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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The Grand Old Panel
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - May 1st-4th
May the Fourth be with you! It's a Star Wars heavy Weekend Warmup, complete with an opportunity to compete in Star Wars trivia against producer Jason Burrows!
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How a new option for fentanyl treatment is changing lives
Here in Seattle, Downtown Emergency Service Center, or DESC, has been trying a new method of administering buprenorphine to ease treatment and curb cravings -- and it’s showing some promising results.
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Washingtonians may soon have the "right to repair" their technology
A new law waiting to be signed by the governor would give you more options when your technology breaks.
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Hear It Again: 'The Adding Machine' asks if AI has a future in the theatre
Enjoy an archive presentation of our story from last October about the AI fueled "Adding Machine"
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“Disaster.” DelBene on Trump’s (second) first 100 days
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A conversation with King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall joins Soundside to talk about crime rates, a staffing shortage, budget challenges, and answer listener questions.
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After a state Supreme Court ruling, what's next for Spokane's camping ban?
The ruling struck down Proposition 1, a camping ban introduced by a citizen-led initiative that was overwhelmingly passed by Spokane voters in 2023.
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What is pension spiking, and how is it costing the state of WA millions?
Seattle Times data journalist Manuel Villa breaks down pension spiking, and how it affects retirement funds in Washington State.
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What bills are graduating this legislative session, and what's flunking out?
This week Sound Politics discusses what the legislature managed to pass this year, and what was left on the cutting-room floor. Oh yeah, and there’s also the little matter of the budget.
