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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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Seattle to get new 'Makers' District' with affordable housing, kidney doc who trained at UW denied reentry into the U.S., and another top staffer resigns from Gov. Ferguson's office. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Sen. Murray decries cuts to Medicaid, WA joins effort to protect passport access for trans people, and Seattle's skies are busy with bald eagles this spring. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
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The PNW natural disaster you probably aren’t thinking about
There are plenty of natural disasters to worry about in the Pacific Northwest, like earthquakes, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. But you may have heard less about lahars -- fast-moving mudflows that emerge from volcanoes. Seattle-based narrative journalist Wudan Yan has written about lahars for Popular Mechanics, and how scientists are sounding the alarm about the threats they pose to communities near Mount Rainier.
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Friday Evening Headlines
UW and WSU under investigation by Trump's Department of Education, Seattle's expanding its preschool program, and a top staffer of Governor Ferguson suddenly resigns. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
WA sues over Trump's effort to dismantle Education Dept, kids in WA could face social media restrictions, and U.S. Forest Service firings are creating huge ripple effects in the PNW. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
The University of Washington implements a hiring freeze, British Columbia bans U.S. alcohol sales at government stores, and Mayor Harrell has a new challenger. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
UW will pay out $4 million to settle tuition lawsuit, bill to require gun safety course advances in Olympia, and a Seattle law firm targeted by President Trump hits back with a lawsuit. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Seattle's Redfin bought by real estate firm, four Tesla Cybertrucks are torched overnight in Seattle, and the Seahawks are losing three star players. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Love daylight saving time? Your body clock hates it
Starting today, you’ll get an extra hour of daylight in the evening, which a lot of people like, especially here in Seattle. But scientists say springing forward is bad for our health. Science journalist Lynne Peeples says the debate over daylight saving time misses the point, and it's more important to make our work days flexible to our individual body clocks. She's the author of The Inner Clock.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
WA Ferries to delay converting boats to hybrid-electric, another candidate emerges to challenge Mayor Harrell, and what's behind the small earthquakes lately? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.