There are few, if any, reporters in Seattle who have operated at the nexus of sports, politics and business quite like Chris Daniels. After cutting his teeth in smaller markets, KOMO 4’s senior reporter, Daniels spent nearly two decades at the local NBC affiliate (KING 5). Jon and Chris discuss his career in broadcast journalism; changes in the industry; the saga of the Seattle Supersonics and the odds of their return; the upcoming City Council elections; and much more. Join us for Seattle City Makers with Jon Scholes and guest Chris Daniels.

Episode 38: Karen Lee

A diverse range of people are shaping Seattle's business, arts, cultural and public sectors and driving the city’s renewal and reemergence from the global pandemic. Join Downtown Seattle Association President & CEO Jon Scholes for conversations with leaders across multiple sectors who are influencing the Seattle of today and tomorrow. Seattle City Makers with Jon Scholes, one of Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People of 2021, will feature the people behind transformative projects, organizations and initiatives in Seattle, and sometimes in other cities as well. Jon and his guests discuss lessons learned from successes and challenges, approaches to leadership and views on issues affecting urban areas here and elsewhere.