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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Friday Headlines
Seattle Public Schools empties its pockets, Dave Reichert announces run for Governor, and MLB All-Star festivities get underway
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Thursday Headlines
Amazon faces the heat, a deadly Seattle intersection gets car barriers, and HBCU All-Stars play ball.
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Wednesday Headlines
Little fires everywhere, All Star surge is coming, and a plastic problem for whales.
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Monday Headlines
Fires are flaring, Reichert to run for Governor, and (another) new orca calf!
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Tuesday Headlines
Submersible still missing, Seattle's U.S. attorney quits, and Washington has the nation's most expensive gasoline.
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Friday Headlines
Political fallout in Burien, gas stoves under scrutiny, and Seattle celebrates Juneteenth.
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Thursday Headlines
Seattle's graffiti law is on hold, UW researchers strike a labor deal, and a new area code is coming to the 206.
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Wednesday Headlines
Seattle gets a new arts and culture director, bus ridership is trending up, and will more than one Mariner make the All Star Game?
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Tuesday Headlines
Sea stars make a comeback, Seattle reopens a downtown park, and ballroom culture elevates trans youth.
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Monday Headlines
More glaciers disappear, Mayor Harrell talks drug enforcement in Seattle, and now is the time to prepare for wildfire smoke.