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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PBS, KEXP, KUOW: how impending public media cuts could change local stations
Friday is the deadline for President Trump’s rescission package. If it passes, it will rescind $1.1 billion dollars currently budgeted for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting -- including funding for local public media stations.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez talks mental acuity in Congress, the BBB, and headlights.
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a Democrat from a pretty Republican leaning district. She joins Soundside to talk about voting for what her constituents want, and what the BBB means for her district.
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Why Denny Blaine beachgoers may have to suit up
Yesterday, a King County Judge ordered the city of Seattle to come up with a plan to end “nudity as constituted” at the park.
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Actor Matthew Law on 'Abbot Elementary', 'Star Wars' and growing up in Seattle
We talk with the actor about playing O'Shon in ABC's Abbott Elementary, his own filmmaking, and beyond.
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Seattle social housing developer could acquire its first building this year
CEO Roberto Jimenez spoke with Soundside about the voter approved PDA's progress towards getting housing online
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No name, lots of game: Women's pro hockey comes to Seattle
PWHL Seattle GM Meghan Turner sits down with Soundside to talk about the steps it takes to build an entire hockey franchise from scratch.
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Who's your lawyer?
We take a deep dive into the Seattle city attorney election and whether a Republican can distance herself from the president and win in that deep blue city.
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Pacific Drive, Ren Faire, MoPop, and the Weekend Warmup
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our favorite stories from the show.
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Oakville Blobs, Bee Food, and Foosball
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our favorite stories from the show.
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Know Your Rights and The History of Seattle Rap
Producer Gabrielle Healy shares some of her favorite recent Soundside segments.