Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
About
Libby Denkmann has covered veterans' issues, homelessness, and local politics during her radio journalism career. She became the host of KUOW's Soundside in November 2021. Previously she was a producer, reporter, anchor, and host for stations KIRO, KFI, and KPCC in Seattle and Los Angeles. During a yearlong hiatus from journalism in 2011, she worked as a congressional staffer in Washington, D.C.. Libby was born in Seattle, grew up on the eastside, and graduated from the University of Washington. Her favorite things include soccer, video games, and her dog, Monty.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, limited Japanese and Portuguese
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Jazz clubs, real-life superheroes, and late nights in Pioneer Square
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Soundside looks back at the 50th Anniversary of D&D
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Libby looks back on her favorite Soundside stories of 2024
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Politics
Don't defend the status quo, exiting Congressmember Kilmer says
“This was a change election,” Congressmember Derek Kilmer told KUOW's Soundside. “People were unhappy. Candidly, I don’t think we should be defenders of the status quo."
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Your favorite sounds of the Pacific Northwest
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Politics
Inslee looks back on his way out
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Looking back at the best local albums of 2024
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Dec 20th-24th
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Is it still possible to "fix" Congress? Outgoing Congressman Derek Kilmer has hope
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Transit workers call for safety improvements after fatal stabbing of Metro driver