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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Feds To Washington State Hospitals: Improve Patient Safety Or Face Penalties
Marcie Sillman talks with freelance journalist Lisa Stiffler about infection rates and patient safety in Washington hospitals.
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Why Some Convicted Sex Offenders Never Get Released
Marcie Sillman talks with King County public defender Virginia Faller about Washington state's civil commitment laws.
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Is It Possible To Change What Google Reveals About You?
Marcie Sillman talks with University of Washington professor Joe Janes about online reputation management.
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Are Teachers Unions On The Decline?
Marcie Sillman talks with Politico's senior education reporter Stephanie Simon about the challenges facing teachers unions.
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How The Gates Foundation Bankrolled And Built National Support For Common Core
Marcie Sillman talks with Washington Post reporter Lyndsey Layton about how the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded and built political support for Common Core academic standards in more than 40 states.
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The National Push To Unionize Adjunct Faculty At Universities
Marcie Sillman talks with Inside Higher Ed reporter Colleen Flaherty about the push by the Service Employees International Union to unionize adjunct faculty members.
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Following SPU Shooting, Mental Health Advocates Push For Early Intervention
Marcie Sillman talks with Sandi Ando about reforming Washington state's mental health system. Ando is public policy chair for Washington's chapter of...
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SPU Shooting, Minimum Wage Passes, And Amazon Controversy Grows
A shooting on the campus of Seattle Pacific University on Thursday left one person dead and two others seriously injured. Seattle made history this...
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My Posse's At The Symphony? Sir Mix-A-Lot Goes Classical
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot about his upcoming performance with the Seattle Symphony. Update: The performance was a hit, with...
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Marijuana Businessman Sues Wenatchee For Right To Open Retail Store
David Hyde talks with Seattle attorney Hilary Bricken about a lawsuit against the city of Wenatchee, which has banned marijuana businesses. Bricken's...