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
-
Crystals with a side of conspiracy theory: Washington's role in the spread of new age movements
The new book ‘Blazing Eye Sees All’ tracks the growth and spread of the American New Age movement, and author Leah Sottile joins Soundside to talk about Washington State's place in that history.
-
To hear an iconic sound of the Northwest, listen to a driftwood log
Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton shares one of his favorite field recordings from the Washington coast
-
A peek behind the wheel of a Seattle bus with @desinthepark
A former King County bus driver tells us how her social work degree influenced her work behind the wheel.
-
"Attack scientific ignorance" - Inslee responds to EPA roll back
A policy change from the Trump Administration could fundamentally change the federal government’s relationship with climate change.
-
Hot dogs, foxtails, and kittens: What pet owners should know this summer
Summer is a great season for adventures with your favorite pup. The sun is shining, the lakes are glistening, the grass is only partially dead — but just like your human kids, furry members of the family need you to keep a watchful eye out for warm weather hazards. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke with Dr Lauren Restis, senior veterinarian at Seattle Humane Society about what to watch out for.
-
From Frenchies to Foxtails - How to keep your furry friends safe this summer
Seattle Humane Society Senior Veterinarian Dr. Lauren Restis joins Soundside to share summer safety tips for our furry four-legged friends.
-
Banding together to Save the (Little Red) Hen
The Little Red Hen, a cherished country music bar in Green Lake could close at the end of July, after nearly 100 years in business. In response, community members have banded together to try to keep the bar open.
-
President Trump goes after housing first and harm reduction in executive order
Libby Denkmann spoke with KUOW's Will James about the Trump administration's attempt to revamp homelessness policy in the United States.
-
Two City Council members missed a vote: a fight over renter representation ensued
There was supposed to be a vote on member appointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission. That commission has seats for 15 members but currently only has five. The vote didn’t happen.
-
How Seattle's most competitive mayoral candidates would address the city's top issues
Soundside host Libby Denkmann spoke with the four most competitive candidates running for mayor of Seattle about the top issues facing the city and what they’d do to address them.