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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UW On KPLU Acquisition Developments : 'We Need To Be Listening To The Community'
Bill Radke talks with University of Washington spokesman Norm Arkans about the latest developments in KUOW's proposed acquisition of KPLU. Arkans,...
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The Story Of A Northwest Mother Who Dedicates Her Life To Suicide Prevention
Bill Radke talks with Marny Lombard about why she became an advocate for suicide prevention. Lombard is an organizer with Zero Suicide: Inland Northwest...
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How Has 30 Years Of Microsoft Windows Changed The Northwest?
Bill Radke talks with University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara about the impact of Microsoft on the economy and culture of the Pacific...
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Could An Anti-Concussion Helmet Made In Seattle Save Football?
Bill Radke talks with neurosurgeon Dr. Samuel Browd about his company's anti-concussion football helmet. Browd is a neurosurgeon at Seattle Children's...
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King County Sheriff Asks Off-Duty Officers To Carry Weapons, Extra Ammo
Bill Radke talks with King County Sheriff John Urquhart about why he's asking his off-duty deputies to carry firearms and extra ammunition following the...
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Is The UW A Safe Space For Students Of Color?
Walk onto the University of Washington's Red Square and you are greeted by a giant statue of George Washington. A lot of students walk past that statue...
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Galloping Gertie Turns 75
David Hyde speaks with journalist and local historian Feliks Banel about the Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse on Nov. 7, 1940.
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Sawant Or Murray: Who's The Big Winner In Seattle Elections?
So did Seattle socialists win or lose in the election? Kshama Sawant was re-elected in City Council District 3, and her ally Mike O’Brien also won in...
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What 'Democracy Vouchers' Could Mean For Seattle Elections
David Hyde talks with Honest Elections campaign manager Brianna Thomas about the passage of Initiative 122.
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Washington's Only Dry Town May Legalize Booze
David Hyde talks with Fircrest resident and City Councilmember Hunter George about why he wants to end alcohol prohibition in Washington's only dry town.