Monica Nickelsburg
Labor & Economy Reporter
About
Monica Nickelsburg covers labor, business, and the local economy. Her reporting focuses on how economic policies, the cost of living, technology, and the changing nature of work affect everyday people living in the Pacific Northwest.
Monica came to KUOW in 2023. Before that, she spent six years covering the intersection of technology and politics for GeekWire and worked as a digital producer for The Week.
Monica grew up in Los Angeles and got her B.A. in Journalism and History from New York University before landing in Seattle.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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'Please don't tax the rich.' Seattle crosswalks hacked with audio deepfake of Jeff Bezos
Pedestrians at several Seattle intersections were surprised by a rogue message when they pushed the crosswalk button on Wednesday.
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There's no such thing as local and these Northwest industries prove it
In today's economy, is anything really local anymore? We dig into three iconic Northwest industries: salmon, craft breweries, and aerospace parts, to see how they could be affected by rising tariffs.
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There's no such thing as 'local' and these Pacific Northwest industries prove it
The tariff landscape is constantly shifting, but one thing has remained consistent: the Trump administration's claim that tariffs will protect American industry and reshore manufacturing. So, tariffs should be good for our iconic Pacific Northwest industries, right?
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Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune
The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?
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Microsoft at 50: AI, job security, and the future of the tech industry
In light of the big 50-milestone, KUOW labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg recently sat down with Microsoft’s vice chair and president Brad Smith to discuss the past, and the future, of the company.
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Microsoft President Brad Smith on how to defend your job from AI
Monica sat down with Microsoft President Brad Smith to ask: is AI already taking our jobs? And if so, what can we do about it?
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Tax the rich? Not so fast, say Microsoft, other Washington state businesses
The local business community is sounding alarm bells about a package of new taxes on wealthy companies and individuals proposed by Washington state democrats.
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Should social media have a bedtime?
Experts say kids are spinning out online. Can Washington lawmakers help by putting seatbelts on social media? Monica talks to social psychologist Ravi Iyer from the University of Southern California about what Senate Bill 5708 and its proposed social media regulations might mean - not just for kids, but parents and the companies themselves.
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Safety measures for kids on social media may become law in Washington state
Changes could be coming to how minors can use social media in Washington.
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Seattle's Redfin finds new home under Detroit-based mortgage brokerage
The Seattle-based real estate tech company will be acquired by Rocket, a Detroit mortgage lender that specializes in digital financial services.
