Andy Hurst
Senior Producer, Seattle Now
About
Andy Hurst is a senior producer for Seattle Now, KUOW's daily news podcast. He produces in-depth interviews for the show, in addition to Seattle Now's evening episode, which highlights the top stories of the day from the KUOW newsroom. Andy has produced interviews on a wide array of topics, and he’s especially drawn to stories about public health, science, and arts & culture.
Andy has worked in public radio for more than 20 years. He was a producer for KUOW’s The Record, Weekday, and The Conversation. He was previously a member of the on-air team at KUOW, hosting middays and other dayparts.
He started his journalism career as the local host and producer for Weekend Edition at Northwest Public Broadcasting in Pullman, Washington. He’s a graduate of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: 2017 Kiplinger Fellow, Ohio State University
Podcasts
Stories
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As Labor Dispute Drags On, Northwest Ports Already Losing Business
Ross Reynolds talks with Peter Tirschwell about how the ongoing labor dispute between longshoremen and west coast port operators could drive away...
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As $15 Phases In, Can Seattle Hang On To Its Blue Collar Roots?
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien about the potential impact of the $15 minimum wage on Seattle's manufacturing sector.
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The Surprising Reasons Behind The Growing Anti-Vaccine Movement
Ross Reynolds talks with Dr. Douglas Diekema about why some parents don't vaccinate their children. Diekema is professor of pediatrics at the University...
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Will The Rising Minimum Wage Drive Manufacturers Out Of Seattle?
Marcie Sillman talks with David Burroughs, vice chairman of Cascade Designs, about how Seattle's rising minimum wage is affecting his business.
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Demand For Section 8 Housing Off The Charts In King County
Ross Reynolds talks with Stephen Norman, executive director of King County Housing Authority, about the affordable housing crisis in King County.
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Washington Lawmakers Push For Tight Restrictions On Police Body Camera Footage
Ross Reynolds talks with Washington state Sen. Pramila Jayapal about a proposed bill that would place tight restrictions on footage collected by police...
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Proposed Bill Would Require Parental Notification For Abortions
A bill introduced in Olympia last week would require health providers to notify parents 48 hours in advance if their child is getting an abortion....
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Assessing 20 Years Of Seattle's 'Urban Village' Strategy
Marcie Sillman talks with urban planner and former Seattle City Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck about Seattle's Urban Village Strategy for guiding...
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Bill Would Split Seattle Into Two School Districts
Two state representatives want to divide Seattle Public Schools into two smaller districts. “Seattle public schools is a broken system for many students...
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Obsessed With The Seahawks? Science Can Explain Why
In recent weeks, the 12th Man has been more ubiquitous in Seattle than rainfall (actually, we’ve been having pretty mild weather). The flying flags,...