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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

  • Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Chase Burns

    This week… You’ve only got a few more days left to vote, especially if you want to drop your ballot in the mailbox. Halloween is on a Friday for the first time in over a decade, but Seattle weather might stand in the way of your good time. And if you see a bunch of 5’7 men at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, don’t be alarmed. Local event organizers are hosting a “Short King Contest.” Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and drag queen Chase Burns are here to break down the week and get a little spooky.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    City Hall hosts resource fair for furloughed federal workers, environmentalists sue to protect the Olympic marmot, and Seattle rideshare drivers protest self-driving taxis.

  • Seattle has plenty of witches, and not just on Halloween

    Tomorrow is Halloween. A fun, candy-filled time for some, but a spiritually important time for others. Seattle has a thriving local witch community… And while you may only think about them during your yearly Practical Magic rewatch, they’re practicing magic year-round. We’ll hear from a couple of Seattle witches.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    WA to provide emergency funds for food banks, Mayor Harrell wants to ban law enforcement from wearing masks, and the Seattle Storm hires a new head coach.

  • New info contradicts Seattle's narrative about a teen's murder at CHOP

    It’s been 5 years since Antonio Mays Jr. was shot and killed at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest in Seattle. He was a Black teenager whose murder is still unsolved. Yet, as his father continues to seek answers, we’ve learned new information. Seattle Times investigative reporter Sydney Brownstone talks about what she’s uncovered about Antonio’s murder and what it might mean for the ongoing investigation, and an upcoming court case.

  • Seattle mayor's race and other key elections hit the homestretch

    A week from today, ballots are due for a consequential election in Seattle. Voters will decide whether to keep Mayor Bruce Harrell for another four years or elect progressive challenger Katie Wilson. KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to break down several key races as we hit the homestretch.

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    Amazon might be laying off thousands of employees this week, the National Guard can't enter Portland until at least tomorrow evening, and Halloween is going to be wet. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  • Amazon plans to replace workers with robots

    Amazon’s rapid growth has transformed Seattle and the country’s workforce. Soon, that growth might not include human employees. Their 10-year plan involves more robots, and potentially fewer human workers. We’ll talk with New York Times tech reporter Karen Weise about what she found out.

  • Weekend Listen: Seattle’s mayoral candidates on homelessness, public safety and the city’s growth

    It’s election season. So today, we’re bringing you a candidate debate hosted by KUOW. This week, the candidates for Seattle mayor came to the KUOW studio. Seattle hasn't had a two term mayor since Greg Nickels, who won a second term nearly two decades ago.  Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell is trying to break the streak of one-term mayors… His opponent is Katie Wilson. She founded the nonprofit Transit Riders Union and serves as its chair.