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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'Any day the sickness will arrive.' ICE detainees in Tacoma brace for COVID-19
This week, activists held a protest outside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, pushing for the release of vulnerable detainees amid the coronavirus pandemic. The protest is taking the form of a car caravan to maintain social distancing.
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ER doctor says he was fired for calling out unsafe COVID-19 conditions
For the last 17 years, Dr. Ming Lin has worked in the emergency room at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham. He says he was fired from his job last week, after publicly calling on the hospital to better protect patients and staff from COVID-19.
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Governor Inslee asks industries to shift to wartime-style medical gear production
Paige Browning update on coronavirus impact and response
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COVID-19 news update: Tuesday edition
Keep calm, hunker down, stay healthy: Distance bends the curve
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Going the distance on social distancing: ‘It’s time to double down’
Paige Browning talks to KUOW’s Kate Walters about preparations for riding out the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stimulus Friday: $3 billion in federal funds coming to Washington state
Paige Browning has the latest on the coronavirus crisis
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Massive wave of unemployment claims as Washington faces COVID-19
The latest developments in the coronavirus crisis
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If hospitals in Washington state become overwhelmed, who gets life-saving care?
‘This is really serious. It's like war. We need to act like we're at war.’
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Lockdown Tuesday: Defining ‘essential’
Paige Browning gives us the latest coronavirus response update
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Finding support and kindness in the Coronavirus neighborhood
KUOW’s Community Engagement team looks for the helpers