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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Why a Seattle law firm is fighting Trump, while others are giving in
More than 500 law firms across the United States have signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie in a fight against President Trump.
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How WA decides whether to revoke a doctor's license
An alleged fertility fraud case hightlights the tension between a doctor's right to due process and patient safety
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Egg prices are falling, but the avian flu is not over yet
The price of eggs has started to come down, but farmers are still dealing with the threat of avian flu. To get a local perspective on the disease, we reached out to a few Washington state poultry farmers.
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Starlink has dominated internet satellite service, Amazon wants to change that
On Wednesday, Amazon plans to launch the first 27 satellites of Project Kuiper, a satellite internet service the company hopes will rival SpaceX's Starlink.
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What it feels like to be targeted by Elon Musk
Troublemakers is one of the groups behind #TeslaTakedown, an escalating campaign of peaceful protests outside Tesla dealerships across the country.
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Pramila Jayapal on tariffs, immigration, and the latest news out of Washington D.C.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal stops by the KUOW studios to sit down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann, discussing tariffs, immigration, and the future of the Democratic party.
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All's Faire in love and trade wars
Even though Canada was spared from the latest round of international tariffs, the relationships between the United States and our neighbors to the north has become frosty. And it could affects everything from sales tax revenue to who shows up to local Renaissance Faires.
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A new Seattle pilot program offers new access to addiction treatment
piloting a new program that aims to get people into treatment faster by expanding access to private rehabs.
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Microsoft at 50: AI, job security, and the future of the tech industry
In light of the big 50-milestone, KUOW labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg recently sat down with Microsoft’s vice chair and president Brad Smith to discuss the past, and the future, of the company.
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WA Senate rolls out plan to cover $1 billion transporation budget gap
The WA transportation budget is underfunded by around $1 billion dollars right now, with a bigger deficit projected down the road, if nothing changes. Lawmakers say that would put the brakes on a lot of big projects, including maintenance and highway construction on I-5 and I-90. A blueprint to fill the budget gap passed the state Senate over the weekend.
