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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Election 2025: Seattle city attorney candidates debate
Ann Davison and Erika Evans answer questions about Donald Trump, public safety and their favorite Seattle grocery store.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Oct 16-20
MARINERS, HUMPY, HALLOWEEN, NO KINGS!! - What are YOU doing this weekend?
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Is Trump an authoritarian? Or a fascist? Two UW professors weigh in
For years, Americans on the left have called Trump an authoritarian and a fascist. Two professors at the University of Washington weigh in on whether these labels are accurate.
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Candidates for WA's 5th Legislative District discuss parental rights, taxes, bipartisanship
Republicans in Washington state are eyeing a couple legislative races this year that could help them claw back a little power from Democrats, who currently hold majorities in both the state House and Senate. One of those races is a special election in Washington’s 5th Legislative District, which covers Issaquah to Enumclaw.
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Seattle City Council Position 9 candidates debate taxes, surveillance, and 'stay out' zones
Two candidates are running for the citywide Seattle City Council Position 9 seat this fall. Whoever wins will have a big year ahead of them, amid a looming budget deficit, potential federal funding cuts, and the threat of federal troops being sent to the city.
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Election 2025: Seattle City Council position 9 candidates debate
Two candidates are running to represent the city of Seattle in one of our two city-wide Council seats. And 2026 will be a big year for the council – we’ve got a looming budget deficit, potential federal funding cuts, and, of course, the continuous threat of federal troops being sent to our fair city.
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Are you reading less these days? Researchers say you're part of a bigger trend
Has anyone ever asked what you’re reading lately… and you don’t have a book to talk about? That's not just you, according to a study looking at Americans' reading habits.
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Seattle City Council District 2 candidates talk taxes, housing, and public safety
The Seattle City Council District 2 seat was vacated earlier this year by former Councilmember Tammy Morales. It has been temporarily filled by interim Councilmember Mark Solomon, but he plans to step aside once voters decide which candidate they want to represent their community — Adonis Ducksworth or Eddie Lin. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann hosted the two candidates for a debate at the KUOW studios about who will join City Council representing the southeast Seattle district that includes the Chinatown-International District through Rainier Beach.
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Election 2025: Seattle District 2 candidates debate
The two City Council candidates for District 2 are campaigning on platforms that prioritize key issues, like gun violence, housing and homelessness. In this debate, we'll dig into the ways they differ so you can make an informed decision when you reach for your ballots.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - 10/9-12
The Weekend Warmup starts with a conversation about the Tasveer Film Festival, with Libby chatting with Executive Director Rita Meher.