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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The Nation's Dave Zirin On The Intersection Of Sports And Social Justice
Jeannie Yandel talks with Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation, about the role of professional sports in conversations about race, gender and social...
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Attorney Reflects On Two Decades Of Fighting For 'Hanford Downwinders'
David Hyde speaks with attorney Richard Eymann about the history of 'Hanford downwinders' -- people who believed they suffered health problems after...
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Federal Government Alarmed By Unsafe Conditions At Western State Hospital
David Hyde talks with Associated Press reporter Martha Bellisle about her investigation into safety conditions at Western State Hospital. This year, the...
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What Do A Murder Of Crows Understand About Death?
Ross Reynolds talks with University of Washington PhD student Kaeli Swift about her research into why crows gather around their dead. Read more about...
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Does Renoir Suck? Seattle Art Museum Expert Weighs In
Was Pierre-Auguste Renoir a “far more complex and thoughtful painter than generally assumed” who influenced a generation of avant-garde artists, or was...
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SPU Student Reflects On Trauma After A School Shooting
Jeannie Yandel talks with Seattle Pacific University student Chris Howard about his experience dealing with the aftermath of the 2014 shooting at SPU in...
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Why Heroin Addiction Treatment In Rural Areas Is So Hard To Come By
Ross Reynolds talks with Molly Carney, executive director of Evergreen Treatment Services, about a pilot program that will expand access for heroin and...
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Will Oregon Pot Stores Steal Business From Washington?
David Hyde talks with Portland Mercury reporter Dirk VanderHart about how legal marijuana in Oregon could affect pot businesses in Vancouver, Washington.
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Seattleites' Road Taxes Could Add Up To A Lot
The cure for some of Seattle’s transportation pains may be tough to swallow: a nearly $800 increase in annual taxes, fees and user charges for the city...
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The Impact Of The GOP Shakeup On Northwest Republicans
Ross Reynolds talks with reporter Jeff Mapes of The Oregonian about how John Boehner's resignation as Speaker of the House could affect Republican...