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
How technology is mapping the unheard conversations of our natural world
When you step into a forest, or walk along a beach, there's a lot to take in -- the sound of waves, crashing against the sand, birds chirping to each other in the trees. But there's a lot we don't hear
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'Critical Race Theory' and gender studies take center stage in Spokane
The Mead School District in Spokane recently voted on policies banning "Critical Race Theory" and gender studies materials from libraries. Soundside host Libby Denkmann looks at the conversation surrounding these policies.
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Hear It Again: Barriers to Recreation
Soundside talks to Rico Bembry of the Black Washingtonians Workgroup on Recreation, about the challenges faced by communities of color as they enjoy the outdoors.
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Hear It Again: Seattle Mountain Rescue
Soundside talks with David Dunphy of Seattle Mountain Rescue about their mission, and their new headquarters in North Bend.
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Is Canada about to ease requirements for crossing the border?
How two and a half years of changing restrictions and an app caused disruption to businesses and residents living along the border
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How long will smoky skies linger above Puget Sound?
The smell of the air around the Puget Sound today is... not pleasant. Some KUOW employees described it as "like a smoked ham" or "similar to a car backfiring". So, how long will we be living with this burnt ham, car backfiring, badly-made bonfire smoke? And what is breathing it in doing to our bodies?
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Space, our final dumping ground. Can we clean it up?
Last week, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced a new bill calling for the removal of "space junk." The Orbital Sustainability Act, or the ORBITS Act, aims to promote the development of technology and methods to clean up rocket and satellite debris orbiting Earth.
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'Local Sightings' brings PNW films back to Seattle
Last Friday the Northwest Film Forum launched "Local Sightings" - a film festival dedicated to movies made by and about the Pacific Northwest.
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A week without driving challenges motorists to learn about transportation inequity
City council members, state senators and transit CEOs from around Washington are taking to sidewalks and light rail stations to better understand what it's like to not have access to a car.
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Incoming SDOT director promises ‘top to bottom review’ of Vision Zero
Before taking the top job at SDOT, Greg Spotts was in Los Angeles, leading the city of L.A.'s street services bureau. Soundside host Libby Denkmann spoke to Spotts about some of his priorities for the department in his first year on the job, Vision Zero, and creating a more climate-resilient transportation infrastructure.