoma minimum wage initiative sues city ⚔️ MGP challenger in CD3 🗳️ Election results update As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Fol…

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Week in Review: August 8, 2025 - with Josh Cohen 1:01:28

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss: ❤️‍🩹 A Hacks & Wonks update 🗳️ Primary election results! 👀 Seattle: Mayor, City Attorney, City Council seats 💵 Seattle Democracy Vouchers 🥊 King County: Executive, D5 Council seat 🤓 Takeaways As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follo…

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Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Ellen Sandseter 39:20

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Risky Play or Not Risky Play - That is the Question! Ellen Sandseter is a well-known professor at Queen Maud University College for Early Childhood Education in Trondheim, Norway but we all know her for her thoughtful and challenging work on risky play. If you are interested in a conversation about risky play from a leader in the field, listen here…

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‘A decent CEO sticks around when things are hard’ – June O’Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation 1:02:25

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One of the most respected social enterprise leaders in the UK, June O’Sullivan has led LEYF for the past two decades, overcoming the hardest challenges with her characteristic combination of determination and stubbornness. Speaking to host Tim West on the Good Leaders podcast, the winner of the WISE100 Social Business Woman of the Year gives us a l…

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Week in Review: July 18, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank 38:49

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 🙅 End of Denny Blaine nudity 🗳️ Urbanist endorsements 🧑‍🏫 Sea Public Schools news 🐀 Hot Rat Summer 📸 Seattle police cameras ❌ Harrell cancels safety upgrades 💸 Business pours $ in WA Senate races As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonk…

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Seattle's Democracy Voucher Program Faces Critical Renewal Vote in August Primary 44:52

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Seattle voters will decide in August whether to renew funding for the city's groundbreaking Democracy Voucher Program, the first and only system of its kind in the United States that gives residents public money to support local candidates of their choice. Proposition 1 on the August 5 primary ballot asks voters to approve a 10-year property tax le…

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Week in Review: July 11, 2025 - with Erica Barnett 45:49

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: ⚖️ No Wilson charges 💬 Pro-Harrell message testing poll 🔄 Moore replacement 👑 Bills expand Davison/Police power 🔎 Ask to end consent decree 🤖 PC Sheriff gets bad advice from ChatGPT As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on…

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Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Sue Egersdorff 46:45

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The Power of Intergenerational Nurseries In this podcast, I speak to Sue Egersdorff, co-founder of the intergenerational Ready Generations Nursery at Belong, in Chester. Her work is a powerful reminder that early childhood settings are not just educational spaces – they’re deeply embedded in the wider social and political landscape.…

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Week in Review: July 4, 2025 - with Josh Cohen 37:23

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss: 🎯 WA top target in Medicaid cuts 😬 KC Assessor Wilson arrested 🚔 Barnes confirmed as police chief 💰 Possible sales tax increase for public safety 🏗️ Rinck revives Morales' community dev program As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Fol…

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Claudia Balducci Details Platform for County Leadership 55:18

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King County Executive candidate Claudia Balducci outlines her approach to the region's biggest challenges, emphasizing housing affordability, prevention-focused public safety & regional coordination. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crysta…

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Nick Larkey on SEN - July 1, 2025 11:51

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Nick Larkey joined SEN Breakfast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By North Melbourne Football Club

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Week in Review: June 27, 2025 - with David Kroman 46:32

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: 👀 NYC mayoral race hints at Seattle's? 💰 Seattle biz tax revamp? 🚔 Pursuit GPS trackers & digital billboards 📷 License plate readers proliferate in WA 🏘️ Affordable housing industry crisis As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow…

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Girmay Zahilay Outlines Vision for Executive Role 1:09:15

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King County Executive candidate Girmay Zahilay details plans for the region's biggest challenges, including homelessness, public safety & housing affordability. 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…

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Finn O'Sullivan on SEN - June 24, 2025 10:34

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Round 15 AFL Rising Star Finn O'Sullivan joined Dwayne Russell on SEN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By North Melbourne Football Club

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The Liverpool social enterprise building on a legacy of education for women 15:54

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Join Pioneers Post reporter David Lyons in Liverpool, England, where social enterprise Blackburne House is providing educational courses for underserved women in the local community while innovating its business model to expand its positive impact. This episode was supported by a partnership with Good Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Week in Review: June 20, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank 48:37

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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 👑 'No Kings' protests ⚕️ WA immigrants' health data shared w/ feds 🏘️ Housing First works well 🚍 Saka erases advocates, makes deal w/ Curby 🤑 RealPage ban delayed 🎒 School waitlists lifted As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. …