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May 28, 2026

Is Seattle a Top-Tier City? Plus, How Long Does It Take To Become a ‘Seattleite?’

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Is Seattle a Top-Tier City? Plus, How Long Does It Take To Become a ‘Seattleite?’

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Today’s episode of City Cast Seattle is all about, well, Seattle. First host Jane C. Hu chats with contributor Chase Hutchinson and creative producer Liam Billingham about whether Seattle truly is the most livable city in the U.S. Then Jane is joined by contributor Marcus Harrison Green and audience development manager Ben Keenan to break down Charles Mudede’s piece about how real cities have bodegas and what that says about Seattle. Finally, contributor Eula Scott Bynoe joins Jane and executive producer Ashley Smith to shed some light on what makes a true Seattleite after Ashley rants about a gate-keepy comment on our Instagram account.

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