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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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39:44

millionaires tax explained, new light rail, and...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/04/26

We're back!! After two weeks on the road, Rachel and friend of the pod Nick Patri are back in the studio to catch you up on what you've missed in the news cycle and in their personal lives.Top Stories:1. Millionaires Tax explained2. New light rail: Crosslake Connection (Line 2)3. Starbucks: Chatgpt partnership, layoffs, and employees going to Nashville4. New Apple CEO5. Tomboyx CEO reclaims ownership6. Little Red Hed drama7. New rooftop barAbout guest Nick Patri - Podcast ConsultantNick started as a

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47:35

marketing, membership orgs, and roadside assistance...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/04/05

This week we talk about why marketers often make better CEOs than CFOs, what companies get wrong when marketing to younger generations, and why focus groups can actually kill creative. We also talk about the future of membership organizations in both Seattle and nationally.Top Stories:1. AAA Washington - what actually is it?2. Brooks Running to sponsor the Mariners salmon race+Let Keta Run instagram3. Rec Room shuts down and Columbia Tower Club closes after 41 yearsAbout Heather Snavely — President

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38:29

the business of hospitals with Dr. Elizabeth Wako -...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/03/29

Thisweekwepullbackthecurtainonthebusinesssideofhealthcare:howhospitalsactuallymakemoney,whyourbillsarehighyethospitalsaredoinglayoffs,andwhatitwasliketostepintotheCEOroleasaninterimfirst.Dr.ElizabethWako,President&CEOofSwedishHealthServices,alsoshareshowasimpleideainthedeliveryroomdroppedC-sectionratesforwomenofcolorfrom44%to27%.Topstoriesthisweek:1.Thebusinessofhospitals2.StarbuckssignsaleaseinNashville3.KrakentakesmajorityownershipofClimatePledgeArenaAboutDr.ElizabethWako-President&CEO,Swed

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40:36

commercial banking, downtown office leases, and small...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/03/22

This week we're talking all about the banking industry with former CEO and current Vice Chair of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking. Mary Knell shares a jaw-dropping fraud story that cost a local company millions mid-deal, gives her honest take on what small businesses are up against right now, and her opinion on the what the Sonics returning could do for our economy. All of this and your top news stories!Top Stories:1. Inside commercial banking: fraud, cybersecurity, and what banks wish you

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35:41

freelance life, the future of work, and blended teams...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/03/08

We're talking about how the workforce is changing and what that means for Seattle. In this episode we talk about why 40% of the American workforce is now freelance and will be 50% by 2027. We talk about how to find your first clients, what companies get wrong about blended teams, and why the "stability" of a W-2 job might be a myth. We also dig into the data on women leaving the workforce and what organizations can actually do about it. All of this and your top news stories!Top Stories:1. Microsoft

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42:00

downtown seattle revitalization, FIFA prep, and CCTVs...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/03/01

This week we're talking about everything happening in downtown Seattle with the President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association. Jon shares the latest data on downtown recovery, plus what's coming next, including a $50 million investment in parks and changes to 3rd Ave. We also dive into how Seattle is preparing for FIFA 2026 with 700,000 expected visitors, watch parties across downtown, and new flexible alcohol laws. And we dig into the controversial public safety camera debate and why Jon

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30:10

100th episode (& 2yrs) with Seattle Times reporter...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/02/22

It's guys night at Rachel's house for the 100th episode AND 2 year anniversary! The very first episode was recorded at her house with Alex Halverson, so we felt it was only right to return to the living room with him. We recap the top business news stories and then at the end we bring in Nick Patri, audio engineer for the podcast and Rob Smith, the 4th guest on the pod, to reflect on the past two years of the show.Top Stories:1. Seattle Seahawks are for sale2. An old trolley might be coming back to

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44:04

tech journalism, selling your company, and black...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/02/17

We're talking about what it takes to build a media company from scratch, sell it, and figure out what comes next. We also dig into AI bias and why the data these tools are trained on matters, especially for underrepresented communities. Our guest Sherrell Dorsey founded The Plug, a tech news platform covering the Black innovation economy that became the first Black-owned publication syndicated on the Bloomberg terminal before being acquired by Impact Alpha. She shares what she would do differently,

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46:00

inside the gaming industry with Jordan Weisman -...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/02/01

The gaming industry is estimated to be over $200 billion, bigger than music and movies combined. Our guest is game designer Jordan Weisman who has had four exits including one to Microsoft and one to Disney. In this episode we talk about why we're seeing so many studios closing, how designers approach structuring games with monetization models in mind, and why VR is always almost the next best thing. All of this and your top news stories!Top Stories:1. Seattle gaming software company buys market

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07:10

Light rail to Bellevue, James Beard semifinalists,...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/01/25

This week host Rachel gives a quick update on the state of the show and what's to come for 2026. She also recaps on the top 5 business stories of the week including a new light rail, unique attraction in Denny Triangle project, tap-to-pay coming to busses and more!Enjoy this short episode before we return with our regular programming next week.Top Stories:1. Rainier Brewing building might be apartments2. Denny Triangle project makes progress3. James Beard semifinalists4. Light rail opens March 285

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32:51

creative agencies & commercials with Sam Farquharson...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/01/18

This week we're talking about the intersection of AI and creativity. Are copywriters still needed in corporations? We talk to Creative Director Sam Farquharson on her copywriting pet peeves, what some companies get wrong when designing a commercial, and her current tiktok spiral. All of this and your weekly news recap!Top Stories:1. Quick Update on Expedia voyeurism case2. Uwajimaya expands to Tacoma3. Blue Star Cafe closes4. Cider updates: Locust Cider shuts down taprooms & Seattle Cider is

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41:57

audio visual production and succession planning with...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/01/11

The founder of one of the fastest-growing private companies in Washington shares her story of how she created this audio visual production company in her garage, her worst event horror story, and how she thought about succession planning as she sold her company last year. Niki McKay has over 20 years experience running large scale events around the world including clients like Macklemore, Alaska Airlines, and more. In this episode Rachel and Niki also discuss the price gouging happening in the

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38:25

leadership coaching for 2026 with Suzanne Weller -...

the weekly seattle ·

2026/01/04

New year, new us! This is a special episode with Executive & Leadership Coach Suzanne who helps us identify our own poison riptides that might be creating a toxic workplace on accident! She gives advice for those looking to branch out into consulting as well as what leaders need to do when approaching a big change in 2026. If you're thinking of quitting your job, she also helps us figure out how and when to do that. All of this along with Rachel and Suzanne's highs and lows of 2025.About Suzanne

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44:22

week of dec 22: the business of travel with Leigh...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/12/21

The holidays are a big time for travel, so we sat down with the President of the Americas of Intrepid Travel to talk all about this industry. We cover their latest partnership with REI, how travel has changed over the years, and the most popular countries to travel to. All of this and your weekly news update!Top Stories:1. REI brings back travel experiences with Intrepid Travel2. New Alaska Airlines routes3. Expedia to acquire online booking platforms4. Wild Waves Theme Park to shut downAbout guest

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42:22

week of dec 15: the business of museums with Scott...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/12/14

The CEO of SAM joins us for a conversation on the unexpected realities of running a major museum, the unique costs, and the bold changes coming to SAM including a full restaurant and bar, expanded hours, and a fresh approach to attracting repeat visitors.We also talk FIFA coming to Seattle and how Scott plans to capitalize on the global spotlight. As the only art director of a major museum with a studio art background, Scott brings a radically different perspective. About a year and a half into the

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41:10

week of dec 8: restaurants & women's sports with Jen...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/12/07

Rough & Tumble JUST opened a new location in Columbia City so we brought back the Founder & Owner to fill us in on the behind-the-scenes of what it's like opening a second location of her iconic sports bar in Seattle. Jen Barnes shares what challenges she had to overcome to be able to stream women's sports in her restaurants and the legal battle she got into with HBO. We talk about how the minimum wage increase has impacted her business, why many restaurants are combining

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31:35

week of nov 24: the business of gyms with Jean-Luc...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/11/23

We sit down with the General Manager for Olympic Athletic Club to learn all about how the gym industry has changed over the years and what makes this one so unique. We talk about the demand for amenities, their recent renovation, the importance of good talent, and much more. All of this along with your weekly business news roundup!Top Stories:1. The business of gymsPSBJ article2. Rad Power Bikes might shut downGeekWire article3. BECU merger & Perkins Coie mergerPSBJ article (BECU) & PSBJ

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36:02

week of nov 17: inside the Seattle Torrent with...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/11/16

We talk to the General Manager & the Director of Business Operations for the Seattle Torrent, the newest team added to the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). In this episode, we discuss why the PWHL ownership is unique, why they are playing the first season without the new jerseys, why the head coach was chosen, and how they plan to collaborate with the other major sports teams here. All of this and your top business news stories!Top Stories:1. PWHL team: New name, new logo, and season

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37:27

week of nov 10: the business of death with Katrina...

the weekly seattle ·

2025/11/09

We talk to the Founder & CEO of a company that pioneered human composting as an alternative to burial or cremation. Katrina shares how she went from architecture school to creating this company that ultimately allowed Washington to be the FIRST state to legalize this practice in 2019. Today 14 states have legalized this new option. In this episode we also talk about how the death industry is changing, how she plans to scale, and her biggest architecture fear. All this and your top business

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41:04

week of nov 3: Linda Hoffner - Wright Runstad & Company

the weekly seattle ·

2025/11/02

As the GM of The Spring District, Linda brings us the inside scoop on the commercial real estate industry as well as interesting details like how the retail shops were chosen for this neighborhood and how she partnered with the city of Bellevue for success. All this and your top stories!Top Stories:1. Update on The Spring District2. Amazon (and Meta) layoffs3. Heritage Distilling closes tasting rooms4. Little Saigon landowner sues the cityAbout guest Linda Hoffner - General Manager, The Spring

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