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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How taking 'The Pledge' could help Seattle's homeless
Seattle is pouring millions into easing the plight of homeless people. But one Seattleite says many small kindnesses could help too. Devin Silvernail...
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Why 'revenge porn' photos are so hard to scrub from the internet
Kim Malcolm talks with Melissa Crowe, research director for the Puget Sound Business Journal about the challenges faced by victims of revenge porn.
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Primary results: Democrats will have the edge in Olympia this November
Kim Malcolm talks with Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins about the initial primary results for Washington's statewide and legislative races.
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As heroin addiction rises, Renton gets new treatment clinic
Emily Fox talks with Molly Carney, executive director of Evergreen Treatment Services, about a new opioid treatment clinic opening this week in Renton.
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Here's what Washington state sounded like in Philadelphia
The Democratic National Convention wrapped up on Thursday night, with Hillary Clinton accepting the party's presidential nomination. KUOW's David Hyde...
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Controversy over football concussion study engulfs UW doctor
Kim Malcolm talks with ESPN's Steve Fainaru about allegations made against Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at...
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'He was our guy': Broadcaster Rick Rizzs reflects on Griffey's career
Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs about his memories of Ken Griffey Jr. The former Mariners outfielder will be inducted...
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This is what Washington state sounded like in Cleveland
The Republican National Convention wrapped up last night with Donald Trump accepting the party's presidential nomination. KUOW's David Hyde and Matt...
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Renting in Seattle? City could put a cap on your move-in fees
Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien about a proposal that would limit how much landlords could charge for security deposits...
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As heroin deaths decline in King County, addiction still on the rise
Kim Malcolm talks with University of Washington professor Caleb Banta-Green about a report on 2015 drug trends in King County. It finds heroin overdoses...