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 Year Ahead: Boeing, Marijuana, And $15 Minimum Wage
Machinists cast their votes tonight on Boeing's contract extension. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray proposes raising the minimum hourly wage for city employees...
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Prosecutor Who Oversaw WAMU Fraud Case Retires After 35 Years
David Hyde talks with Bob Westinghouse about his three decades-long career as a federal prosecutor in western Washington.
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Seahawks Two Wins Away From Super Bowl
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle Times columnist Jerry Brewer about the Seattle Seahawks chances of making it to the Super Bowl.
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Local And National Union Leaders Divided Over Boeing Contract Vote
Jeannie Yandel talks with Clark University industrial relations professor Gary Chaison about the divide between national and local leaders of the...
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Adjunct Faculty At Seattle University Pushing To Unionize
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle University political science instructor Larry Cushnie about his efforts to organize a union for adjunct faculty members.
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Transportation Companies Disagree About Proposed Ride-Sharing Regulations
Marcie Sillman talks with Brooke Steger, general manager of Uber Seattle, and Sam Guled, president of Eastside For Hire, about the Seattle City Council...
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Nirvana Headed To Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Marcie Sillman talks with music journalist and author Charles R. Cross about Nirvana's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Union Bus Driver Says Contract Proposal Is "Attack On The Work Force"
Ross Reynolds talks with King County Metro Transit bus driver Linda Averill about why she's opposed to the proposed contract between King County and the...
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How Washington State Ended Up A NAFTA Winner
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle Times economics columnist Jon Talton about the impact of NAFTA on Washington state's economy.
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City Attorney Wants More Pot Stores In Seattle To Curb Black Market
David Hyde talks with Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes about his request to the state Liquor Control Board for more recreational marijuana stores in...