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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Streaming in Seattle: Drag star Cherdonna, a time machine noir, and War at Hugo House
'It's a story within a story. We get both the real-life family, and we see them making this noir detective show, which features great Seattle actors. There’s also a time machine.'
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Washington state and detainees challenge $1-a-day pay policy
AG’s Office wants a finding that the minimum wage law applies to detainees
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Calls to 'Defund SPD' started one year ago: so how’s that going?
In response to city-wide protests following George Floyd’s murder, the Seattle City Council vowed to chop the city's police department budget in half. KUOW’s Kim Malcolm spoke with Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman about what's changed with policing in Seattle ... and what hasn't.
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How a new law requiring the recording of interrogations could prevent wrongful convictions
Paige Browning talks with Lara Zarowsky of the Washington Innocence Project about a new law that requires police interrogations to be recorded on both audio and video.
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Weekend arts & culture picks: a dazzling exhibition at the Frye, live music, and outdoor theatre
Most Fridays on KUOW's All Things Considered, we're getting recommendations for the weekend. Today, our guide is Margo Vansynghel, arts & culture reporter for Crosscut.
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No weekend plans yet? Here’s an eclectic ticket
‘There are some fan favorites: Asia O'Hara, Vanessa "Vanjie" Mateo, Kim Chi, Plastique.’
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Drug overdose deaths increased by more than 30% in WA amid pandemic
‘I think one of the reasons we're seeing a higher rate of fatal overdoses is because more often people are alone.’
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Beware the swindler disguised as philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
‘I've never been involved in one of these. I picture people getting a letter, and then immediately sending money. What actually happens is much more devious.’
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An uncertain future for affordable housing in Bellevue
‘DASH had to sue Boston Financial on several other properties. It won the case, but they also had to postpone fixing leaky roofs and rotting decks.’
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Weekend arts picks: an eclectic mix of jazz, kung fu, and Brandi Carlile
‘At one point, there were 34 nightclubs along Jackson Street alone, during the jazz heyday.’