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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What does Kennedy v. Bremerton School District mean for how schools handle religious speech?
What started out as one coach's post game ritual at Bremerton High School wound its way to the Supreme Court earlier this week.
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Gaming is a great hobby. But when does it become unhealthy?
Gaming can be a quick release from the pressures of the real world. But games are made to be engaged with, either through a deluge of collectibles or quick hits of achievement. But the same mechanisms that make games enjoyable can also make them addicting. So where do you draw the line between the two?
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Vietnamese diaspora in Seattle are tackling misinformation at home
In 2020, the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington took a look at misinformation being spread online about voting in person and by mail. They found a surprising number of social media posts in Vietnamese.
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Why is Seattle dropping 2,000 misdemeanor cases?
Last week Seattle city attorney Ann Davison’s office announced that they would decline to prosecute almost 2,000 misdemeanor charges. The office says this is just a portion of the almost 5,000 case backlog left by Davison’s predecessor, Pete Holmes.
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18 sites across WA contain a slur for Indigenous women in their name, but not for long
The names of our cities, landmarks, and geographic features can tell us a lot about the history of our communities. But when you name something - it's impossible to look into the future and determine if those words will always carry the same weight and meaning.
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Sea Otters are both adorable and valuable fighters in the battle against climate change
Chris Morgan, host of KUOW's "The Wild" podcast, talked to Libby Denkmann about the otters' rescue from nuclear testing in Alaska in the 60's, and the part they play in combatting climate change.
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'Sweetheart Deal:' Inside sex work and addiction on Aurora Ave
In the new documentary "Sweetheart Deal," co-directors Elisa Levine and Gabriel Miller follow four sex workers along Seattle's Aurora Avenue. The film tells the story of four women as they battle drug addiction, dangerous circumstances, and a man called Laughn Elliot Doescher, the self described “Mayor of Aurora."
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Microplastics. It's what's for dinner
Microplastics seem to be in everything, everywhere, all at once. The tiny pieces of plastic are two tenths of an inch or smaller and have been found in the ocean and our bodies. That's right, microplastics have been found in poop and even our blood. But how do we fix that?
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President Biden's coming to town — but are Seattleites excited?
President Biden will be celebrating Earth Day with Governor Inslee and other local Democratic officials. He won a record 75% of the vote in King County during the 2020 election. But today he faces the lowest national approval ratings of his presidency. Soundside guest Sandeep Kaushik says that's due to overpromising during his campaign. Can he make up for those promises now?
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Should vehicles be allowed through Pike Place Market?
Earlier this week, a serious confrontation occurred on the cobbled street running through Pike Place market. Involving three motorists, a hammer, and an injured bystander, the altercation is the latest fiasco to reignite a decades-old debate on whether Pike Place Market should stay open to cars.