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>.
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Big tech sees an upside in Trump 2.0

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The Seattle City Council tossed around its own baby capital gains tax, similar to the one at the state level.

And we’re coming up on a big anniversary for an important Seattle landmark - the big hole across the street from City Hall.

Local journalist and author Rich Smith and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

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This week…
The Seattle City Council tossed around its own baby capital gains tax, similar to the one at the state level.
And we’re coming up on a big anniversary for an important Seattle landmark - the big hole across the street from City Hall.
Local journalist and author Rich Smith and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
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>.

Casual Friday with Rich Smith and Zaki Hamid

Suspect charged in Seattle stabbings, Roosevelt HS under investigation for football recruiting, and Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims is leaving for the Yankees. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Suspect charged in Seattle stabbings, Roosevelt HS under investigation for football recruiting, and Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims is leaving for the Yankees. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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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Thursday Evening Headlines

Who is riding the South Lake Union Streetcar? Turns out, not very many people. KUOW reporter Casey Martin will explain why and if the city council will stop the train all together.

Visit get.ridwell.com/yardsign to find out when the company will be in a particular neighborhood to schedule a free pickup.

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Who is riding the South Lake Union Streetcar? Turns out, not very many people. KUOW reporter Casey Martin will explain why and if the city council will stop the train all together.
Visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://get.ridwell.com/yardsign&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1731541979740108&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wyf8Vzy2-0USD4pOSWniO" data-rawhref="http://get.ridwell.com/yardsign">get.ridwell.com/yardsign</a> to find out when the company will be in a particular neighborhood to schedule a free pickup.
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