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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

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Recent Guests

Kashmir Hill
Journalist, The New York Times
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Jeff Horwitz
Journalist, Reuters
Reuters
Episode: Live: The risks and realities of AI chatbots
Kenny Malone
Host of Planet Money, author of the Planet Money book
Planet Money
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Alex Mayyasi
Business reporter and author of the Planet Money book
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Episode: Planet Money and the hidden laws that run our economy
Wendy Morales
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Blue Star Diner, Wallingford, Seattle
Episode: Where have all the diners gone? The disappearing middle class economy
Brandon Speck
Director of Retail Analytics at CoStar
CoStar
Episode: Where have all the diners gone? The disappearing middle class economy
Greg Holloway
Owner of a luxury charter yacht on Lake Union
Private yacht owner
Episode: Where have all the diners gone? The disappearing middle class economy
Helle Søholt
Founding partner of Gale, urban planning expert
Gale
Episode: Could light rail across Lake Washington turn Seattle into the new Copenhagen?
Cristobal Young
Professor of Sociology
Cornell University
Episode: Is 'millionaire migration' really a thing? Lessons from states that already tax the rich

Hosts

Monica Nickelsburg
Host with KUOW, focusing on economy and local policy.
Joshua McNichols
Co-host focusing on economy, labor markets, and tech industry impacts.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • August 29

    If these ladies are from Seattle— WHY IN THE WORLD THEY ARE NOT LISTENING TO KEXP? who are they?

    August 20: Who is this guy? He is talking about more sprawl - what about the fact that we just need to get rid of height limits! And private beaches

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    Palomita40
    United States8 months ago
  • A local asset

    Knowledgeable reporters talking through some of the most complex and most pressing issues facing the Seattle region and making it accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hachi's owner
    United States2 years ago
  • Great local content!

    Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sockeye12
    United States2 years ago

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Knowledgeable reporters explain complex Seattle-area issues accessibly.
Great local content that covers timely economic topics with depth.
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Live: The risks and realities of AI chatbots
Q: How should regular people approach using AI chatbots safely?
Treat AI as a starting point, verify information, discuss usage with friends and family, and be aware of the limitations and potential for delusion or scams; avoid overreliance and ensure safe boundaries for vulnerable groups.
Live: The risks and realities of AI chatbots
Q: Are current regulations in Washington effective or still evolving?
Regulations are new and still being evaluated for effectiveness, with public pressure and policy iterations shaping improvements, but it's too early to tell their long-term impact.
Live: The risks and realities of AI chatbots
Q: What did your investigation into teens and cognitive vulnerability reveal?
It uncovered stories of teens spending extensive time with chatbots, forming emotional connections, and even experiencing crises where the bot couldn't intervene, underscoring the need for safeguards and parental/guardian monitoring.
Live: The risks and realities of AI chatbots
Q: What are the biggest risks you see with AI chatbots today?
The guests describe a spectrum of risks from misinformation and manipulation to emotional harm and dangerous attachments, especially among teenagers and vulnerable users, highlighting the need for regulation, oversight, and better design guardrails.
Where have all the diners gone? The disappearing middle class economy
Q: Where was Outback Steakhouse founded and when did it start in the United States?
Participants consider the chain's American roots with a nod to the 1980s era and the occasional Australian branding influence discussed in the conversation.

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A regional economics program that examines how money, policy, and technology shape life in the Pacific Northwest. Recent episodes probe millionaire tax proposals and migration, the ripple effects of tech layoffs on workers, and how poverty definitions and public assistance interact with local realities. The show regularly features researchers, journalists, and policy experts who bring data-driven perspectives on housing costs, wages, consumer behavior, and big-city growth, often tying national trends to Seattle-area impacts. A standout quality is the blend of rigorous analysis with personal stories and practical implications for workers, families, and businesses alike; occasional deep dives into emerging topics like space-based data centers... more

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3. Kenny Malone
4. Alex Mayyasi
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7. Greg Holloway
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