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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Take a breather from the news with these arts and culture picks
‘Go and see this star before he leaves for New York or LA.’
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After the endless summer finally ends, another cold winter awaits
Kim Malcolm talks with Karin Bumbaco, Washington's Assistant State Climatologist about why we're in store for another cold winter.
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As the WNBA playoffs begin, the Seattle Storm seek their fifth championship
Paige Browning talks with sports writer Jeff Brown about the Seattle Storm's chances to get back to the WNBA Finals.
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Rep. Strickland on why the Dems' massive health care and climate bill is a big deal for WA
Paige Browning talks with Democratic Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland about the health care, climate, and tax bill signed Tuesday by President Joe Biden.
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As summer ebbs, outdoor concerts may be the ticket this weekend
Take your pick from Seattle-area music options
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Ferry service ... from Des Moines? Walk-on sailings to Seattle launch this week
Kim Malcolm talks with Des Moines city manager Michael Matthias about the city's new walk-on ferry service to Seattle.
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As the U.S. Senate passes a major climate bill, what's in it for Washington state?
'We have been pursuing major climate legislation in the U.S. since the 90s, and it has been a grim march of failure after failure.' Kim Malcolm talks with journalist David Roberts.
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Avoiding Seafair and The Blue Angels? You have options this weekend
‘I think it's really something to celebrate that KEXP has managed to flourish and grow for the past half century.’
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Few of Washington's youngest kids are getting the Covid vaccine
About a month and a half after Covid-19 vaccines became available to kids under five in Washington state, just under 9 percent have had their first shot. That’s significantly lower than all other age groups.
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In searching for answers on homelessness, UW expert says it all comes down to the housing market
'The way that I explain it is that when rent is $600 a month, you can kind of figure it out through familial support, through public assistance, and through low-wage labor. When rent is $1,500 to $2,000 a month, the margin for error is very low.'