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's "Weekend Warmup" for Mar 19-22
Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.
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Why Joe Kent quit
Kent resigned from the Trump administration over the war with Iran. Tucker Carlson interviewed him about why.
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Front Page: Mayor Wilson making policy waves, DHS funding is still up in the air, and Venezuela stuns in the World Baseball Classic
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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Meet Brandi Fullwood, the new host of Seattle Eats!
There's a new host on Seattle Eats, a podcast at KUOW that dives into Seattle's food scene. Brandi Fullwood dropped in to Soundside to talk about her relationship to food, her favorite spots to grab a bite and what it's like stepping into the host seat.
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Meet the Seattle nonprofit working to help trans people relocate to Washington
Invalidating government-issued I.D. is just one of the ways transgender rights have been rolled back by recent state and federal policy changes. And that’s part of what’s prompting trans people to move to states with more legal protections. Including Washington.
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Renters, pretty soon your lease could say if you're at risk of flooding
Flooding in Washington last year caught everyone off guard and, unlike homeowners, many renters didn't even know they were at risk. A new bill could change that.
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Former WA congressional candidate turned Trump official resigns in protest of Iran war
Joe Kent, former Washington State congressional candidate and Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position in protest of the Iran war. In his resignation letter to President Trump, Kent said Iran posed no imminent threat to the US and the war serves no benefit to the American people.
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Author says diversity efforts need to change in the wake of DEI
The Trump administration is escalating efforts to eliminate “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” programs. For many, the moves have been a retreat from the goal of creating more inclusive education and work spaces. Some argue that DEI programs were flawed to begin with.
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Front Page: Soundside listeners sound off about the Millionaire's Tax, the potential return of the Sonics, and a Golden night at the Oscars
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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A privacy advocate reflects on 30 years of fighting the good (digital) fight
Can we still have private conversations if we live our lives online? EFF's Cindy Cohn discusses her new book, "Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance"