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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What the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil tells us about the First Amendment
On March 8, Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and detained by the Department of Home Security without due process. His case has put our country’s First Amendment to the test.
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As Utah bans fluoride, two Washington cities consider the same
Last week, Utah became the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water. Here in Washington, the southwestern cities of Camas and Longview are both considering banning fluoride.
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A stop-work notice for lawyers aiding unaccompanied minors hits close to home
The Trump Administration sent out a stop-work notice to a number of organizations funded by the Unaccompanied Children Program, which provide legal representation to more than 26,000 children. This move will have very real impacts on the people and courts in our region.
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A tech startup helping the visually impaired "watch" sports with their fingertips
Bellevue-based startup OneCourt says its devices enable the “first tactile sports broadcasts." The goal is to give a deeper game experience for sports fans who are visually impaired, and to deliver it in real time.
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OR lawmakers debate a constitutional right to climate stability
Oregon is looking at guaranteeing the right for all citizens to live in a healthy environment – including a stable climate. The state legislature is debating whether to have voters weigh in on the change.
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Looming taxes on E-Bike sales threaten to put a damper on local bike shops
Seattle Bike Blog editor & founder Tom Fucoloro joins Soundside to discuss the pending taxes on E-Bikes in the Senate's transportation budget proposal.
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Why Adam Smith says the Democrats need a rebrand
One Seattle-area Democrat has emerged as a high profile critic of the direction of his party – he says things need to change. And he’s catching flack from the left for some of his recent interviews.
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A new Seattle pilot program offers new access to addition treatment
piloting a new program that aims to get people into treatment faster by expanding access to private rehabs.
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Microsoft at 50: AI, job security, and the future of the tech industry
In light of the big 50-milestone, KUOW labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg recently sat down with Microsoft’s vice chair and president Brad Smith to discuss the past, and the future, of the company.
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WA Senate rolls out plan to cover $1 billion transporation budget gap
The WA transportation budget is underfunded by around $1 billion dollars right now, with a bigger deficit projected down the road, if nothing changes. Lawmakers say that would put the brakes on a lot of big projects, including maintenance and highway construction on I-5 and I-90. A blueprint to fill the budget gap passed the state Senate over the weekend.
