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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As Fort Lawton opens a new chapter, we explore its complex history in Seattle
Kim Malcolm talks with author John Hamann about the history of Seattle's Fort Lawton.
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Can the U.S. women repeat as World Cup champions?
Kim Malcolm talks with Lesle Gallimore about the 2019 Women's World Cup, and the outlook for the United States Women's National Soccer Team.
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130 years ago, the Great Seattle Fire changed the city forever
Kim Malcolm talks with MOHAI's Leonard Garfield about the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, and how it changed Seattle forever.
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Sen. Murray: 'This Supreme Court really concerns me'
Kim Malcolm talks with U.S. Senator Patty Murray about the future of Roe v. Wade, and whether Congress should begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
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Safe for pregnant women to smoke pot? UW study hopes to find out
Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Natalia Kleinhans about a new study that will research the effects of marijuana on the brain development of infants.
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Lummi Nation asks federal government for emergency intervention to aid Puget Sound orcas
Kim Malcolm talks with Squil-le-he-le Raynell Morris about why the Lummi Nation is asking NOAA to issue an emergency intervention to save Puget Sound orcas.
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Free college is coming for more low income students in Washington
Kim Malcolm talks with Michael Meotti about the Workforce Education Investment Act.
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Homeless encampment cleared after drug bust
A City of Seattle team began closing down an unauthorized homeless camp along South Dearborn Street in Seattle Monday.
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As measles outbreak hits Western Washington, here's what you need to know
Paige Browning talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin about the current outbreak of measles in the Puget Sound region.
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Presidential hopeful Jay Inslee unveils his $9 trillion plan to fight climate change
Paige Browning talks with Seattle Times reporter Jim Brunner about Jay Inslee's climate plan.