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#1.14 UW Prof. Jeff Shulman: Pro Growth Vs Resisting Change Feb 20, 2017

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Jeff Shulman is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, and the host of the “Seattle Growth” podcast. On this episode, Tyler and Phil sit down with Jeff to discuss the lessons he's learned exploring the tension between pro growth developers and Seattleites resistant to change. We also talk about how local podcasting brings people together and whether the Seattle Supersonics will ever come back to Seattle.

#1.13 Mayor Mike McGinn: How Trump's Travel Ban Affects Seattle Feb 07, 2017

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WIth the recent executive orders from President Trump regarding the travel ban and sanctuary cities, our nation is in the middle of a polarized debate. Many Seattle residents are asking themselves how this affects our city. Who better to provide clarity on what’s at stake than former Mayor Mike McGinn.

Join us as, Mayor McGinn shares his thoughts on the new presidential orders, what you as a resident of Seattle can do to impact your community and how citizens of our city and our nation can unify despite our differences. We also couldn’t help but ask him about the possibility of a Seattle NBA team.

#1.12 Kelly Dole of Growler Guys: Craft Beer in NE Seattle Jan 24, 2017

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Kelly Dole is the co-owner of Growler Guys in NE Seattle. Living in Maple Leaf for 22 years, Kelly has a passion to offer high quality craft beer and food to NE Seattleites. The Growler Guys building is in the old Ying’s Drive-in on LCW, which was designed by legendary Seattle architect, Roland Terry. n this episode Kelly shares his story of opening an already beloved Seattle business, where he got the huge tree trunk that sits out front and of course his favorite beers.

#1.11 Nathan Bowling: 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year on Seattle Education Jan 09, 2017

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Nathan Gibbs-Bowling is the 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year. In the last year, he’s met President Barak Obama; lectured at Harvard University and taught Bill Gates about Civil Rights and Star Wars. In this episode, we discuss with Nate how Seattleites can create a better future for our kid's education.

#1.10 Jonathan Kumar: Using Technology to Help Seattle's Homeless Dec 16, 2016

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When it comes to Seattle homelessness, most people want to help in some way but don't know where to start. Do we give a few dollars? Do we not? And if we do, where is the money being spent? One tech entrepreneur in Pioneer Square believes that technology can fix this dilemma we all face.

Join Tyler and Phil's conversation with Jonathan Kumar, founder of GiveSafe. A smartphone app designed to bridge the giving gap between people living on the streets and those who want to pass along a few dollars when asked.

#1.9 Marguerite Giguere: Are People Really Moving From Seattle to Tacoma? Dec 02, 2016

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Since the market crash of 2008, Seattle has rebounded in a major way. Rental rates and home values have rocketed to all time highs. And those who want to live in the city of Seattle are definitely feeling the pressure. Finding affordable housing in the city is a big challenge and we are seeing a trend of moving outside the city. One popular destination is Tacoma, WA. On this episode Marguerite Giguere discusses how people are opting out of Seattle and moving to Tacoma.

#1.8 Jill Killen: Running Three Small Coffee Shops in a Big Coffee Town Nov 14, 2016

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In 2002 Jill Killen saw a need for a family-friendly, community space in the northeast Seattle neighborhood of Maple Leaf. Armed with a passion to provide quality food and coffee, Jill opened the beloved Cloud City Coffee on Roosevelt and 88th. Since it’s inception, Cloud City has evolved into the “town hall of Maple Leaf” with a following of regular customers who make each day feel like home. Since then Jill purchased El Diablo on Queen Anne and recently started Royal Drummer in Ballard. While her menus have expanded, and the coffee program has evolved, the mission and spirit to provide a place for Seattle to call home remains the same. Join our coffee conversation with Jill Killen as we discuss the Seattle coffee scene, her favorite at home coffee drinks and what it’s like to run three beloved coffee shops in the city of coffee.

Jeff Lilley, CEO of UGM: Seattle Homelessness, Clearing "the Jungle" and Camping Rights Oct 17, 2016

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Jeff Lilley is the President of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. UGM has been providing emergency care and long term recovery services to hurting and homeless people in the greater Seattle area for over 80 years. In this episode we talk to Jeff about his journey to becoming the CEO of UGM, UGM's work towards clearing the homeless encampment underneath I5 known as "the Jungle" and the homeless camper’s rights vote currently before Seattle city council.

Suzie Burke: The Land Baroness of Fremont Oct 10, 2016

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Suzie Burke has been given the title "Land Baroness of Fremont", as she owns over half of Fremont’s industrial commercial space. It’s because of her work that Fremont boasts some of the most powerful businesses in existence. Businesses like Google, Brooks, Adobe and Tableau just to name a few.

The Seattle skyline has changed dramatically in the last decade. In this interview we’ll meet a big hearted, energetic, passionate and sometimes a bit pushy woman tell the story of how she single handedly changed the landscape in Fremont into the center of the universe. Acquiring this much land in Seattle doesn’t come without its challenges. Here Suzie unapologetically tells stories of her battles with competitors and Seattle governing authorities.

Sarah Adler: Simply Real Health in Seattle Sep 26, 2016

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In 2012, Seattle native Sarah Adler created the company Simply Real Health with a mission to help more people live a healthy daily lifestyle. Through her programs and services, Sarah teaches a simple approach to a healthy life. In this episode, Sarah shares a few simple tips on how to eat healthy, her favorite recipes and how to make a healthy cocktail. We also discuss the Seattle health food scene, and so much more!

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