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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Sonic Politics
Libby and Scott explore the rewards — and perils — when pro sports and Seattle politics collide.
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Mariners' opening weekend brings feelings of enthusiasm, expectation, and JOY!
Lookout Landing's editor in chief Kate Preusser breaks down expectations and observations as the Mariners kick off their 2026 season with a 7 game stretch at T-Mobile Park!
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The Seattle SuperSonics and why "the king of the latte missed out huge"
The Sonics are closer to coming back than they've ever been before.
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How Bellevue's Ned Brower got from real-life nursing to 'The Pitt'
Brower plays nurse Jesse Van Horn on HBO's "The Pitt."
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Why Sea-Tac has been spared insanely long TSA lines...so far
In many places, that has led to security checkpoint lines that stretch for blocks and have travelers waiting hours to get to their flights. But it’s been a different picture at SeaTac, at least for now.
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Hear It Again: This researcher is working on a fentanyl vaccine to curb overdoses and addiction
Hear It Again - Soundside's story of a fentanyl vaccine to curb overdoses and addiction, plus a listener response to our update on Kratom.
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Front Page: The Return of the Seattle Supersonics, reconsidering Cesar Chavez's recognition, and the Light Rail heads across Lake Washington
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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Hear It Again: Seattle's first Thai coffee shop
Seattle got its first Thai coffee shop in February. Before Nudibranch Coffee officially opened its doors, we sat down with two of the cofounders to hear how their vision for the spot came together.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" for Mar 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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Why Joe Kent quit
Kent resigned from the Trump administration over the war with Iran. Tucker Carlson interviewed him about why.