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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Heywood you sign this? Let's Go WA is working on two new initiatives
Brian Heywood is back in the political spotlight. He’s the deep-pocketed conservative donor behind the group Let’s Go Washington.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Sept 11-14
So. Many. Wine Walks. This Weekend. - Check out the entire list AND Mario Day with the Mariners in this Weekend's Warmup!
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On the ballot: Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Seattle City Council Position 8
Seattle City Council position 8 is an at-large seat, representing the entire city. Alexis Mercedes Rinck is running to keep her seat against Rachael Savage, and joined Soundside in studio for a candidate interview.
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Hear it again: Cannonball Arts comes to downtown Seattle
A brand new contemporary art space opened up last month in downtown Seattle. It's called Cannonball Arts, and Soundside recently got a sneak preview.
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On the ballot: Rachael Savage, Seattle City Council Position 8
Seattle City Council position 8 is an at-large seat, representing the entire city. Rachael Savage is running against Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and joined Soundside in studio for a candidate interview.
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Lake City Fred Meyer closure: Lawmakers push back
As the October closure approaches, lawmakers have met with Kroger execs to try to work out a solution.
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Brian Heywood launches two new initiatives about K-12 school policy
He’s back. Well, he never really left. Conservative megadonor Brian Heywood wants to put two new policy proposals in front of the Washington state Legislature next year. Both deal with kids in schools, specifically, with parents’ access to school records, and trans kids playing sports.
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What's lobbying got to do with it?
Lobbying is one of the most-hated jobs in America according to polling. But lobbyists have a big impact on what ends up in state and local legislation and the laws we all live under.
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A perspective on the Presidential Fitness Test from an actual physical education teacher
Renton PE Teacher Teri Garrett gives us her perspective on the Presidential Fitness Test now that it's back in the curriculum thanks to the Trump Administration.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Sept 4th-7th
While it may be hazy outside, there are still plenty of reasons to get out & enjoy the weekend, and Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows has all the events worth checking out.