Monica Nickelsburg
AI & Economy Reporter
About
Monica Nickelsburg covers artificial intelligence, tech, and the local economy in the Pacific Northwest.
Monica came to KUOW in 2023. Before that, she spent six years covering the intersection of technology and politics for GeekWire and worked as a digital producer for The Week.
Monica grew up in Los Angeles and got her B.A. in Journalism and History from New York University before landing in Seattle.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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Microsoft reportedly planning more mass layoffs
The layoffs are expected as part of a reorganization of Microsoft's sales department.
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A 'perfect' season for Washington's sweet cherries turns sour because of deportation fears
It was supposed to be a banner year for Pacific Northwest cherries. Cherry production is estimated to be about 10% above last year’s, the fruit is high quality, and California’s shorter-than-usual season meant cherry pickers would be free to migrate north to bring in the crop. The only problem? They never showed up.
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ICE fears turn sweet cherry season sour
To supply the world with cherries, Washington farmers need a lot of workers to show up for a very short harvesting window. Usually they do, but not this year. Today, how a culture of fear is pushing Washington cherry growers to the brink.
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The real threat to trees isn't housing
After years of heated arguments, Seattle just passed a law allowing more homes per residential lot. But to gain more housing, we’re going to lose something else people care about: trees. Could there be a way to have both?
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Pharmacies are sick. Is there a cure?
Bartell Drugs, CVS, Walgreens, and independent pharmacies everywhere are struggling to stay afloat. So what’s making pharmacies sick... and is there a cure?
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Will AI collapse the career ladder before new graduates can get on it?
Economic uncertainty and the rise of artificial intelligence have many wondering whether the bottom rung of the white collar career ladder is about to drop out.
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Will AI collapse the career ladder?
It's graduation season. But it's a tough time to be looking for your first job. On today's episode, entry-level jobs are supposed to be the first rung of the career ladder. So why is that ladder breaking? And what can new grads do about it?
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Whiplash at the Port of Seattle
We visit the gateway to the Pacific to find out what the Port of Seattle really tells us about the chaotic state of international trade. And now that China and the US are trying to work things out, will trade bounce back?
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Tariffs are paused. Will the ports of Seattle, Tacoma rebound?
The constantly shifting currents of the trade war between the U.S. and China have led to an obsession with the ports over the past few weeks.
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Microsoft to lay off nearly 2,000 employees in Washington state
In a statement, a Microsoft spokesperson said the cuts are “necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace."