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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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - PRIDE EDITION
It's a PRIDE extravaganza in this Weekend's Warmup!
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The Republican who brought vote-by-mail to Washington State still believes in it
Washington State started conducting all-mail elections in 2014 and it’s mostly been smooth sailing since then.
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WA Supreme Court approves case load limits for public defenders
Over the last three years, the shortage of public defenders in Washington state has built to a crisis. It’s been taking a toll on the lawyers who represent clients that need representation but can’t afford it.
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WA encouraged lower income people to buy electric vehicles, results were mixed
Washington state is taking quick action to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of it, last year the state spent $45 million dollars to help lower income people buy or lease electric vehicles.
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Touring the history of Black music at MoPop's "Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music"
MoPop's Associate Curator Adeerya Johnson takes Soundside on a guided tour through their new exhibit "Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music"
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - June 18th-22nd
It's Juneteenth weekend, with a TON of events to check out. There's also Georgetown Pride, the WA Brewer's Festival, and MORE...
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A Seattle teen's 1936 horror film was lost for 89 years... now you can watch it
Boys and ghouls, allow me to tell you about the mad doctor who injects himself with an experimental serum, turning the scientist into a hideous monster that terrorizes a hospital.
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Iranian Americans wonder “what is the end game” for war in Iran
We talk to four Seattle Iranian Americans about the war between Iran and Israel. We also talk with a Washington, D.C.-based expert for additional analysis.
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Finding a 'Storybook Ending' with Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times arts critic
We talk with Seattle Times arts critic Moira Macdonald about her new novel, 'Storybook Ending.'
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The split screen of protests across Washington
Across Washington on Saturday, cities from Olympia, to Wenatchee, even passengers on a ferry from Bainbridge island - had “No Kings” protests. We wanted to get a sense of what the protests felt like across the state - and how the momentum of crowd participation could spark further action.
