Patricia Murphy
Host
About
Patricia Murphy is the host of Seattle Now, a daily news podcast.
Her interviews focus on experts and newsmakers. Previously, you could find Patricia on the beat reporting on military and veteran affairs, justice, and health.
In 2018 Patricia received a regional Edward R. Murrow award for a series about the motivations of young people who carry guns. In 2005 she received a national Edward R. Murrow award for her reporting on injection drug use.
Though her first job in news was throwing hard copies of the Sunday paper from her bike, Patricia also graduated from Emerson College with a B.S. in Communications.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Dart Center, Ochberg Society for Trauma Journalism
Podcasts
Stories
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What's changed since we got the Strippers' Bill of Rights?
Seattle Times reporter Catalina Gaitán is here to talk about the successes, failures, and future possibilities of the so called Strippers' Bill of Rights.
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Digging up an underrated PNW delicacy
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Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Dr. Kirk Honda
This week… We got an idea of just how much the average person needs to make to afford rent in Seattle. After 125 years, the independently run U Bookstore is entering a partnership with Barnes and Noble. And if you’re waiting for the Light Rail to connect to the east side, keep waiting. Sound Transit officials say there’s been a delay, and you’ll have to wait until the beginning of next year. Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Psychology in Seattle Podcast Host Dr. Kirk Honda are here to break down the week.
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Sharing recipes and building community: Recipes of the C-ID
We learn about a community cookbook called Recipes of the C-ID and bake one of recipes with co-creator Molly Nguyen.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
ICE agents are arresting people outside of Seattle Immigration Court hearings, Microsoft executives are upset with Washington's new state taxes, and a local participant on singing show "The Voice" made it to the finals this week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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A tech job at Microsoft meant stability. Not anymore.
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Barnes & Noble to take over University Book Store space in Seattle's U District
After more than 100 years in business as an independent bookstore, the University Book Store in Seattle’s U District will soon be home to Barnes & Noble.
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Is Washington on the verge of a psychedelic renaissance?
Psilocybin isn’t legal in Washington state, but a growing number of people are interested in using it recreationally and therapeutically. Researchers at the University of Washington are studying how psilocybin can be used to help with trauma and alcohol use disorder. We’ll talk more about medical and recreational use of psilocybin with KUOW Online Editor Stephen Howie.
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Oh no, it's odorous ant season!
Odorous house ants are a tiny but mighty nuisance, and they’re thriving here in Seattle. And if you want to keep them out of your living spaces, killing them on sight isn’t enough. Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell is here to arm us with the knowledge to deal with these pests.
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Saturday Special: Brothers in ICE Detention face uncertain future, Snohomish firefighters take Covid vaccine fight to federal court, and blended college classes at the Washington State Penitentiary
On Saturdays, Seattle Now is bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… Two brothers being held at the Northwest ICE processing center in Tacoma face an uncertain future. The “Snohomish Eight” – firefighters suing their Snohomish County employer over religious discrimination – take their fight to federal court. And classes in Walla Walla have blended students from an elite college with students from the Washington State Penitentiary.