About this episode
Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Margo Vansynghel, Arts Economy Reporter for The Seattle Times.
Margo Vansynghel published two stories last week about layoffs at Seattle area arts & culture non-profit organizations: the 5th Avenue Theatre and Pacific Science Center. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Ms. Vansynghel on Monday, March 9, 2026 to ask if these layoffs - along with job losses last year at Seattle International Film Festival - are a sign of more trouble ahead for the arts & culture sector of the economy in Seattle, King County and Puget Sound, and - if trouble is indeed ahead - if any entity is doing anything about it.
"Seattle’s Pacific Science Center lays off staff" by Margo Vansynghel:
https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/seattles-pacific-science-center-lays-off-staff/
"Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre lays off staff, launches fundraising push" by Margo Vansynghel:
https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/seattles-5th-avenue-theatre-lays-off-staff-launches-fundraising-push/
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