
Booming is a weekly podcast about the economic forces shaping our lives here in the Pacific Northwest. The Seattle area's been home to many booms over the years. It’s brought jobs, people, and wealth to the region, but also real growing pains that people here feel every day. In Booming, KUOW economy reporters Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg help listeners make sense of our ever-changing ec... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNewsTech News | |||

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A weekly Pacific Northwest economics show that unpacks how regional forces—housing, employment, policy, and growth—shape everyday life. Through interviews with economists, policymakers, business leaders, and local residents, it translates complex market dynamics into practical perspectives for listeners navigating Seattle's boom-and-bust cycles. Notable strengths include in-depth coverage of housing affordability, labor market shifts, and the impact of national trends on local communities, plus thoughtful end-game or field segments that humanize data with real-world stories. The program often features cross-disciplinary guests—from university researchers to industry practitioners—providing both data-driven context and on-the-ground experien... more
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Recent guests on Booming include:
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4. Barry Barr
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