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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Understanding the music of migration in Noé Álvarez’s new memoir, "Accordion Eulogies"
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Why hasn't Seattle activated its emergency shelter plan for migrants in Tukwila?
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Race & Identity
'We built this together.' The 20-year legacy of KUOW's RadioActive
Late last month, KUOW announced the station was ending its RadioActive Youth Media program. For 20 years, RadioActive brought listeners the stories and perspectives of young people in the Pacific Northwest. Soundside producer Noel Gasca reflects on what the program has meant to the over 6,000 youth who participated - and what will be lost.
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Environment
Almost all of the 300 mountain goats moved from Olympics to the Cascades have died
Starting in 2018, state and federal officials began moving over 300 mountain goats from the Olympic Peninsula to the North Cascades. It was a joint project with local tribes, the Olympic National Park, Washington Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Forest Service. Now, more than five years later, reporting from the Everett Herald indicates the project has had mixed success.
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Government
Could opting for diesel-powered over electric ferries get Washington new boats faster?
Washington state has a plan to replace its aging ferry fleet, but it will be years before commuters notice any changes.
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Arts & Life
Quick tips for avoiding the crowds and enjoying the great outdoors in the PNW
Whether you’re getting ready to hit the trails for the first time, or you’re a seasoned outdoors aficionado — Soundside is here to help you get prepped for hot hiking summer in the Pacific Northwest.
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Race & Identity
'We built this together.' The 20-year legacy of KUOW's RadioActive
Late last month, KUOW announced the station was ending its RadioActive Youth Media program. For 20 years, RadioActive brought listeners the stories and perspectives of young people in the Pacific Northwest. Soundside producer Noel Gasca reflects on what the program has meant to the over 6,000 youth who participated - and what will be lost.
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Law & Courts
How an ambitious lawsuit reshaped environmental law — without ever going to trial
In 2015 “Our Children’s Trust” took aim at what they thought was a major contributor to ongoing climate problems: that the U.S. government had continued to permit, authorize and subsidize fossil fuel extraction. So, along with 21 plaintiffs whose ages ranged from 8 to 19 years old, they sued the U.S. government. Even though the "Juliana V United States" has never actually gone to trial after 9 years of arguments, the ambition behind the litigation has made an impact on environmental law and helped inspire other climate cases involving young people around the world.
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Health
Crowdfunding for health care. UW-Bothell prof examines the trend in new book
Author Nora Kenworthy's new book, "Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare," looks at the complex set of experiences of people using platforms like GoFundMe to raise money for medical care and how the platform potentially shapes the world around us.
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Technology
Will Google's new 'AI Overviews' overshadow actual web content?
Soundside host Libby Denkmann hosts a panel discussion about the latest update to the way Google search results are presented, and the potential issues the company may face.