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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How wet is it? Historically wet. A glimpse into the future of PNW weather trends
'With the changing climate, we actually do expect to see wetter falls, wetter winters, and wetter springs with the types of flooding that we're seeing now. '
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Time runs out on harmful Native American names and mascots in WA schools
‘What the literature tells us is that these mascots lead people to discriminate against indigenous people. They're more likely to stereotype us as aggressive, as savages, or as primitive.’
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At Seattle Art Museum, the art and influence of photographer Imogen Cunningham
'She was constantly evolving, constantly working with and meeting other artists, both within photography and beyond. She was an exceptionally vocal champion for women, especially in the arts, and especially in photography.'
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Washington AG takes opioid distributors to court. Lawyer who tracks settlements weighs the risks
‘As a Seattleite and new Washingtonian, I was secretly proud. I like Bob Ferguson for coming out with his arms swinging.’
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Rain got you holed up? Wait it out with these indoor arts events
It's shaping up to be a very wet weekend here in the Puget Sound region. If you're channeling your inner Mossback and working up the nerve to wander about, we have some recommendations for you. KUOW’s Kim Malcolm asked Crosscut Arts and Culture Editor Brangien Davis for her picks.
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Jayapal trumpets infrastructure bill passage, predicts success for Build Back Better
‘I'm looking forward to continuing to rebuild the trust because at the end of the day, not a single Republican will vote for universal childcare, universal Pre-K, lowering prescription drug prices, investing in housing, taking on climate change, supporting immigration.’
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Washington AG Bob Ferguson rallies other state leaders to help build back local journalism
“For us to thrive as a country, as a democracy and a republic, we need to have a free, independent media.”
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Weekend arts & culture picks: an immersive exhibition, and a gallery show with an amazing backstory
Paige Browning talks with Seattle Times features reporter Brendan Kiley about some of his favorite arts and culture events happening this weekend and beyond.
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Jury rules GEO Group must pay detainees minimum wage, not $1 per day
‘I think this case vividly illustrates the problems that you have when you have a private corporation running this detention center, which is for all purposes a prison.’
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The hopeful orca study, and the backlash that ensued
‘They basically said we looked in one spot in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and we saw a whole lot of Chinook. Their point was, everyone would have thought that where the southern residents live you'd see an empty pantry.’