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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

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    'The Adventures of Lil Big Fella'

    A new comic book tells stories of Black boys and girls growing up in Seattle's South End. We talk with Chukundi Salisbury, creator of 'The Adventures of Lil Big Fella.'

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    Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Casey Martin

    Howling winds, a river of rain and a twice impeached President. KUOW's Casey Martin and Seattle Times food and drink writer Tan Vinh break down another hectic news week. Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow

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    So far it's slow going for vaccines

    Covid vaccines were supposed to be the hopeful kickoff to 2021, but the rollout is going far slower than planned. The good news? Mass vaccination sites are on their way.

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    Rep. Pramila Jayapal on impeachment

    The House of Representatives is set to make history today when it votes whether to impeach President Trump for a second time. We'll talk with Seattle congresswoman Pramila Jayapal about why she's voting yes.

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    State lawmakers meet amid pandemic, protest

    Security checkpoints ringed the Capitol as the state legislative session got underway on Monday, and the FBI is warning of more armed demonstrations to come. We’ll talk with KUOW’s Casey Martin and Austin Jenkins about the first day of business in Olympia.

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    What drove the insurrection?

    Seeing armed men storm government buildings on TV is shocking. But anti-government extremists have been with us for decades, and lately, they're feeling emboldened.

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    Chaos in D.C.

    A politically charged mob, egged on by the sitting president, overruns the U.S. Capitol and brings democracy to a halt. We hear how it went for our state's congressional delegation and get perspective from University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara.

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    A plan to streamline homeless relief hits a snag

    A little over a year ago, King County and the city of Seattle teamed up to help streamline a complicated network of homeless services. But things have not gone as planned.

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    Bumping up against the limits of presidential power

    After weeks of fighting an election outcome he doesn't like, President Trump is running out of time. But the danger to American democracy will stick around even after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in.