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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Inside the latest push to unionize Starbucks workers
Jaz Brisack helped lead the unionization push at Starbucks. Their new books is "Get on the Job and Organize: Standing Up for a Better Workplace and a Better World."
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Why this WA school district has the lowest vaccination rate in the state
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District saw student vaccinations for diseases drop by more than 46%, making it the district with the lowest immunization rate in the state for 2024 to 2025. What’s on paper doesn’t tell the whole story.
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Shared bikes and scooters are getting more popular. How should cities adapt?
Scooters and e-bikes are helping people get around. But how are U.S. cities adjusting to more crowded city streets?
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The disease we don't talk about: what you should know about endometriosis
Approximately one in ten women is affected by endometriosis. But, it’s a disease that’s rarely discussed - in part because the pain experienced is often dismissed as cramps or period pain.
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A big threat to Democrats' WA swing district
WA's Third Congressional District broke for Trump three times. It also sent Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez to the U.S. House -- twice. But her challenger in 2026 will test whether voters support her unique politics or felt her previous opponent was just too extreme.
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Could the Supreme Court overturn same-sex marriage?
A former Kentucky county clerk is making a long-shot bid to convince the Supreme Court to overturn its landmark ruling legalizing gay marriage. We'll talk about the future of LGBTQ rights before a conservative Supreme Court majority.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Aug 15-17
Tattoos, and Air Shows, and Podcasts, OH MY!! Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows has all the exciting events happening this weekend!
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Worldcon celebrates Sci-Fi in Seattle for the first time since 1961
WorldCon 2025 takes place in Seattle this weekend for the first time since 1961! Home of the Hugo Awards, it’s the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society. We’re talking to the Chair of the convention about what makes it tick, and why Seattle holds a special place in Science Fiction history.
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Why the power struggle between Alaska and Delta Airlines' is heating up at SeaTac
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The country's got kratom on the brain. What is it exactly?
The FDA in late July announced plans to crack down on 7-OH, which is naturally found in kratom. We wanted to know more about both of these substances, so we checked in with a research professor at the University of Washington for insight.