Seattle

There are few people in the Pacific Northwest who have successfully navigated tech, economic development, venture capital, and nonprofits. Our esteemed guest, Rebecca Lovell, is one such individual who has done this in no small part due to her native roots in the Seattle/Tacoma region, and her prolific and important contributions as a civic thought-leader. Currently the COO of Greater Seattle Partners, she joins us in our podcast to discuss the importance of our region to the world, our exciting opportunities as a city, the fulfillment of mentoring others, and even how we should tackle some of the city's biggest challenges. As a special bonus, you might even hear some great karaoke tips.

Attorney Anne Bremner has been involved in several high-profile cases, including those involving Mary Kay LeTourneau, Ann Rule, and Amanda Knox. She is also an author and media personality, commenting on numerous court cases, including those involving Casey Anthony, Michael Jackson, and Scott Peterson. Here, she discusses how she became friends with LeTourneau, her strategy in defending Knox and how she parlayed her courtroom success into a career as a sought-after TV commentator. Her new book, Justice in the Age of Judgment, explores how social media and the digital age influence due process.

Longtime 5th Avenue Theatre Managing Director Bernie Griffin just retired, but she remains a staunch advocate for an arts community she helped create. In the latest episode of the Seattle magazine podcast, Griffin shares tales from her colorful career backstage, how live theater is inherently risky and why she always returned to Seattle after holding influential roles in both New York and Los Angeles.

The Boys in The Boat author Daniel James Brown discusses how he first learned of the triumph of the University of Washington's crew team in the 1936 Olympics and how he connected with the family of one of the rowers.

Seattle Magazine talks with New York Times Bestselling Author of The Boys in the Boat, and Redmond resident, Daniel James Brown, to discuss his most recent book, Facing the Mountain. A true story of four Japanese Americans during World War II and their journey in the 442nd Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army fighting for a country that incarcerated their family members.

Time to buy? Wait to sell? Multi-city real estate expert Dean Jones shares some eye-opening data about today’s market and offers practical advice for anyone in the market or considering investing. His answers will surprise you.

The Seattle podcast, the new podcast brought to you by Seattle magazine, spotlights the people whose passion and purpose make this city a special place. The inaugural episode features Seattle magazine owner and Publisher Jonathan Sposato and Executive Editor Rob Smith discussing the evolution of the magazine over the past year, including some surprising takeaways from the selection of the city’s 25 Most Influential People.