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Seattle Now: Why is everything so expensive?

Patricia Murphy
Clare McGrane

February 10, 2022 / 5:04 am

Prices for everything from gas to food to housing have skyrocketed in the last year. Seattle is being hit harder than the rest of the country — we had the second-highest inflation rate, behind Atlanta. So what's going on?

Guest: Seattle Times Graphics Reporter Alison Saldanha

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Patricia Murphy
Host

Patricia Murphy is an award-winning radio journalist who has covered justice, public health, military and veterans affairs for 20 years. She’s currently the host of KUOW’s daily news podcast, Seattle Now.
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Clare McGrane
Senior Producer

Clare is the senior producer for Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh, a food podcast from KUOW and the Seattle Times. She shapes the show from story selection to sound mixing, and works with the host and editors to bring a diverse set of guests on mic and engage with the show's audience.
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