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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Lack of affordable child care costs WA $2 billion per year, report says
Paige Browning talks with child care advocate Ryan Pricco about how a shortage of affordable child care in Washington is affecting the state's economy.
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‘We feel like there's a serial killer on the street.’ Fentanyl’s death toll in the Seattle area
Gabe Lilienthal, a Ballard High School student, died on September 29, after taking what he thought was oxycodone.
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You’re compassionate, so why aren’t you helping homeless people? Shankar Vedantam explains
This is Shankar Vedantam’s interview with Kim Malcolm, which was so good we transcribed it (lightly edited for clarity).
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The biggest soot polluter in the region is on King County land. Should it be?
Kim Malcolm talks with investigative reporter Robert McClure about the Ardagh Group's glass recycling plant in south Seattle.
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3 things you can do right now to help fight climate change
Kim Malcolm talks with the Nature Conservancy's James Schroeder about how small changes in our everyday lives can make a big difference in fighting climate change.
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How climate change can affect your mental health
Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Lise Van Susteren about the emotional toll of climate change.
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Former Seahawk Doug Baldwin on depression, life after football, and his mission to build community
Kim Malcolm talks with former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin.
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Spokane Republicans call for Rep. Matt Shea to step down
Kim Malcolm talks with journalist Leah Sottile about the numerous controversies involving Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley).
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What The Secret Files Tell Us About Abusive Priests In Seattle
Bill Radke speaks with Seattle Times reporter Lewis Kamb about his story profiling Rev. Michael Cody, a priest who worked in Western Washington for 21 years and sexually abused children.
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Seattle pot business owners say state policies leave trail for thieves
Kim Malcolm talks with Eric Scigliano about robberies and break-ins of Seattle marijuana businesses, and why some business owners believe state transparency laws may be playing a role.