Booming
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 economy. We'll dig into what people are seeing or feeling and unpack the story behind it.
Cover art by Alicia Villa.
Episodes
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Why someone earning over $100,000 could qualify for Seattle’s affordable housing
The debate surrounding how to fund social housing in Seattle has raised a big question: Who are we building affordable housing for?
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Making six figures? You could qualify for affordable housing in Seattle
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What's behind Amazon's all-or-nothing return to office policy?
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Online retailers aren't the only ones digitally spying on you. Brick-and-mortar stores are, too
The holiday shopping season is in full swing and there’s lots of talk about how online shoppers are being tracked. If that creeps you out, you might be tempted to hit the mall instead. But artificial intelligence is tracking you there, too.
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How stores are spying on you
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Why are Seattle sports games so expensive? We looked into that and ways to save
Sports ticket prices have risen 50% faster than inflation, and prices in Seattle are higher than average. KUOW's Booming looked into why and what you can do about it.
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Sports ticket prices have skyrocketed. Here's why
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If free trade isn't free, what's next for Washington's economy?
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Washington's plan to make billionaires share the wealth
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Downtown countdown: Top 5 notes Seattle could take from other cities
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Could paying more for gas save you money?
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Can historic transpo levy fix Seattle's traffic problems?
