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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Secrets Of The Gum Wall: Drunk People Eat It!
Better hurry if you want to see the famous – some might say infamous – gum wall at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, at least in its current incarnation. The...
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Sexism Is One Reason A Seattle Restaurateur Stopped Tips
Chef Renee Erickson says she was trying to close pay gaps among her employees when she eliminated tipping at her Seattle restaurants. But she told KUOW...
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You Are The Traffic: Why Seattle Congestion Is Getting Worse
Ross Reynolds talks with Mark Hallenbeck about traffic congestion in the Puget Sound region, and what can be done to solve it. Hallenbeck is director of...
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Why King County Is Spending Millions To Stave Off Rural Development
David Hyde talks with King County Executive Dow Constantine about efforts to preserve farmland and open space in rural King County.
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Will A 'Sawant Majority' Move Seattle Council Further To The Left?
David Hyde talks with Joni Balter and C.R. Douglas about how moving to a district system is affecting City Council races in Seattle. Balter is host of...
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Would The 'Idaho Stop' Work For Cyclists In Seattle?
David Hyde talks with cycling advocate Cynthia Gibson about the 'Idaho Stop,' a law that allows cyclists to treat stop signs like yield signs. Gibson is...
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Is Seattle's Big Transportation Levy Worth The Cost?
David Hyde talks with Joni Balter and C.R. Douglas about Proposition 1, the $930 million transportation levy, more commonly called Move Seattle. Balter...
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Expansion Plans for Immigration Program With Microsoft Roots
Expansion plans are underway for an immigration program linked to Microsoft, but it's something that has nothing to do with computers or technology. It...
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When 'Vent Kids' Can't Go Home, It Costs Washington State Big
Dozens of young Washington children who are dependent on ventilators could be living at home, but are stuck in expensive hospitals instead. That's...
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Redmond Investment Company Suing Auditor Over Madoff Scheme
David Hyde talks with attorney Steven Thomas about the civil lawsuit brought by Redmond-based FutureSelect Portfolio Management, Inc. against auditing...