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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When will new WA ferries set sail?
WSF Executive Director Steve Nevey joins Soundside to talk about when new boats will come on line and how the department is managing an aging fleet
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Rep. Jayapal on Iran, ICE funding and progressive Dems vs. establishment Dems
Rep. Jayapal says funding is one of the best pieces of leverage Democrats have in a Republican-controlled Congress.
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Bassist Melissa Auf der Maur on joining Hole and why she stepped away from music
Auf der Maur's new book is called "Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir."
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Rep. Michael Baumgartner on why he supports Trump's approach to the Iran war
Members of Congress from Washington state are almost unified in their condemnation of the Iran war. But Rep. Michael Baumgartner has been a vocal champion of the war.
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Front Page: Tacoma ICE facility, AI tech layoffs, City Council on public drug use
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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Ask A Doc: What is perfect skin, anyway?
The way to get "perfect" skin for all? "An unbothered existence, universal healthcare and a billion dollars."
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What does the future of Sound Transit light rail look like in the region?
Last year, Sound Transit announced it was somewhere between $30 and $40 billion in the hole. At a Sound Transit retreat in March, board members were presented with the reality that they may need to drop planned stations or entire lines in Ballard, Issaquah, Everett, and Tacoma.
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Marijuana research may reach new heights as Trump Administration reclassifies medical cannabis
On Thursday acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Advocates say it could be a sign of bigger changes to come.
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Front Page: KCRHA, gig worker pay, and high school accessibility aids
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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Historic Supreme Court races: Could they sink the 'millionaires tax'?