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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What's Hot Right Now: Downtown Seattle Property Values
Ross Reynolds talks with economist and real estate analyst Matthew Gardner about the commercial real estate market in Seattle.
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Nearly 87 Percent Of Mentally Ill Washingtonians Are Unemployed
Ross Reynolds talks with David Johnson, CEO of Navos Mental Health Solutions, about the connections between mental illness and unemployment. A recent...
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How Safe Are Escalators In Washington?
Ross Reynolds talks with Tacoma News Tribune reporter Melissa Santos about her investigation into escalator safety in Washington state.
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When 'The Beautiful Game' Was Chaotic And Dangerous
Marcie Sillman talks with University of Washington professor Joe Janes about the original rules of soccer, published in 1863.
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In Defense Of Research On Unconscious Patients At Harborview
Marcie Sillman talks with bioethicist Arthur Caplan about the implications of involving people in a research study without their consent. Caplan directs the bioethics division at New York University's Langone Medical Center.
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Your Burning Questions About Legal Pot, Answered
Marcie Sillman talks with Alison Holcomb, drug policy director for the ACLU of Washington, about marijuana legalization in Washington state.
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Your Burning Questions About Legal Pot, Answered
Marcie Sillman talks with Alison Holcomb, drug policy director for the ACLU of Washington, about marijuana legalization in Washington state.
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Mayor Murray On SDOT, City Light Money, And Gun Violence
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle Mayor Ed Murray about Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco's salary increase, the newly appointed head of SDOT, and...
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Wash. Congressman Jim McDermott Talks Supreme Court, Immigration Reform, And More
Marcie Sillman talks with U.S. Congressman Jim McDermott about the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decisions, President Obama's executive action on...
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How Obama's Action On Immigration Reform Could Affect WA
Marcie Sillman talks with KUOW reporter Liz Jones about how President Obama's executive action on immigration policy could affect Washington state.