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March 5, 2026

Is Seattle the Most Livable City? Plus, Where to See Blooms and Stormtroopers

City Cast Seattle

Is Seattle the Most Livable City? Plus, Where to See Blooms and Stormtroopers

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Today on the show, Jane is joined by contributor Chase Hutchinson and Producer Liam Billingham to discuss the fact that Seattle was ranked the #1 most livable city in the U.S. by entertainment platform JB. They also give Liam recs about where to see the soon-to-bloom flowers around the PNW, and they close with their usual segment, Cut To The Chase, where Chase tells us about the latest arts and culture news in the region.

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