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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Washington ACLU Director Reflects On 37-Year Career
Ross Reynolds talks with Kathleen Taylor, executive director of the ACLU of Washington, about her long career advocating for civil liberties and free...
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Mental Health Advocates Push For Change Of ‘Shattered System’
Steve Scher talks with mental health advocate Sandi Ando about a proposed law that would allow people to petition a court to have a family member...
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Mike Pesca Likes The Seahawks For Super Bowl Champs
Steve Scher checks in with Mike Pesca, NPR sports correspondent and voice on Slate's 'Hang Up and Listen' podcast, about why he thinks the Seattle...
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What It's Like To Cover The Super Bowl
David Hyde catches up with Jerry Brewer, Seattle Times columnist and radio host, about what it's like to cover the Super Bowl.
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Gambling: It May Be Illegal But 'Everyone Likes To Have A Little Action On The Game'
Super Sunday is big business between ticket sales, television revenue and tourism. But a huge amount of money will also be changing hands based on an...
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How Rising Taxes For Wealthy Americans Will Impact Economic Inequality
David Hyde talks with economist Dean Baker about why tax rates for wealthy Americans are going up and how that could impact economic disparity.
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Surviving An Attack Of The Undead
David Hyde talks with writer Max Brooks about how to survive a zombie apocalypse and about his book, "The Zombie Survival Guide." This interview...
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Proposed Bill Would Make 'Revenge Porn' A Felony In Washington
Ross Reynolds talks with activist Charlotte Laws about her daughter's experience as a revenge porn victim.
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Inslee's State Of The State, Legislative Session Kicks Off, And Machinists Union President Retires
Washington Governor Jay Inslee pushed for a higher minimum wage and increased education funding during his State of the State Address this week. The...
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New Rule Allows SPD Chief To Hire Top Staff From Outside Department
Ross Reynolds talks with former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper about a new city policy that allows the police chief to hire top command staff from...