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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Will Oregon Pot Stores Steal Business From Washington?
David Hyde talks with Portland Mercury reporter Dirk VanderHart about how legal marijuana in Oregon could affect pot businesses in Vancouver, Washington.
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Seattleites' Road Taxes Could Add Up To A Lot
The cure for some of Seattle’s transportation pains may be tough to swallow: a nearly $800 increase in annual taxes, fees and user charges for the city...
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The Impact Of The GOP Shakeup On Northwest Republicans
Ross Reynolds talks with reporter Jeff Mapes of The Oregonian about how John Boehner's resignation as Speaker of the House could affect Republican...
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Why Police Lineups Often Fail
You see someone get assaulted. The cops ask you come down to the police station to check out a photo lineup. You pick the wrong person. It wasn’t...
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Why Eye Witnesses Often Pick The Wrong Person
Marcie Sillman talks with Lara Zarowsky, policy director for The Innocence Project Northwest, about why she wants to reform how police departments...
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Troubled Life of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Unfolds In New Film
Marcie Sillman talks with author and journalist Charles R. Cross about the new Kurt Cobain documentary, "Montage of Heck."
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The Mayor's Plan For Affordable Housing In Seattle
Ross Reynolds talks with Seattle Mayor Ed Murray about his plan for affordable housing in Seattle.
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You Down With TPP? Opposing Perspectives On The Trans Pacific Partnership
Marcie Sillman talks with Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland about why she supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Then, Ross Reynolds talks with Seattle...
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Which Adults Need A Measles Vaccine? It Depends On Your Age
Ross Reynolds talks with Washington State Department of Health educator Katie Wolt about who should get vaccinated for measles.
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Accidents Piling Up At State Transportation Project Sites
Ross Reynolds talks with Washington state Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson about recent accidents at the sites of state transportation projects.