Join University of Washington professor Jeff Shulman for a fifth season exploring the far-reaching impacts of Seattle's physical and cultural transformation. In the fifth season, learn more about Seattle's homelessness crisis from those living on the city's streets and those developing potential solutions to the crisis.
Notable guests from earlier seasons of Seattle Growth Podcast include Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, 3-time NBA All-Star Detlef Schrempf, NBA champion Wally Walker, Sonics legend Slick Watts, Pete Nordstrom, Craig Kinzer, Port Commissioner John Creighton, Paul Lawrence, City Councilmember Tim Burgess, SDOT director Scott Kubly, Tim Burgess, Kshama Sawant, and more.
91 Available Episodes (91 Total)Average duration: 00:46:04
Feb 19, 2021
S7 Ep. 11: KC Executive Dow Constantine and Julia Nagele
00:49:56
King County Executive Dow Constantine discusses navigating the pandemic and the future of King County. Julia Nagele, Principal and Director of Design for the architecture studio at Hewitt, discusses the urbanization of Seattle and how the pandemic economy has affected her business.
Dec 22, 2020
S7 Ep. 10: Has a Great Town Become a Lousy City?
00:47:20
Brian Robinson and Dale Kutzera close out this season. Robinson is on the Seattle Center Advisory Commission and well know for his efforts to have NBA basketball in Seattle. Dale Kutzera is the author of The Death of Seattle: How A Great Town Became a Lousy City.
Dec 14, 2020
S7 Ep. 9: Release the Kraken
00:49:20
Today’s episode features Mari Horita, Seattle Kraken’s VP of Community Engagement and Social Impact, who discusses how the pandemic has impacted her community work. Her interview gives insight into adapting the evolving needs. The episode also features Ben Petter, President of Avara Construction. His interview gives insight into the construction business and what we can expect for the future of Seattle.
Dec 08, 2020
S7 Ep 8: Pandemic Resilience and a Return of the Sonics
00:47:33
NBA champion and former GM & CEO of the Seattle Supersonics, Wally Walker. Walker gives an update on his quest to bring an NBA franchise to a SODO arena and shares his perspective on whether the pandemic makes it more or less likely that Seattle gets an NBA franchise. You will also hear from longtime Seattle Growth Podcast listener and Seattle Supersonics super fan, Josh Shea. Shea shares the changes he is seeing in his South Lake Union neighborhood and has a plea for the listeners.
Dec 01, 2020
S7 Ep. 7: Seattle Retail and Restaurants Reshaped by the Pandemic
00:50:35
Stories from two industries hit hard by the pandemic: retail and restaurants. Interviews with Lisa Bridge, the president and CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweler, and restaurateur Bernie Garcia, the president of Moctezuma’s Restaurants. The interviews give lessons of resilience and offer distinct perspectives on the changes in Seattle
Nov 23, 2020
S7 Ep. 6: Coping and Adapting in the Pandemic- Dhruv Agarwal & Ann Davison
00:55:19
UW Foster professor Jeff Shulman interviews the entrepreneur Dhruv Agarwal and former Lt. Governor candidate Ann Davison. The interviews give insight into different ways the people and businesses of Seattle are adapting to the pandemic.
Nov 16, 2020
S7 Ep. 5: Perspectives from Seattle's SODO and Greenwood Neighborhoods
00:46:15
UW Foster professor Jeff Shulman interviews the executive director of the SODO Business Improvement Area, Erin Goodman. SODO is home to Starbucks headquarters, many industrial companies, and an active port. The episode also features an interview with musician Marco Antonio de Carvalho. The interviews give insight into different ways the people and businesses of Seattle are adapting to the pandemic.
Nov 09, 2020
S7 Episode 4: Seattle Non-Profits and the Musicians During the Pandemic Transition
00:49:27
UW Foster professor Jeff Shulman interviews UW Husky Football Hall of Fame Running Back Greg Lewis who is the executive director of the Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA. The episode also features an interview with musician Tekla Waterfield. The interviews give insight into how non-profits and musicians are navigating the pandemic.
Nov 02, 2020
S7 Ep. 3: The Future of Downtown Seattle
00:46:16
UW Foster School of Business professor Jeff Shulman interviews the president/CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, Jon Scholes, and a long-time Central District entrepreneur and advocate Jesdarnel “Squirt” Henton. Scholes and Henton share how they are navigating the changes in Seattle and their outlook for the future of the city.
Oct 26, 2020
S7 Ep. 2: Pete Nordstrom and Robbie Hill on Future of Seattle
00:41:54
UW Foster School of Business professor Jeff Shulman interviews Pete Nordstrom and noted musician Robbie Hill to learn how they are navigating the changes in Seattle and their outlook for the future of the city.
Feb 19 | 00:49:56
S7 Ep. 11: KC Executive Dow Constantine and Julia Nagele
Dec 22 | 00:47:20
S7 Ep. 10: Has a Great Town Become a Lousy City?
Dec 14 | 00:49:20
S7 Ep. 9: Release the Kraken
Dec 08 | 00:47:33
S7 Ep 8: Pandemic Resilience and a Return of the Sonics
Dec 01 | 00:50:35
S7 Ep. 7: Seattle Retail and Restaurants Reshaped by the Pandemic
Nov 23 | 00:55:19
S7 Ep. 6: Coping and Adapting in the Pandemic- Dhruv Agarwal & Ann Davison
Nov 16 | 00:46:15
S7 Ep. 5: Perspectives from Seattle's SODO and Greenwood Neighborhoods
Nov 09 | 00:49:27
S7 Episode 4: Seattle Non-Profits and the Musicians During the Pandemic Transition
Nov 02 | 00:46:16
S7 Ep. 3: The Future of Downtown Seattle
Oct 26 | 00:41:54
S7 Ep. 2: Pete Nordstrom and Robbie Hill on Future of Seattle
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