Booming

Booming is a weekly podcast from KUOW that explores the powerful economic forces shaping the Pacific Northwest, with a particular focus on the Seattle metro area. Hosted by economy reporters Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg, the show delves into the real-world impacts of regional growth, from the rise of artificial intelligence and tech infrastructure like data centers to creative housing solutions like co-buying homes with friends. Combining journalistic rigor with local storytelling, Booming unpacks the tension between rapid wealth generation and the resulting growing pains. It is an essential listen for residents, urbanists, and anyone interested in how modern economic shifts, technology, and labor trends transform local communities and daily lives.