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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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The nuclear weapons, arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation podcast. Companion to the popular Arms Control Wonk blog (www.armscontrolwonk.com). Hosted by Jeffrey Lewis & Aaron Stein.
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Podcast by ACHI
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WonkyFolk is a discussion series between Andy Rotherham and Jed Wallace intended to provide an informative and engaging forum where education reformers can grapple with tough issues related to our shared quest to improve public education in our country.
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An unofficial podcast about the Wonka-verse from two people who didn't think they cared about Willy Wonka until they learned a prequel was being made and it rocked their world. You may think, how much is there to say about Wonka, the most forgettable and most memorable franchise? More than you would ever believe. New episodes release every other Wednesday.
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Wonk is a podcast about policy and policymakers in Canada — but you don’t need to be a policy wonk to enjoy it. Hosted by PPF President and CEO Edward Greenspon, we talk to leaders, thinkers and doers who are setting the agenda and driving change for the better in Canada. We also probe the passionate personalities behind the policies. After all, good policy at its core is about people. Listen to Wonk, and be in the knoW. New episodes on Thursdays. This feed also hosts the archive for Public ...
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Every week the Wonkhe team and guests from across higher education dissect the week's big policy developments, and we also feature interviews, features and views from around the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the Wonkah’s podcast, where the wonderfully random thoughts flow an scatter. This podcast is all about my ideas and thoughts!
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the home of online investigations
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A show that breaks down the big ideas shaping today’s headlines
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A show about Turkish and regional politics.
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A new podcast aimed at demystifying the public policy process.
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Policy matters. From under the radar regulations to innovations in social policy, the Trachtenberg WonkCast navigates the wonky world of policy so you don't get lost in the weeds. Regular contributors offer their analyses of crucial policy topics served up by a range of special guests.
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Weekly analysis of comics as a storytelling medium, as an art form and as an industry
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The WonkyCast is an interview podcast hosted by Spindles and featuring appearances from actors, musicians, writers and more. You can find the latest episodes of The WonkyCast below, but you can also subscribe using the links below. And you can keep up to date with us on our facebook page too: http://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner
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We're a podcast about politics, public policy, and current affairs, with a flavour of Atlantic Canada and intersectionality. Hosted by Katie Davey.
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Comedy, interviews, activism. | https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://www.youtube.com/notsafemedia
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Originating in Wetaskiwin, AB Canada, we will be focusing on the local arts & music scene. Interviewing all those involved from playing music, creating art, business owners, promoters and much more. Keeping our community included, informed and up to date.
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Word Wonk Pod is a multi-genre storytelling podcast sharing short pieces of poetry, prose, and everything in between! Any fan of the written word will love joining the host, Cheyenne Bramwell as she tells us why she loves each piece, and introduces us to its creator(s). With each episode being under 15 minutes, listeners will get a bite-sized dose of literary fangirling every other week, and be introduced to new creators to love and support.
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Well- being topics to improve your Self. Don't struggle alone , join me in a quest for better Mental health and wellness. Bex.
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The Wonky Gamer podcast is a show hosted by Stef and features discussion with guest hosts on the latest happenings in the gaming world. You can find the latest episodes of The Wonky Gamer below, but you can also subscribe using the links below. And you can keep up to date with us on our facebook page too: http://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner
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Este es el primer podcast de variedad de temas que espero poder tocar, en este hablamos sobre: detalles, herramientas útiles, cosas que la gente espera, cosas a tomar en cuenta para mejorar tu stream y un poco de comparativa entre plataformas. Platiquemos, discutamos, debatamos el punto de esto es aprender juntos y conocer diferentes areas asi que este podcast para nada estar enfocado a un solo tema. Cada semana algo nuevo!
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A mix series from Mighty Mouse, an eclectic selection of Disco, House, Funk, Afro and 80's
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Actory is the weekly show where certified actor reactors, Spencer and Max, divulge top secret information about the most interesting actors IN THE WORLD. With their unlimited improvisational experience and amazing recollection of "true" facts, Max and Spencer have been self-proclaimed as the modern-day Abbot and Costello. Sit back and pump the sweet, smooth, succulent voices of these two lads right into your beautiful ear drums!
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Mark Podlasly on the really big news in Budget 2024
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Tucked into this year’s federal budget document was something a little out of the ordinary and of great consequence: Indigenous Loan Guarantees. The program has the potential to open massive energy and resource developments that will benefit both Canada and Indigenous communities. Mark Podlasly is the chief sustainability officer of the First Natio…
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And you may find yourself not complying with the IAEA And you may find yourself in a war in another part of the world And you may find yourself making a metaphor about an automobile And you may find yourself enriching your uranium stocks, and building reactors And you may ask yourself "Well, how did I get here?" Letting the days go by, politics wil…
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This week on the podcast there’s a new campaign to highlight first-in-family students. Will it shift the dial on public (and political) attitudes to HE? Plus NUS attempts to bounce back at its annual conference in Blackpool, and new data on graduates’ experiences in the labour market suggests a lot of focus on hybrid working. With Smita Jamdar, Par…
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Denver's STAR Program Offers Promising Alternative Response to Mental Health and Substance Use Crises
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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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Behind the Wall of Sleep: Dr. Dimitry Fomin
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When we’re well rested, we can start our day in a good mood and are better able to respond to whatever the day brings. There are, however, many different things that can keep us from getting a good night’s sleep. For some, minimizing common disruptions to sleep is not enough, as they deal with sleep disorders that cause problems with the quality, t…
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Week in Review: April 12, 2024 - with Guy Oron
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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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This week on the podcast the Department for Education has published its annual funding letter – we work out the size and shape of the cuts. Plus there’s a call for evidence on abolishing part of the Disabled Students Allowance, and there’s a problem for providers in post-pandemic nursing. With Selena Bolingbroke, Principal at the Building Crafts Co…
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Russian Nuclear Doctrine in the Financial Times 2: A Conversation with William Alberque
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William Alberque joins Jeffrey for a friendly and deep debate about the Russian Navy nuclear documents leaked to FT, covered in our previous episode. This is a fascinating discussion not only on the documents themselves, but what they imply for Russia's view of its own territorial integrity, what it needs to convince its soldiers to go to bat for, …
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The new chief economist of the OECD, Álvaro Santos Pereira, on solving the productivity crisis
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Canada’s lagging productivity has become what the Bank of Canada calls a national ‘emergency’. The OECD’s incoming chief economist, Álvaro Santos Pereira, a dual citizen of Portugal and Canada, is one of the foremost experts on the subject. He talks to host Edward Greenspon about why Canada lags other countries, the opportunities it’s missing, and …
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State Legislative Session Falls Short on Housing As Seattle Comprehensive Plan Process Ramps Up
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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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Week in Review: April 5, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
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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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Emera CEO Scott Balfour on the urgent energy transition
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Scott Balfour is the CEO of Emera, the owner of Nova Scotia Power and a major player in energy in the United States. He is central to the efforts to wean Canada off carbon and build a clean electricity system – all at a time when demand for power is soaring. He talks to host Edward Greenspon about investments, promising technologies and the so-call…
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Week in Review: March 29, 2024 - with Naomi Ishisaka
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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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Halifax Mayor Mike Savage on how a big city keeps up with growth
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After 12 years leading one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, Halifax Mayor Mike Savage recently announced he’ll be stepping down. In his time as mayor, Halifax went from worrying about its declining, aging population to becoming a magnet for newcomers and residents from other provinces. Savage joins host Edward Greenspon to talk about his success…
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115 - The WonkAwards: A Wonka Watch Finale
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WE'VE FINALLY MADE IT! Join us in our final celebration of Wonka in the form of our live broadcast from the Multi-versal Wonka Squad hosted WonkAwards. In our defense, we did ask them to host a graduation, but we really should have seen this coming. So hang out in the booth with us and listen to one of the worst awards shows ever produced! Afterwar…
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Graduate route, pensions, graduate mobility
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This week on the podcast the Home Office has commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee to review the Graduate route visa - what could be on the cards come its conclusions in May? Plus UUK and UCEA are trying to pull out of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), and there’s a new tool from ONS that lets us see towns and cities’ ability to retain, a…
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Head of Canadian Olympic Committee David Shoemaker on how to win at the Olympics
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David Shoemaker is the CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee, the organization tasked with promoting Olympic values and helping get Canadian athletes onto the podium. He talks to host Edward Greenspon about why he expects big things in Paris, the challenge of making sport safer in Canada, and the delicate balance of international competition in a t…
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Watch Wonka With Wonka Watch - A Wonka (2023) Commentary Track
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We're watching Wonka for the SECOND TIME EVER and you can join us! We wanted to have an extra week to perfect the grand finale, and we realized it was a perfect opportunity to make a commentary track for the film. Also, Felicia finally eats a Goo Goo Cluster. Our finale will be airing March 27th! To keep up-to-date on all things Wonka, be sure to f…
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King County's Community-Led Approach Showing Promise in Combating Gun Violence
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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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Week in Review: March 15, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank
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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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Rupa Banerjee: What does Canada really want from immigration?
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Canada is perhaps the most successful immigration nation in the world. But its system is showing some cracks, as immigration is twinned in the public mind with housing shortages and high rental costs. Rupa Banerjee, Canada Research Chair in Economic inclusion, Employment and Entrepreneurship of Canada’s Immigrants, talks to host Edward Greenspon ab…
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Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz Shares Strategies for Running for Office
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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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This week on the podcast, live from our Secret Life of Students event in London, we've published new stats and analysis on student loneliness - what can universities (and their SUs) do about this seemingly intractable problem? Plus we have highlights from our session on the campus culture wars, and we ask whether TV coverage of universities is fair…
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Russian Nuclear Doctrine in the Financial Times
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Max Seddon and Chris Cook with the Financial Times have written an excellent piece on leaked Russian Naval documents that FT saw, focused on thresholds for Russian nuclear use, especially in a war scenario with China. Jeffrey and Aaron go through what the documents reveal and debate if they're generally consistant with what is understood about Russ…
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Week in Review: March 8, 2024 - with Erica Barnett
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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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This week on the podcast Science Secretary Michelle Donelan has paid damages to two academics that she falsely accused of supporting Hamas. What next for the campus culture wars? Plus a new report finds a “growing disconnect” between students and their university experience, and there’s been an HE-free budget. With Shân Wareing, Deputy Vice Chancel…
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Vol 15 - Live at the Charter Growth Fund
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Jed and Andy record WonkyFolk's first live session as they keynote at the Charter Growth Fund. WonkyFolk's first live episode discusses the vital role of charter schools and civic engagement in advocating for education reform, particularly within African American and Hispanic communities. Jed and Andy delve into policy-making dynamics, the influenc…
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Beverley McLachlin: the problems with the online harms bill
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The longest-serving Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and the first woman to hold the position, weighs in on the good and the bad of the federal government’s long-awaited online harms bill. She talks to host Edward Greenspon about anti-hate laws, freedom of expression and why some provisions in the new bill will likely end up before the…
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114 - How Powerful is Timmy Wonka?
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It’s time for philosophy class, Wonka Scholars! We delve into the highly anticipated topic of Timmy Wonka's power ranking within the illustrious Wonka dynasty. With just one more episode to go after this, the tension is palpable as we scrutinize where Timmy Wonka falls amongst the ranks of his chocolate-making predecessors. For our FINAL EPISODE, w…
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Executive Dow Constantine Details How King County Tackles Homelessness Crisis Through Housing Solutions
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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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Week in Review: March 1, 2024 - with Rich Smith
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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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Cost of living, Australia, international
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This week on the podcast only three per cent of students say they feel they have enough money. Do students need to change their expectations? Plus Australia has a new Universities Accord, there’s all sorts of international numbers floating around, and MPs debate franchising. With Paul Ashwin, Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University, H…
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JP Gladu on the rise of big Indigenous business, and life on Lake Nipigon
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JP Gladu is one of Canada's visionary leaders in the national dialogue around Indigenous ownership in the economy. He has decades of experience bringing Indigenous communities together with industry and governments in pursuit of their economic sovereignty. He joins host Edward Greenspon to talk about the rise of Indigenous business, getting the gov…
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One impact of the pandemic on our healthcare system is that it inspired some necessary creativity and interest in new ways of providing care. One alternative care model that saw increased interest was the hospital-at-home model. About 150 hospitals have adopted this model, in which hospitals provide intensive care at home for patients with certain …
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Week in Review: February 23, 2024 - with Matt Driscoll
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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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Culture wars, Covid compensation, student votes
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This week on the podcast the government is planning to introduce a “quality seal” for universities evidencing standards in dealing with antisemitism. But does its free speech legislation put that in jeopardy? Plus students are off to court over their Covid consumer claim, and a “welcome week” election could present headaches. With Mary Stuart, Dire…
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John Hannaford on the historic challenges facing the public service
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John Hannaford is the Clerk of the Privy Council, the most senior job in the public service. It is really three jobs rolled into one: deputy minister to the Prime Minister, Secretary to the cabinet and head of the public service. Hannaford talks to host Edward Greenspon about the historic challenges facing the public service, the renewed focus on e…
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