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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Proposed Bill Would Make 'Revenge Porn' A Felony In Washington
Ross Reynolds talks with activist Charlotte Laws about her daughter's experience as a revenge porn victim.
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Inslee's State Of The State, Legislative Session Kicks Off, And Machinists Union President Retires
Washington Governor Jay Inslee pushed for a higher minimum wage and increased education funding during his State of the State Address this week. The...
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New Rule Allows SPD Chief To Hire Top Staff From Outside Department
Ross Reynolds talks with former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper about a new city policy that allows the police chief to hire top command staff from...
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State Supreme Court To Legislature: Quicken Pace For Education Funding
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle attorney Phil Talmadge about the State Supreme Court's ruling that state lawmakers are not on track to fully fund...
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Seahawks One Win Away From Reaching Super Bowl
Marcie Sillman talks with Seattle Times columnist Jerry Brewer about the Seattle Seahawks' chances of reaching the Super Bowl.
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What Net Neutrality Court Ruling Means For Consumers
Marcie Sillman talks with CNET News senior writer Maggie Reardon about Tuesday's federal appeals court decision that says Internet service providers...
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With Super Bowl Hopes, Can Seahawks Live Up To The Hype?
Ross Reynolds talks with Seattle Times columnist Jerry Brewer about the Seattle Seahawks' chances to beat the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the NFL playoffs.
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Murray And Sawant Take Office, SPD Shakeup, And 520 Bridge Over Budget
The eyes of the nation descended on Seattle city hall this week as Mayor Ed Murray and City Councilmember Kshama Sawant took office. In one of his first acts, the mayor named Harry Bailey Seattle's new interim police chief. Also, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced the 520 bridge project will need a lot more money to get completed.
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The Role Of 'Basketball Diplomacy' In North Korea
When former basketball star Dennis Rodman implied to CNN that Kenneth Bae, a Lynnwood, Wash., man imprisoned in North Korea, had committed a crime, Bae’s sister lashed out.
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How State Senator Adam Kline's Life And Career Was Shaped By The Civil Rights Movement
David Hyde talks with State Senator Adam Kline about how the civil rights movement shaped his life and political career.