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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Gary Locke says WA will be caught in the China crossfire
Hosts Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone are joined by former Governor, Secretary of Commerce, and Ambassador to China Gary Locke to get his insights on what an economic clash with China could mean for Washington state's economy -- the state exports more products to China than anywhere else.
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Local pride organizations see decline in funding
Thousands of people gather in the city throughout the month of June for Pride parties, themed events, and of course a huge parade celebrating and elevating the LGBTQIA+ community here in the Pacific Northwest. But this year, those events may look a little different. And that may be due to pressure from the other Washington.
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A conversation with the host of Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost its Team
Soundside's Libby Denkmann sits down with the host of SONIC BOOM: How Seattle Lost its Team to talk about LOSING the Sonics, and the possibility of getting them BACK.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - April 10th-14th
Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows gives you all the wild & wacky events to fill your exciting weekend!
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Why a Seattle law firm is fighting Trump, while others are giving in
More than 500 law firms across the United States have signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie in a fight against President Trump.
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How WA decides whether to revoke a doctor's license
An alleged fertility fraud case hightlights the tension between a doctor's right to due process and patient safety
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Egg prices are falling, but the avian flu is not over yet
The price of eggs has started to come down, but farmers are still dealing with the threat of avian flu. To get a local perspective on the disease, we reached out to a few Washington state poultry farmers.
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Starlink has dominated internet satellite service, Amazon wants to change that
On Wednesday, Amazon plans to launch the first 27 satellites of Project Kuiper, a satellite internet service the company hopes will rival SpaceX's Starlink.
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What it feels like to be targeted by Elon Musk
Troublemakers is one of the groups behind #TeslaTakedown, an escalating campaign of peaceful protests outside Tesla dealerships across the country.
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Pramila Jayapal on tariffs, immigration, and the latest news out of Washington D.C.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal stops by the KUOW studios to sit down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann, discussing tariffs, immigration, and the future of the Democratic party.
