Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team

Episode 3: Why Seattle Built Every Arena Except the One It Needed

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Seattle vs. Schultz. Who really owns our teams?

The Mariners and Seahawks got new homes, but when it came time for the SuperSonics, there wasn’t much goodwill left. Episode 3 of Sonic Boom explores the sports facility boom of the ’90s and how the city’s NBA franchise got shut out.

Host: Jordan Ritter Conn
Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel