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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

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Community clinics brace for an influx of patients, international enrollment has declined at UW, and the Seattle Torrent take the ice for the first time.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Gov. Ferguson declares emergency over shut down oil pipeline, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces transition team, and SIFF's executive director steps down.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Starbucks workers remain on strike, Mount Rainier is shrinking, and REI is getting back into the travel business.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    WA's entire delegation votes to release the Epstein files, Seattle World Cup prep continues, despite threats from President Trump, and Seattle Now hits 3 million downloads!

  • Seattle Torrent hit the ice, marking a women's sports milestone

    The Seattle Torrent hit the ice on Friday for their first-ever regular season game. The Professional Women’s Hockey League expanded this season to Seattle, which now stands as only the second metro-area in the U.S. with pro women’s teams in hockey, soccer, and basketball. Seattle Now host Paige Browning is here to talk about the Torrent, and what to expect during this inaugural season.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Katie Wilson elected as Seattle's next mayor, Starbucks baristas go on strike, and Cal Raleigh falls short of winning the American League MVP.

  • Seattle's iconic, underrated Soundgarden enters the HOF

    Last weekend, one of Seattle’s most influential bands was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Soundgarden helped define the sound of Seattle in the 1990s, and helped pave the way for the grunge explosion. Seattle Now senior producer Andy Hurst is here now to talk about their legacy.

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Wilson pulls within 2 points of Harrell in Seattle mayor's race, Girmay Zahilay claims victory in King County Executive race, and Soundgarden will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Katie Wilson gains ground in the mayor's race, Seattle Public Schools has a new superintendent, and Seattle's pro women's hockey team gets a name!

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Mayor Harrell increases lead over Katie Wilson, Starbucks employees authorize a strike, and the Seattle Storm introduce their new head coach.