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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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App fatigue is causing more and more singles to break up with online dating. Instead of swiping, people are turning to matchmakers and other ways to find love I-R-L... often spending thousands of dollars in the process.

Seattle is becoming a city... more

When it comes to its Xbox, Microsoft is doing a hard reset.

The company is reducing its gaming division by about 20 percent. Microsoft calls it “the most significant restructuring in Xbox history.” 

Most of those layoffs are spread out across... more

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Statewide, Washington needs to build 55,000 new homes per year to house new residents. The state is currently producing just 75% of that.

That makes housing expensive... and it’s not just Washington state facing a long-term housing shortage.

For... more

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Costco is a beloved brand, famous for its bulk deals and $1.50 hot dogs. But can shopping there really save you money?

On this special episode of Booming brought to us by our friends at Control F: How much money are you really saving when you shop... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Colburn
Leader of the Housing Futures Center, University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: Did the US Congress just save affordable housing?
David Schwartz
Author of The Joy of Costco
The Joy of Costco
Episode: From Control F: Does shopping at Costco actually save you money?
Susan Schwartz
Costco super fan, longtime member
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Episode: From Control F: Does shopping at Costco actually save you money?
Tom Gurski
MIT-trained engineer and inventor
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Episode: The $6,000 shortcut to driving electric
Audrey Leonard
Environmental lawyer, Columbia Riverkeeper
Columbia Riverkeeper
Episode: Big Tech is bankrolling the clean energy transition...while emitting more than ever
David Tanner
Amazon's head of infrastructure for the region
Amazon
Episode: Big Tech is bankrolling the clean energy transition...while emitting more than ever
Chris Laws
Nuclear engineer, Energy Northwest
Energy Northwest
Episode: Big Tech is bankrolling the clean energy transition...while emitting more than ever
Chris Maxwell
Nuclear engineer, SMR project guide
Energy Northwest
Episode: Big Tech is bankrolling the clean energy transition...while emitting more than ever
Greg Cullen
Executive at Energy Northwest
Energy Northwest
Episode: Big Tech is bankrolling the clean energy transition...while emitting more than ever

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 82 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 Statesa year 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 making complex Seattle-area issues accessible.
Local asset that covers pressing regional topics with depth.
Quality local content that resonates with listeners seeking practical economics.

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Did the US Congress just save affordable housing?
Q: What would a bigger, next bill need to do to really impact housing in Washington?
Increase federal rental assistance to an entitlement, expand low-cost capital for developers, and push easier, cheaper, faster building processes to unlock supply.
Did the US Congress just save affordable housing?
Q: What are the key mechanisms in the bill that could move the needle on affordability?
Streamlined regulations, incentives for pre-approved designs, and support for manufactured housing; also potential limits on large investor-owned portfolios, though not uniformly adopted.
Did the US Congress just save affordable housing?
Q: Are we actually still in a housing crunch, and will this bill help Seattle?
The guest suggests that while the bill helps in some areas, it isn't a game changer; timing and scale matter, and additional federal support and faster construction are needed to meaningfully affect prices.
Is big business souring on Seattle?
Q: Big picture, how should we be thinking about Amazon's changing footprint in the region?
The growth pattern set a road map: where jobs concentrate, talent clusters, and how policy and sentiment influence where expansion occurs, with Bellevue emerging as a key alternative to Seattle for future growth.
4-day work week or brain fry? How AI will change work
Q: Is AI making us work more or less?
Ford explains that it depends on the job and the level of AI integration; some see increased productivity and hours, others may experience layoffs or higher outputs with the same or more work, depending on employer incentives and automation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Booming

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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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3. Susan Schwartz
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7. Chris Laws
8. Chris Maxwell

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