
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 | 69 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTech NewsBusiness News | |||

According to a Harvard economist, spending on data centers and artificial intelligence accounted for 92% of U.S. economic growth in the first half of last year.
That's fueled speculation that we’re in an AI bubble, because spending on that level... more
Austin, Texas is not a cheap place. But for the last few years, it’s been a real outlier. While many cities saw rent go up, Austin’s average rent actually fell. A lot.
On today's episode, what is Austin doing right? And what could Seattle learn fr... more
Happy New Year! The Booming team is taking a week to rest and recharge before the new year begins...we’ve got lots of new episodes up our sleeve that we’re excited to share with you.
In the meantime, we wanted to revisit some of our favorite epis... more
The Booming team is hard at work on some new episodes coming out next year. In the meantime, we wanted to revisit some of our favorite stories this holiday season.
We think this one will be particularly useful for those of you still doing some last... more
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Exploring the economic forces that shape everyday life in the Pacific Northwest, this show provides insights into the region's historical and contemporary economic trends. Each episode features in-depth discussions on diverse topics including the cost of living, infrastructure developments, and the impacts of technology such as AI on various industries. Notably, the hosts also engage with experts and community members, presenting a blend of data-driven analysis and personal narratives that highlight the complexities of local economic dynamics. This approach makes it particularly relevant for listeners interested in understanding both the broader implications of economic policies and the personal experiences of those affected by them.
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Recent guests on Booming include:
1. Colin Lopez
2. Robert Frederick
3. James McCafferty
4. Greg Nickels
5. Cayce James
6. José Manuel Vásquez
7. Ryan Brad
8. Jay Connolly
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