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the weekly seattle

the weekly seattle

Every episode Rachel Horgan and her co-host will explain the top Seattle business news stories of the week in a casual yet informative way. They will discuss why it matters to you, what it could mean for the future, and other insights. This podcast is for anyone that wants to know what is going on in the local business community without having to read the entire newspaper.

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39:17

week of oct 27: inside the music industry with Ben...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/10/26

Washington's music sector directly contributes $6.4 billion annually to the state's GDP, six times more than spectator sports. We sit down with longtime music industry businessman and current CEO of Sonic Guild Ben London to discuss everything from ticket prices, why we can't go back to the 90's, what the city needs to do to help musicians thrive.Top Stories1. Census results about the music industry in Washington state2. Live Nation CEO thinks ticket prices can be higher3. Broadway actors and

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41:12

LIVE: Challenging Assumptions about AI

the weekly seattle ·

2025/10/19

Rachel plays the audio from her panel discussion with prominent AI professionals in Seattle discussing our assumption in this space and the race to innovate. This event was held on October 3rd at World Trade Center by Emily Parkhurst of Formidable. It featured multiple panels during this half-day event. Your weekly business news roundup is still at the beginning of the episode!The Race to InnovateSpeakers:Arry Yu, managing director of Yellow Umbrella Ventures, chair of the Advanced Technologies

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45:16

week of oct 13: Adam Karpenske - Hot Tub Boats

the weekly seattle ·

2025/10/12

The Founder & CEO of Hot Tub Boats explains how he came up with this unique idea to create the first hot tub boat ever in Seattle, WA. Adam talks about how we funded the project, the lessons he learned along the way, and his recent expansion into California. We also talk about production challenges with the new tariffs, who he will sell his boats to, and so much more! All this and your top business news stories.Top Stories:1. The business of hot tub boats2. More emergency drones to be built in

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42:35

week of oct 6: Mari Horita - Seattle Kraken & One...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/10/05

We're on the hockey rink with the SVP of Social Impact & Civic Affairs for Seattle Kraken and Executive Director of the Kraken's nonprofit One Roof Foundation Mari Horita. This episode covers the behind-the-scenes of the Memorial Stadium renovation project, how one meeting changed her career from President of ArtsFund to her current position, and what conversations are being had in the boardroom of Seattle Credit Union. Lastly, we discuss her top takeaways from working in the arts industry.All

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week of sept 29: Eliza Wilder - Reverie Ballroom

the weekly seattle ·

2025/09/28

Eliza recently took over as CEO of this historic 1908 Capitol Hill venue from the former owner of Century Ballroom. In this episode we'll talk about how to balance executing your own vision, while still paying tribute to what made the venue successful before. We learn from her remodeling hiccups and why there were construction delays, we discuss the different business models for arts venue spaces, and finally we get vulnerable about how lonely being an entrepreneur can be. All this and your weekly

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01:03:06

COMM338: Media & Conflict - Professor Esteban Del...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/09/21

In this special episode, Rachel visits her alma mater and interviews her former media professor to talk all things media. This episode will feel like you're right back in a college classroom trying to make sense of the world. They talk about how media consumption has changed over the years, why we are so divided and the role media plays, and when we stopped trusting media. They also discuss topics like the recent cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel and what that means for our democracy. Lastly, they

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36:48

week of sept 15: Michelle Merriweather - Urban League...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/09/14

This week Michelle, CEO of ULMS and Co-Founder of BFCF dives into the nonprofit world. She discusses how her organizations collaborate with Washington state government, the story behind BFCF’s Reign jersey sponsorship, and the evolution of workforce development. And as always, your top news of the week.Top Stories:1. How Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle impacts the city2. Rough & Tumble to open second location in Columbia City3. xAI to open Seattle hub for engineers & Microsoft new RTO

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week of sept 7

the weekly seattle ·

2025/09/07

It's just Rachel this week recapping the Seattle business news. She also gives a personal life update (hello Mayoral debate?!) and a teaser for upcoming guests.Top Stories:1. Restaurant closures continue (plus Mamnoon and Outer Planet)2. Climate Pledge Arena switches to reusable cups3. HomeStreet Bank merges with Mechanics Bank4. Former AWS CEO goes to private equity5. Waymo is coming to Seattle6. Lumen Field updatesRachel's event for queer women:Lesbian Chronicles LIVESaturday, October 18thReverie

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31:35

week of sept 1: the return of Rob Smith - Formidable...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/08/31

Longtime journalist Rob Smith is back in the studio! He was the Executive Editor for Seattle Magazine/Seattle Business Magazine when we recorded our 3rd ever episode. And now he returns to talk about his career shift to Formidable, his take on billionaires owning media companies, and why Seattle has the most expensive Ubers. In honor of Bumbershoot happening, we also recap the business history of this iconic festival.Top Stories:1. Bro-PO: More IPOs, less women2. King 5 and KONG owner Tegna to be

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45:12

week of aug 25: Leigh McMillan - Whitepages

the weekly seattle ·

2025/08/24

The CEO of Whitepages enlightens us about the importance of sharing information in order to have a source of truth, the rise and fall of ReachNow, and we connect over our shared passion for a Ponzi scheme story.Top Stories:1. Allen Institute for AI lands $152M from Nvidia and NSF2. More tech layoffs: Oracle, F5, T-Mobile3. Everett man indicted for Ponzi scheme (and this article)4 Washington grapes save BC wineries after freezeAbout guest Leigh McMillan - CEO, Whitepages:Leigh joined Whitepages in

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week of aug 18: Jasmine Donovan - Dick's Drive-In

the weekly seattle ·

2025/08/17

The President & CEO shares with us how she chooses locations for new stores, why there's not a veggie burger on the menu, and if we will see seating back in the Queen Anne store. We also cover the unique challenges of leading a family business as a member of the third generation, how the minimum wage increase impacted the business, and how she feels it is not the right time for the proposed B&O tax change.Top Stories:1. New(ish) Dick's Drive-In location2. Smartsheet and First Fed CEO step

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week of aug 11: James Robinson - Seattle Opera

the weekly seattle ·

2025/08/10

The General & Artistic Director of the Seattle Opera shares how the business model of the opera, and arts organizations as a whole, have changed over the years. We talk about why producing an opera is expensive, how leaders should approach funding as an investment rather than a charity gift, and lastly he dispels the myth that the opera is just for the elite.All of this along with breaking down Starbucks moving away from pick-up only stores and Zillow being sued. Again.Top Stories1. The business

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41:48

week of aug 4: Tess Wakasugi-Don, GLY Construction

the weekly seattle ·

2025/08/03

As the Principal of a construction company, Tess shares with us why construction projects can get behind schedule, how building in Seattle compares to other cities, and why she's diversified her company portfolio in recent years. All of this along with breaking down the lawsuit over the Microsoft project, opening of pier 58, and the second sale of Convoy.Top Stories1. Construction industry updateno article2. Pier 58 opensSeattle Magazine article3. Contractors sue Skanska Balfour Beatty over

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42:54

week of july 28: the return of Caitlin Braam - Yonder...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/07/27

It's Yonder's 5 year anniversary so we brought the Founder & CEO Caitlin back to the studio to share what's changed since we last talked, how the tariffs are affecting her business, the sometimes tricky relationship between small businesses and the city, and lastly, how we feel about virtual reality. Top Stories1. Trader Joe's coming to NorthgateSeattle Times article2. Impact of tariffsPSBJ articles3. Bus only lanes in Fremont & BallardSeattle Times article4. New mixed reality theme parkPSBJ

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week of july 21: Dominique Alex - Mary's Place

the weekly seattle ·

2025/07/20

As the CEO of the largest shelter in Washington state serving families experiencing homelessness, Dominique shares what Mary's Place is doing to serve our community and how things have dramatically changed since 2019. She talks about their strategic three pronged approach to help those in need, the impact of decreased federal funding, and why a housing first model has been successful. She also busts certain myths or assumptions many make about people experiencing homelessness. All this along with

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42:56

week of july 14: Chad Mackay - Fire & Vine Hospitality

the weekly seattle ·

2025/07/13

The CEO of Fire & Vine Hospitality joins us to talk about the restaurant industry and especially the impact of the minimum wage change that took effect in January. Should all restaurants implement a mandatory service charge? Is there a place for dive bars in Seattle anymore? As the Founder of Brigado, a tech hospitality company, Chad also explains why he's declared war on credit card fees and where he thinks the solution is to avoid these ever increasing costs. Lastly, as the co-founder of Third

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39:14

week of july 7: Ryan Neal - Blueprint Technologies

the weekly seattle ·

2025/07/06

As the Founder & President of a tech consulting/data analytics company AND a former lawyer, Ryan has a lot of interesting perspectives on the news of this week. We debate the controversial B&O taxes and what it really means to pay your "fair share". Ryan shares why going public used to be his dream and why it no longer is. He also makes some bold predictions on the future of Salesforce. Lastly, we dive into intellectual property laws: Does duping a product makes a creator more innovative

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18:58

week of june 30: Lindsay Horgan (Fletcher) - The...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/06/29

Rachel's older sister joins the NY hotel "studio" to break down the top news stories and share some of her own about what it was like growing up with Rachel and what it's like being a high school teacher.Top Stories:1. Leadership Changes at USAFacts, Rover, Perkins Coie, Kaiser Permanente)USA Facts RoverPerkins CoieKaiser Permanente2. Live Nation eyes new venuePSBJ article3. Compass sues ZillowSeattle Times article4. Grocery store updates (Bartell Drugs, QFC, PCC, Whole Foods)Bartell

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34:45

mid-year economic outlook: Matthew Gardner - Gardner...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/06/22

The former Chief Economist for Windermere helps us understand how the economy is doing amongst the tariff and immigration changes at a federal level. He also shares interesting data on the job market and housing in Washington state. We ask him what people looking to buy a house should know, if he sees us heading towards a recession, and so much more in this special mid-year economic outlook episode.Matthew Gardner - Principal & Chief Economist, Gardner EconomicsMatthew Gardner is the Principal

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42:51

week of june 16: Chris Ackerley - Ackerley Sports Group

the weekly seattle ·

2025/06/15

This week we're talking the business of sports! Co-founder Chris Ackerley shares his insights about owning the Sonics, trying to buy a rugby team, and much more!Top Stories:1. Ackerley Sports Group bids on rugby teamSportcal article2. Hockey updates in SeattleSeattle Times article(PWHL)PSBJ article(Kraken coach)3. Memorial Stadium updatesPSBJ article&MSN article4. LinkedIn CEO gets another roleGeekWire articleAbout guest Chris Ackerley - Ackerely Sports GroupChris is the Managing Director and

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