Booming
KUOW News and InformationBooming 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 | 88 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTech NewsBusiness News | |||
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It’s a weird time to work in tech. Last year's tech layoffs in Washington state were the second highest in the country. That has some tech workers turning to fields they see as AI-proof.
We sat down with Brett Burden, a laid off tech worker who di... more
For the last year and a half, tariffs have been harder to predict than the weather in Seattle. And that’s created a volatile climate for businesses.
Now that the Supreme Court has overturned some of President Trump's tariffs, there’s a storm front ... more
There’s a scene that shows up in just about every spaghetti Western movie: the showdown.
Two guys at opposite ends of a dusty street... their hands are hovering near their holsters... but neither one wants to draw first.
Welcome to Seattle's ho... more
There’s a lot of debate in Seattle right now over whether it's still a good place to do business.
It's hard to tell whether recent high profile moves by companies are signs of a wider exodus, or if they’re outliers -- but there may be lessons from... more
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What is Booming about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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Booming launched 2 years ago and published 88 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Booming include:
1. Barry Barr
2. Allison Budvarsen
3. Britt LeChance
4. Barry Atkavu
5. Daryl Fairweather
6. Tracy Taylor
7. Mary Ann Feldman
8. Kashmir Hill
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