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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Tuesday Headlines
Vice President Kamala Harris talks climate in Seattle, outdoor workers try to stay cool, and Dolly Parton celebrates reading in Tacoma
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Monday Headlines
Northwest residents try to beat the heat, Seattle city council talks drug possession, and which foods will keep you cool?
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Friday Headlines
WA first responders head to Maui, light rail disruptions start this weekend, and King Felix enters the M's Hall of Fame
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Thursday Headlines
Seattleites look to assist Hawaii, Seattle debates a big business tax, and how to know if it's Covid booster time
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Wednesday Headlines
Good news for orcas, a CEO tax is floated for Seattle, and the Wedgwood cedar is saved
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Tuesday Headlines
Baristas march on Starbucks, Seattle gig workers get new protections, and WSU athletics face a predicament
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Friday Headlines
Candidates distance themselves from 'defund the police', tree-sitters halt axes in Wedgwood, and a new masking policy at Seattle Children's.
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Thursday Headlines
A troubling tombstone in an SPD break room, a 'monster' weekend for Montlake traffic, and will we or won't we see the Northern Lights?
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Wednesday Headlines
Seattle University goes fossil free, Canlis is accused of wage theft, and more black bears are being spotted in the burbs.
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Seattle gears up to ‘play ball’ with the All-Stars
The culmination of MLB’s All-Star week is tonight