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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Ask a Doctor: Ozempic, Wegovy and GLP-1 drugs in general
GLP-1 drugs like, Ozempic and Wegovy, are in big demand... And they’re going to be more affordable. Two physicians answer the questions we still have about GLP-1s.
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"They're trying to reduce the amount of immigrants here" - Understanding state of immigration policy right now
There's been a flurry of changes to our immigration system in the week since the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C - allegedly by an Afghan national. A local immigration attorney helps us sort through it all, and how people here in our region may be affected.
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What the length of raccoon snouts has to do with domestication
A new study suggests that urban raccoons are developing slightly shorter snouts than their rural counterparts.
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No icy reception for Seattle's new professional women's hockey team
Soundside producer (and Seattle Torrent season ticket holder) Jason Burrows sits down with Libby Denkmann to talk about how the PWHL season is shaping up for the local team ahead of tonight's game vs the New York Sirens
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The WTO/99 protests, filmed by those who were there
A new documentary called WTO/99 tries to capture the events on the ground as they happened. It’s composed entirely of archival footage.
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Who's responsible for 'double tap' boat strike? 'We want to find out,' says Rep. Adam Smith
Some rare bipartisanship is emerging in congress: it focuses on questions about the legality of a September 2nd U.S. strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
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Front Page: National Guard shooting, Seattle traffic gets worse, and pigeon poop
Soundside's Front Page is a look at the headlines, latest news, and stories we're following with a rotating panel of journalists joining host Libby Denkmann, every Monday.
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How the new UW President plans to navigate the challenges facing U.S. universities
Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with new University of Washington President Robert Jones for a discussion about the opportunities and challenges the institution faces as we move into 2026.
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The inside story of Katie Wilson's win
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Washington cities turn off Flock cameras after public records ruling and UW report
Flock license plate readers take pictures of vehicles and their license plates – pictures that can be used by police to solve crimes. But questions about who has access to the cameras is leading several jurisdictions to turn off their automated licence plate readers.