Some tech titans like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are taking a distinctly positive tone toward President Elect Donald Trump. What could another Trump term mean for big tech – a major driver of Seattle’s economy? KUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to talk about it. She's co-host of KUOW's podcast Booming.

Find information about Thursday's SPS closure meeting, here.

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Some tech titans like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are taking a distinctly positive tone toward President Elect Donald Trump. What could another Trump term mean for big tech – a major driver of Seattle’s economy? KUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to talk about it. She's co-host of KUOW's podcast <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/booming">Booming</a>.
Find information about Thursday's SPS closure meeting, <a href="https://www.seattleschools.org/events/meetings-on-school-closures-and-consolidations-district-wide-virtual/">here</a>.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">making a gift</a> to KUOW.
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Big tech sees an upside in Trump 2.0

This week…

More speed cameras are coming to Seattle and being vandalized in Bellevue.

Seattle saw its last 8PM sunset of the year.

And the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, just in time for 85 degree weather.

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip;
More speed cameras are coming to Seattle and being vandalized in Bellevue.
Seattle saw its last 8PM sunset of the year.
And the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, just in time for 85 degree weather.
Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">leave us feedback online</a> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

This week…  More speed cameras are coming to Seattle and being vandalized in Bellevue.  Seattle saw its last 8PM sunset of the year.  And the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, just in time for 85 degree weather.  Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Phyllis Fletcher

Recall effort against Mayor Wilson withdrawn by petitioners, Seattle teachers vote to authorize a strike, and Rick Steves purchases the Edmonds Theater.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Recall effort against Mayor Wilson <a href="https://www.kuow.org/topics/politics/2026-08-27/effort-to-recall-mayor-katie-wilson-withdrawn-by-petitioners-but-its-not-over-yet">withdrawn by petitioners</a>, Seattle teachers vote to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/education/2026-08-26/seattle-teachers-union-says-yes-to-strike-authorization">authorize a strike</a>, and Rick Steves purchases the Edmonds Theater.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
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Recall effort against Mayor Wilson withdrawn by petitioners, Seattle teachers vote to authorize a strike, and Rick Steves purchases the Edmonds Theater.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Music festivals are a great way to see a ton of music and discover new artists. 

For the past five years Black & Loud Fest has celebrated alternative Black artists with a lineup that’s got something for everyone. 

This Saturday Black and Loud will take over Capitol Hill’s Neumos, Barboza, and The Runaway.

We’ll talk to festival organizer and King Youngblood band leader Cameron Lavi-Jones.

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Music festivals are a great way to see a ton of music and discover new artists.&nbsp;
For the past five years <a href="https://www.blackandloudfest.com/">Black &amp; Loud Fest</a> has celebrated alternative Black artists with a lineup that&rsquo;s got something for everyone.&nbsp;
This Saturday Black and Loud will take over Capitol Hill&rsquo;s Neumos, Barboza, and The Runaway.
We&rsquo;ll talk to festival organizer and <a href="kingyoungblood.com">King Youngblood</a> band leader Cameron Lavi-Jones.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">leave us feedback online</a> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Music festivals are a great way to see a ton of music and discover new artists.   For the past five years Black & Loud Fest has celebrated alternative Black artists with a lineup that’s got something for everyone.   This Saturday Black and Loud will take over Capitol Hill’s Neumos, Barboza, and The Runaway.  We’ll talk to festival organizer and King Youngblood band leader Cameron Lavi-Jones.

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