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: King County Executive candidates debate
The last time we had an open race for King County Executive, Barack Obama was about to become President. And everyone was talking about some new Washington-based movie called “Twilight.” Today, two county leaders are vying for the job.
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How Dan Wilson is prepping the Mariners for their 2025 playoff run
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson joins Soundside host Libby Denkmann for a quick chat before the M's hit the field for the playoffs on Saturday.
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What does it mean when a city apologizes?
What's the value in a civic apology? And when the wronged party is long gone... who is supposed to accept it?
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As government shutdown approaches, Rep. DelBene reflects on "pivotal" hours ahead
The federal government is headed for a shutdown. Congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump yesterday at the White House. They failed to make progress towards a funding deal.
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What’s behind the White House’s anti-antifa order
President Trump says he is designating "Antifa" as a terrorist organization and going after its funders.
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Spoiler Alert: Someone dies in Amie Schaumberg's "Murder by the Book"
Author Amie Schaumberg sits down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann to talk about her debut novel - "Murder by the Book."
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Rena Priest’s 'Positively Uncivilized' calls on readers to rethink their perspective on the natural world
In the book Priest explores the history of broken treaties, battles over fishing rights, and struggles with cultural erasure that compose the bedrock of the modern Coast Salish native experience.
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The real land before time: unearthing the Permian Period
Before birds, flowering plants, and dinosaurs, there was the Permian. One UW professor shares his knowledge of the world millions of years ago.
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Pramila Jayapal on government shutdown, threats from Arizona lawmaker
Congress is barreling toward a government shutdown and Democrats are weighing whether they should use their leverage in this negotiation. All of this is going on as the country is grappling with a rise in political violence... and political rhetoric that blames the other side for the problem.
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Taxes and spending are top priorities for candidates in Washington's 26th Legislative District
The race to represent Washington's 26th District is shaping up to be a nailbiter this November.