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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1811 Eastlake: Where Formerly Homeless Alcoholics Are Allowed To Drink
Marcie Sillman talks with Bill Hobson about 1811 Eastlake -- a facility that houses formerly homeless, chronic alcoholics and allows people to drink....
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Seattle One Step Closer To Expanding Homeless Camps
Bill Radke talks with Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien about a proposal to expand and regulate homeless encampments in Seattle.
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New Proposal Calls For Testing All Rape Kits In Washington
Ross Reynolds talks with Erika Teschke about a bill in the state legislature that would require all new rape kits to be tested by the Washington state...
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How Making Movies In Washington Can Boost The State's Economy
Marcie Sillman talks with Washington Filmworks executive director Amy Lillard about a legislative proposal that would increase the amount of tax...
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Seattle University Adjuncts Pushing For Unionization, Better Job Security
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle University adjunct instructor Larry Cushnie about why he's advocating for improved working conditions for adjunct...
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Incredibly Resilient: A Look At Challenges Faced By Homeless Students
Jeannie Yandel talks with Marty Hartman about the challenges faced by homeless students in Washington state. Hartman is executive director of Mary's...
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Should Marijuana Be Used To Treat PTSD?
Ross Reynolds talks with state Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, about a bill he has introduced that would add PTSD to the list of conditions that could...
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One Judge's Plan To Combat Racial Disparity In King County Juvenile Court
Jeannie Yandel talks with Susan Craighead, King County Superior Court presiding judge, about why she's pushing to eliminate racial disparities in King County's juvenile justice system.
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Why High Potency Marijuana May Increase Risk Of Psychosis
Ross Reynolds talks with Roger Roffman, University of Washington professor emeritus, about the links between high potency marijuana and psychotic...
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How Do You Get Drivers To Slow Their Roll?
Marcie Sillman talks with Mark Hallenbeck about the implications of reducing speed limits in Seattle. Hallenbeck directs the Washington State...