Why We're on a Reduced Schedule
Fri Jan 16 2026
Crystal gives a quick update on the Hacks & Wonks schedule. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii.
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Hacks & Wonks
Crystal Fincher
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4.8 / 543 ratings
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.
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Several times per week
Episodes
50
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Category
Politics
Number of listeners
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Audience: 4K–8K / month
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Reply rate: Under 2%
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Top 98.3% by pitch volume (Rank #49149 of 50,000)
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Several times per week
Active monthly
Episode count
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724
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Latest episode date
Fri Jan 16 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hacks & Wonks
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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.
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Several times per week
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