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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King County Prosecutors Office prepares for a potential immigration enforcement surge
As Operation Metro Surge winds down in Minnesota, officials in Washington are preparing for the possibility of an immigration enforcement surge in Seattle
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 19-22
Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.
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Robin Hood: Dems in Tights
Tights, two politicians and taxes: We get into all the latest political news from Olympia to Seattle.
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Ask a Doctor: All things colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in young people. We talk to a doctor about this trend, the symptoms to look out for and, yes, fibermaxxing.
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Front Page: Seahawks for sale, Seattle's mayor on the state of the city, and future state taxes
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
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How much should we entrust our dating to AI?
A growing number of daters report asking ChatGPT – or one of a flurry of new “AI dating assistant” startups – to craft questions and answers on dating apps.
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Happy Seahawks Victory Parade Day!
Kinda boring game, super fun party. We promise.
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Front Page: Valentine's edition with Dan Savage
The politics of sports - both real and fictional - with Seattle's own Dan Savage.
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Reflecting on the legacy of Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer long reigned as an outdoor gear giant. The retail operator for the company’s North American stores just filed for bankruptcy, so we looked back at the legacy of this Seattle-based business.
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Nike's under investigation for allegedly discriminating against white people
The EEOC disclosed it is investigating the company, which is headquartered in Oregon, for “systemic allegations of DEI-related intentional race discrimination” against white workers.