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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To bus or not to bus? That's the 'Revive I-5' question
We put your questions and complains about the Puget Sound bus system to the head of King County Metro.
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Front Page: an on the ground look at Minnesota, and Bill Gates in the Epstein files
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
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Should WA restrict access to porn sites based on age?
States across the country are age-gating sites with explicit sexual content. But critics have raised concerns about privacy.
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An investigation into the use of spit hoods in medical settings
Critics of spit hoods consider the devices dehumanizing…. And in some cases, dangerous. A new investigation from The Seattle Times looks at how they're used in medical settings.
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What are your rights if Border Patrol wants to search your phone?
Searches of devices at the border have increased, according to CBP's own data. It's still unlikely you'll be searched: but if you are, what should you know about keeping your data private and secure?
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'Mourn today, act tomorrow.' New Seattle Schools superintendent emphasizes safety following fatal shooting near South Shore
It’s safe to say Ben Shuldiner’s first day as superintendent of Seattle Public Schools wasn’t what he’d expected.
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Seattle's new Superintendent on recent shooting, school funding, and more
Seattle Public Schools has a new Superintendent. Soundside sat down with Superintendent Ben Shuldiner to get his response to a recent shooting, and to preview his priorities for leading the largest school district in Washington.
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Front Page: Rainier Beach teens fatally shot, ICE protests in Seattle; Antonio Mays Jr settlement, Zach Top wins a Grammy
At the start of every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
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'The Chronology of Water' is a new film based on this Oregon author's memoir
"The Chronology of Water," a new movie directed by Kristen Stewart, is adapted from Oregon author Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir. Yuknavitch spoke to Soundside about what it's like seeing her story translated onto the big screen.
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Do “general strikes” work? Seattle history has an answer