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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

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    WA files more lawsuits against the Trump Administration, Microsoft turns 50, and we look at the politically charged fight over parents' access to schools. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  • Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Todd Bishop

    This week…  Microsoft is turning 50! Get ready for those AARP mailers.  Seattle’s signature mist may be changing. Climate scientists say our rain is getting more intense. And a Ballard baker is serving up sweet cake slices from a refrigerated cake ATM. Seattle Met Food Editor Naomi Tomky and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    WA's AG sues local landlords for alleged price fixing, Sen. Cantwell sponsors bill to curb Presidential tariffs, and refugees are still coming to WA, but help is hard to find. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  • How budget woes might affect your summer on public land

    The Pacific Northwest is a jewel.  Camping and hiking can be magical. But a lot of work goes into keeping trails safe and clear. That work may not get done this year because conservation nonprofits say federal cuts are eating into their budget. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Eric Neumann will bring us up to date.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Boeing CEO admits mistakes before Congress, ICE officials arrest 37 people during workplace raid in Bellingham, and electric vehicle sales in WA are stuck in neutral. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy

  • Seattle wants to be a major hub for AI

    Like it or not, artificial intelligence is here, and Seattle wants in.  The full potential of AI is still being explored, but Seattle is angling to become a leader in the industry. They’re trying to lure startups and talent with a fancy new AI incubator on the waterfront. Geekwire Editor Taylor Soper will tell us more.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Gov. Ferguson says he'll veto any budget that includes a wealth tax, WA joins lawsuit over federal cuts to public health, and two Muslim holidays are getting state recognition. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  • A visit to SAM for "Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei"

    If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Seattle Art Museum, you might not want to miss the latest exhibit. SAM has a major retrospective called “Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei.” SAM’s show is the largest exhibition of Ai Weiwei’s work ever shown in the U.S. We talk with Foong Ping, SAM's Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art.

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    Fare enforcement starts on King County Metro buses, Washington leads a coalition to defend the National Environmental Policy Act, and Cornish College starts a new chapter with hundreds of layoffs this Spring. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.