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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

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    The AI deepfakes that want to sway your vote

    November’s general election is still a long way off, but deepfakes generated by AI are already entering the conversation. And we’re not just talking about a robocall from a fake President Joe Biden, which actually happened during New Hampshire’s primary last month. Local and state elections here in Washington could be targeted, too. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane will explain where deepfakes are showing up, and how to identify them.
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    Exciting news from Seattle Now

    Exciting news Seattle Now listeners! Coming soon: two episodes of Seattle Now each day. First, wake up with Trish for an in-depth conversation about the important news of the day in about 15 minutes, and of course, our Casual Friday round-up of the biggest news of the week. And starting next week, Paige will bring you a Seattle Now episode in the evening that has the biggest headlines of the day, and some of the best work from our KUOW newsroom. Listen to Paige and Trish talk more about these big changes.

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    Homelessness 'is no longer just Seattle’s problem'

    Homelessness, and especially people living outside is a growing problem across the country. Seattle and other expensive cities feel the brunt of that rise, but the crisis is showing up in smaller, suburban cities too. Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick explains how one King County city’s experience details how things can cycle, and how we might be able to make change.

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    Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Vivian McCall

    This week… Groups of unsheltered people in Kent and Burien are looking to their cities and state for assistance. Last week’s inspections of queer bars have the state legislature considering allowing alcohol in strip clubs. And food delivery apps have added an extra $5 fee in response to minimum wage requirements for gig workers… and it seems like nobody’s happy about it. South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and Stranger Queer Issues and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall are here to break down the week.

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    Vocal supergroup säje garners a Grammy

    A few artists with ties to Seattle took the podium at the Grammys on Sunday. Composer and vocalist Sara Gazarek was there with her ensemble säje. They won best arrangement for their song “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning.” We’ll hear more about the music from Sara Gazarek.

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    Why more rain causes a water problem for Seattle

    Western Washington has a water supply system that’s worked well for generations. But, as the climate changes, our reservoirs are facing more and more stress. We’re going to have to make some changes. Changes that will take time, and cost money. Seattle Times Climate Change Reporter Conrad Swanson is here to talk about it.