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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Monday Evening Headlines
Sen. Patty Murray derides Trump's spending bill, WA cherry growers struggle to find workers, and it'll cost more to fish and hunt in WA.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Gov. Ferguson urges Congress to protect Medicaid, student's family sues Seattle Public Schools over alleged antisemitism, and WA opens its first publicly funded EV charging station.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Mayor Harrell proposes big changes to Seattle's tax code, WA gets a tepid economic outlook, and digital kiosks are coming to a Seattle street corner near you.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Seattle bans algorithmic rent-setting software, WA Rep. Schrier grills RFK Jr. over vaccines, and officials say fugitive Travis Decker may not be alive.
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AI could mean fewer tech jobs in Seattle
In a recent memo to employees, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence is ultimately going to mean fewer jobs at the company, as AI transforms how work gets done. Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop is here to talk about what AI could mean for Amazon, and Seattle's tech industry as a whole.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Microsoft employees brace for mass layoffs, Seattle sues Trump over frozen public safety grants, and Seattle gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Judge rules in favor of WA over medical research cuts, plans are underway to replace Seattle's Peace Park statue, and more gray whales are being stranded this year in WA.
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A tiny handlebar sensor could make cycling safer in Seattle
Seattle can be a dangerous place to ride your bike. On some roads, cars just get too close. And if you’re new to cycling here, how do you know which routes are safest? We talk with University of Washington PhD student Joe Breda, who's developed a handlebar sensor that's helping to map the region’s riskiest bike routes.
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Friday Evening Headlines
Amazon sponsors Trump's military parade, WA sues low income housing providers for duping seniors, and Trump cancels an agreement meant to help salmon recovery.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
WA sues over Trump's military deployment in CA, WA ferries will soon be back to full service, and a rare tree blooms in Seattle.