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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

  • Weekend Listen: Seattle social workers treating atypical anorexia, southwest Washington’s shark superhighway, and Vancouver, WA’s blind high schoolers playing goalball

    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. When we think of someone suffering from anorexia, the image that usually comes to mind is someone who’s skinny, even skeletal… But actually, you can suffer from anorexia in any size body. Southwest Washington’s Willapa Bay is known around the world for its oysters… But every summer the bay also turns into a shark superhighway. You probably know most sports by name, even if you’re not a fan. But, have you heard of goalball? That’s the sport of choice for some athletes at Washington State’s School for the Blind.

  • The health insurance marketplace can be overwhelming. KC has navigators to help

    We’re about 3 weeks into health insurance open enrollment. If you don’t get insurance through your employer, you’ll likely be looking to the Affordable Care Act’s Health Exchange. This year, people seeking ACA plans are experiencing sticker shock and new federal rules around coverage. We'll will talk with one of the King County employees helping people navigate these changes.

  • Your favorite late night hot dog spot may need a permit

    Sometimes, a hot dog isn’t just a hot dog. King County Public Health says the number of unpermitted food carts is going up, with no signs of slowing down. Seattle Times Food Writer Jackie Varriano is here to tell us why.

  • Seattle Torrent hit the ice, marking a women's sports milestone

    The Seattle Torrent hit the ice on Friday for their first-ever regular season game. The Professional Women’s Hockey League expanded this season to Seattle, which now stands as only the second metro-area in the U.S. with pro women’s teams in hockey, soccer, and basketball. Seattle Now host Paige Browning is here to talk about the Torrent, and what to expect during this inaugural season.

  • WILSOOOOOON! Seattle casts away incumbents

    There’s a new slate of politicians entering Seattle city government. Axios reporter Melissa Santos will tell us why things went so badly for the incumbents and what to watch with our new city leaders.

  • Weekend Listen: Seattle autism researchers say there’s no “silver bullet,” and Washington colleges lose federal funding for migrant students

    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. US health secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr., has announced what he thinks are at least one cause and one cure for autism. Local researchers are pushing back on those claims. And this summer, the Trump administration eliminated funding that helps children from migrant families attend college. We’ll learn about what that means for Washington students.

  • Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Nathalie Graham

    This week… We finally have a winner in the hotly-contested mayor's race. Washington's chain restaurants are charging you more than anywhere else. And Sound Transit has a new merch drop - just in time for the holidays. Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week.

  • Seattle's iconic, underrated Soundgarden enters the HOF

    Last weekend, one of Seattle’s most influential bands was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Soundgarden helped define the sound of Seattle in the 1990s, and helped pave the way for the grunge explosion. Seattle Now senior producer Andy Hurst is here now to talk about their legacy.

  • Getting serious about autism in a Tylenol-tinged comedy show

    The Trump administration recently re-upped its commitment to finding root causes and treatment for autism spectrum disorder. Federal officials have called a recent rise in autism diagnoses “tragic” and “an epidemic.” We’ll hear from local autism advocates who are taking on these statements at a comedy event.

  • Is trade school the new comp sci degree?

    When it comes to the white-collar workforce, warning signals are blinking red. That uncertainty has more kids going blue collar. Trade schools are booming. This bonus episode from our friends at Booming asks as artificial intelligence and economic uncertainty reshape the labor market, could trade schools be the new ticket to the American Dream?