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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Environment
Best of 2023: We foraged mushrooms and they were delicious
There’s something for everyone in the Pacific Northwest. But if you are passionate about foraging mushrooms, our region is one of the best. Back in spring, we spoke with author Daniel Winkler about how mushroom hunting helps connect us with nature and find a few things to eat.
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Environment
Best of 2023: Saying goodbye to Tokitae
Today we’ll revisit an episode on the life of Tokitae - the last southern resident Orca whale in captivity. She died in August. We talked to Lummi Nation member Jay Julius and Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes in August about her life and the story of endangered Orcas.
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Environment
Best of 2023: The hike that's too Enchanting
The Seattle Now team makes a lot of shows. We love so many, but some really shine. This week, we’re going to highlight some of our favorite conversations of the year. This one is a look into one of the most beautiful hikes that Washington has to offer: The Enchantments. The crystal-clear lakes and gorgeous views are a huge draw. People love them… But maybe a little too much. Nature writer Luke Whelan is here to talk about how hikers are putting strain on the area’s ecosystem, and how people are trying to keep it clean and safe.
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Arts & Life
Best of 2023: Want to meet your neighbors? Pet their cats.
We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season. To round out the year, the Seattle Now team is revisiting some of our favorite episodes, starting with a trip to visit Chris Watson in Tacoma. Chris is better known as the man behind the hugely successful TikTok account Catluminati. The channel has brought him closer to his neighbors, and also changed his relationship with his mental health.
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Arts & Life
Music to cure the winter blues
Today is the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year. Between the short days and the holidays, this time of year can be a lot for many of us. Music can help. KEXP host Kennady Quille shares some of her favorite local music to play when the winter blues are in full force.
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Business
It was a big year for labor in Seattle
Strikes, layoffs, worker shortages. There’s been a lot going on in the labor market this year. And unemployment has stayed low which means there’s work out there for job seekers. KUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg talks us through some of Seattle’s top labor stories of 2023.
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Health
More youth in WA are seeking gender affirming care
The number of people under eighteen years old seeking gender-affirming care has skyrocketed in Washington. One reason may be bills in other states banning the care. Seattle Times Health Reporter Elise Takahama explains what's going on in our region.
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Health
Getting weird to combat Seasonal Depression
There’s a lot of mental health advice out there about how to deal with seasonal depression. But John Moe says there’s probably something unexpected, maybe even weird, that can help just as much as a sun lamp or Vitamin D pills. John is the host of the podcast Depresh Mode. Today, he explains how to find your own offbeat solution to Seasonal Depression.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Marcus Harrison Green
This week… Cinerama is back, under a new name that nobody can seem to remember. Boeing is calling all its commercial airline employees back into the office for all five days a week. And the Seattle City Council turned their attention to our city’s sidewalks, or, I guess the lack of sidewalks. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.
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Arts & Life
The theater formerly known as Cinerama is back
After three and a half years, Seattle’s Cinerama is back: Under new ownership, and with a new name. The SIFF Cinema Downtown's grand re-opening is tonight with a showing of Wonka. It's a sign that Seattle's film scene is thriving, despite the effects of the pandemic. Chase Burns, editor of The Ticket, and Jas Keimig, in are here to tell us why this theater is so special, and what its return means for Seattle’s film scene.