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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How much should we entrust our dating to AI?
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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.
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Evictions cases continue to rise in King County, even as rents stay relatively flat
Since the Covid era eviction moratorium ended in 2022, the number of people facing eviction proceedings has risen every year in King County.
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How sports betting has changed the game for fans and athletes
The rise of sports betting isn't just shaping how we watch the game. It’s changing the game itself.
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Audio Postcard: The Seattle Seahawks win another Super Bowl
KUOW's Natalie Akane Newcomb brings this audio postcard of the aftermath of the Seahawks' second Super Bowl victory.
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Front Page: Seahawks are Super Bowl champs, Bad Bunny riled the right, what all those AI ads were about
At the start of 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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Can new superintendent Shuldiner the burden of Seattle Public Schools?
Ben Shuldiner has officially taken the reins of Seattle Public Schools and he has big plans for Washington state’s largest public school district.