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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Front Page: Data centers, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, 'Aviatrix'
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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New documentary '#SKYKING' revisits the 2018 SeaTac plane theft
A new documentary tells Richard “Beebo” Russell’s story through the eyes of his friends and family, who opened up for the first time since their 2018 statement.
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Mayor Wilson at 100 days: a progress report
As Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson marks her 100th day in office, we look at where she stands on key campaign promises about shelter and CCTV cameras.
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The host of 'Adults in the Room' on the impact of the series and what comes next
KUOW's Isolde Raftery talks about the widespread response that the seven-part narrative podcast has gotten... and suggests there's more on the horizon.
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'The Orca Show' brings killer whales, killer cabaret and perimenopause to Intiman Theatre
Aysan Celik shares how she came up with the concept for "The Orca Show," a play that explores the experience of perimenopause.... with the help of a killer whale.
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Front Page: The Mayors Wilson, Trump endorses in WA congressional race, Belfair tow driver
Seattle recently elected a Mayor Wilson who made big promises about fixing homelessness in the city. Sound familiar, Portland?
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‘Go Gentle’ blends screwball comedy, romance, and stoic philosophy
Maria Semple's new book sees a stoic philospher drawn into a mysterious romance that takes her into the world of possible art thieves, weapons dealers and double agents, one of whom she happens to be falling for
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What "Making It" in the PNW indie music scene looked like
Bootsy Holler photographed some of the PNW'S biggest indie artists.
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Stop motion film 'Tulip' reimagines Thumbelina in our own backyard
The animated short film ‘Tulip’ opens as many stories do - with "once upon a time." But every part of Tulip - from the characters to the sets and backgrounds - is made by hand, most of it in felt, and brought to life using the time-intensive technique of stop motion animation.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Iran, DHS funding, and U.S. blockade of Cuba
Representative Pramila Jayapal joins Soundside as federal lawmakers return from a two week recess.