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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New Approach For Washington's Female Prisoners
Ross Reynolds speaks with Jane Parnell, superintendent of the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, about the DOC's new approach for...
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No Deal In Sight Between Boeing And Machinists Union
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates about negotiations between Boeing and Machinists District 751 to build the 777X...
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What Are The Health Implications Of Banning Trans Fats?
Marcie Sillman talks with clinical dietitian and nutritionist Judy Simon about how banning trans fats will make people healthier in light of a new FDA...
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Seattle Non-Profit's Role In Newly Approved Vaccine For Deadly Brain Disease
Ross Reynolds talks with Dr. Kathy Neuzil about a vaccine for the deadly brain disease Japanese encephalitis that has been recently approved by the...
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Many Indian Tribes Not Likely To Allow Recreational Marijuana
Ross Reynolds interviews Robert Anderson, director of the Native American Law Center at the University of Washington, who explains why most Native American
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Microsoft Profits Up, But Amazon's Workforce Surpasses Them
There was big news from our region’s tech giants this week: Microsoft's profits are up nearly 17 percent over the past year, and Amazon now has more than
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Good Luck, Challengers: Seattle Council Members Usually Hang On To Seats
When you fill out your ballot in the coming days, you should know that the people you elect to the Seattle City Council might just stay there for a long
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Wash. Mental Health Advocates Pushing For Increased Funding Of Outpatient Programs
Washington state is facing a crisis when it comes to providing beds for psychiatric care. On a per capita basis, according to a 2009 national report,
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Could 23rd & Union Become Pot Central?
Beginning next year, as many as 21 marijuana retail stores could be open for business in Seattle — and that's sparked a contentious debate over where...
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Oregon Sen. Wyden On The NSA, "The Law Always Ought To Be Public"
"When the American people find out how their government has secretly interpreted the Patriot Act, they are going to be stunned, and they are going to be