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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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Seattle’s city council just approved a one-year moratorium on data centers within city limits – making the city the biggest in the country to ban them.

The move comes after several big developers proposed data center projects that could use up to ... more

CEOs have been making some bold claims about how artificial intelligence will change work—that in the future, the work week will shrink to four days or fewer, or that a job will be as optional as growing vegetables at home instead of buying them from... more

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Recent data show a record number of Americans are now sharing a home with people they’re not related to.

Most of these roommates are renting, because living alone has gotten really expensive.

But what if we made it easier for friends to own a ... more

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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

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Recent Guests

Saniat Brown
Person exploring affordable co-housing options in Seattle
Community organizer / activist network in Seattle
Episode: Would you buy a house with friends? Meet some people who did
Chad Dale
Developer leading a co-housing project in Finney Ridge
Real estate developer
Episode: Would you buy a house with friends? Meet some people who did
Brett Burden
HVAC trades worker who moved from a Microsoft vendor role into union apprenticeship HVAC work
Union apprenticeship program, HVAC industry
Episode: From tech to the trades: One laid off worker's big career pivot
Barry Barr
Founder, CAVU (Seattle outdoor clothing company)
CAVU
Episode: Where's my tariff refund?
Allison Budvarsen
Owner, Out of the Box Manufacturing (Renton)
Out of the Box Manufacturing
Episode: Where's my tariff refund?
Britt LeChance
Owner, Premier Manufacturing (near Spokane)
Premier Manufacturing
Episode: Where's my tariff refund?
Barry Atkavu
Owner, sewing shop (Seattle area)
Unspecified sewing business
Episode: Where's my tariff refund?
Daryl Fairweather
Redfin chief economist, author of Hate the Game
Redfin
Episode: What will it take to break Seattle's real estate standoff?
Tracy Taylor
Long-time Elliott Bay Books employee, now owner
Elliott Bay Books
Episode: How indie bookstores escaped Amazon's shadow

Hosts

Monica Nickelsburg
Host of Booming; KUOW economy reporter; focus on regional economics and policy.
Joshua McNichols
Co-host of Booming; KUOW economy reporter; covers regional economic trends and policy impacts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 81 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 States10 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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Local asset that covers pressing regional topics with depth.
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Would you buy a house with friends? Meet some people who did
Q: But what if we made it easier for friends to own a place together instead? Could it be the game changer that allows them to live the American dream?
Yes, the hosts suggest this approach could fundamentally change housing by reducing costs and increasing access to shared spaces, though it requires organization, financing creativity, and community support.
From tech to the trades: One laid off worker's big career pivot
Q: Why did you decide to go into tech in the first place?
I loved computers as a kid, landed a job via a friend, and found it rewarding to translate complex tech issues into understandable customer communications.
Where's my tariff refund?
Q: What seems to be the most challenging part of unwinding tariffs?
Identifying who is eligible for refunds, calculating the exact amount owed, and coordinating refunds through the importer of record and suppliers creates a multi-step, uncertain process.
Where's my tariff refund?
Q: Are any businesses actually benefiting from tariffs or refunds right now?
Yes, some manufacturers in data-center components are seeing higher demand and shifting production domestically, despite rising costs elsewhere, while others struggle with slow refunds.
Where's my tariff refund?
Q: What is the current state of tariff refunds for local businesses?
Refund processes are complex and vary by who paid the tariffs and who is the importer of record, leading to confusion and delays for many small businesses.

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What is Booming about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Saniat Brown
2. Chad Dale
3. Brett Burden
4. Barry Barr
5. Allison Budvarsen
6. Britt LeChance
7. Barry Atkavu
8. Daryl Fairweather

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