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For the first time ever, cities across Mexico, Canada, and the United States will be sharing the world’s most viewed sporting event... the FIFA men’s World Cup.
But sports economists will tell you, the cost of hosting these games isn't always worth the reward.
On today's episode, will the World Cup be an economic win for the city?
GUEST:
Lynnette Buffington, chief of staff for the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce
Do you have a question for the Booming team? Give us a call at (206) 221-7158 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at [email protected].
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes.
Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.
Support the show: https://kuow.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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For the first time ever, cities across Mexico, Canada, and the United States will be sharing the world’s most viewed sporting event... the FIFA men’s World Cup.
But sports economists will tell you, the cost of hosting these games isn't always worth the reward.
On today's episode, will the World Cup be an economic win for the city?
GUEST:
Lynnette Buffington, chief of staff for the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce
Do you have a question for the Booming team? Give us a call at (206) 221-7158 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at [email protected].
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes.
Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.
Support the show: https://kuow.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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