Patricia Murphy
Host
About
Patricia Murphy is the host of Seattle Now, a daily news podcast.
Her interviews focus on experts and newsmakers. Previously, you could find Patricia on the beat reporting on military and veteran affairs, justice, and health.
In 2018 Patricia received a regional Edward R. Murrow award for a series about the motivations of young people who carry guns. In 2005 she received a national Edward R. Murrow award for her reporting on injection drug use.
Though her first job in news was throwing hard copies of the Sunday paper from her bike, Patricia also graduated from Emerson College with a B.S. in Communications.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Dart Center, Ochberg Society for Trauma Journalism
Podcasts
Stories
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An imam, a zen priest, and an atheist talked in a KUOW studio
This episode, we have a panel of folks with different religious, spiritual, and non-religious backgrounds to talk about living in Seattle with or without religion.
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WA businesses brace for tariff impacts
You may not be thinking about holiday shopping right now, but the companies you’re hoping to buy gifts from sure are. Time is of the essence, and tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are putting trade-dependent Washington in a tough position. Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts will tell us how companies, ports, and consumers are beginning to feel the squeeze.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
UW protest ends with 32 arrests, Trump Administration investigates WA over new law that requires clergy to report abuse, and Seattle's Cafe Allegro turns 50. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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New exhibit shares memories of WA's Vietnam War vets
The Vietnam War came to an end 50 years ago this spring. Washington State played a major role in the war, training hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and processing nearly a million before they went overseas. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma has put together an exhibit called “The Things They Brought Home: Memories of Washington’s Vietnam Veterans.” We talk with retired Army Lt. Col. Erik Flint, and military historian Megan Nishikawa, who curated the exhibit.
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The fantasy (and reality) of AI
The AI Con authors Emily Bender and Alex Hanna talk about how the hype about AI’s future is overshadowing the harm the technology is causing today.
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Saturday Special: Trump supporters on his first 100 days, West Seattle Light Rail concerns, and "MENA" foods
On Saturdays, Seattle Now is bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… President Donald Trump marked 100 days into his second term, the City of Seattle planned to withhold concerns about the West Seattle Light Rail from federal regulators, and Mediterranean food from a specific region is showing up in Seattle's crowded food scene.
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Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Zaki Hamid
This week… The University of Washington is facing uncertainty as federal research funding is up in the air. Seattle is welcoming a new pro sports team, courtesy of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. And HBO’s hit show The Last of Us found its way to Seattle for the first time. Science journalist Jane C. Hu and KUOW Community Engagement Director Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Feds investigate WA schools over gender-inclusive policies, WA attorneys restate oath to uphold rule of law in WA, and Fred Hutch lays off staff. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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Studying Constitutional law at UW, as the rule of law is under threat
We’re just over one hundred days into President Donald Trump's second administration.. Legal challenges are starting to pile up, as the president moves quickly to make good on some of his campaign promises. We'll check in on how law students at the University of Washington are interpreting this unprecedented time.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Seattle's getting a pro women's hockey team, Starbucks' sales are on the upswing again, and some Seattle businesses are offering Canadian visitors a discount. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
