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 The Gates Foundation Bankrolled And Built National Support For Common Core
Marcie Sillman talks with Washington Post reporter Lyndsey Layton about how the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded and built political support for Common Core academic standards in more than 40 states.
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The National Push To Unionize Adjunct Faculty At Universities
Marcie Sillman talks with Inside Higher Ed reporter Colleen Flaherty about the push by the Service Employees International Union to unionize adjunct faculty members.
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Following SPU Shooting, Mental Health Advocates Push For Early Intervention
Marcie Sillman talks with Sandi Ando about reforming Washington state's mental health system. Ando is public policy chair for Washington's chapter of...
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SPU Shooting, Minimum Wage Passes, And Amazon Controversy Grows
A shooting on the campus of Seattle Pacific University on Thursday left one person dead and two others seriously injured. Seattle made history this...
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My Posse's At The Symphony? Sir Mix-A-Lot Goes Classical
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot about his upcoming performance with the Seattle Symphony. Update: The performance was a hit, with...
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Marijuana Businessman Sues Wenatchee For Right To Open Retail Store
David Hyde talks with Seattle attorney Hilary Bricken about a lawsuit against the city of Wenatchee, which has banned marijuana businesses. Bricken's...
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How The Physical World Affects Our Behavior And Emotions
Marcie Sillman talks with psychologist Thalma Lobel about her new book, "Sensation: The New Science Of Physical Intelligence."
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How Police Reform Is Taking Shape In Portland
Marcie Sillman talks with Portland Mercury news editor Denis Theriault about police reform at the Portland Police Department.
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New Plan To Save Transit In Seattle Would Tax Employers And Parking
Steve Scher talks with Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata about his proposal to preserve bus service in Seattle.
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Chief Nominee O'Toole: 'I Don't Want To Just Tick Boxes'
Ross Reynolds talks with Seattle police chief nominee Kathleen O' Toole about her top priorities for leading the Seattle Police Department.