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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'The Orca Show' brings killer whales, killer cabaret and perimenopause to Intiman Theatre
Aysan Celik shares how she came up with the concept for "The Orca Show," a play that explores the experience of perimenopause.... with the help of a killer whale.
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Front Page: The Mayors Wilson, Trump endorses in WA congressional race, Belfair tow driver
Seattle recently elected a Mayor Wilson who made big promises about fixing homelessness in the city. Sound familiar, Portland?
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‘Go Gentle’ blends screwball comedy, romance, and stoic philosophy
Maria Semple's new book sees a stoic philospher drawn into a mysterious romance that takes her into the world of possible art thieves, weapons dealers and double agents, one of whom she happens to be falling for
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What "Making It" in the PNW indie music scene looked like
Bootsy Holler photographed some of the PNW'S biggest indie artists.
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Stop motion film 'Tulip' reimagines Thumbelina in our own backyard
The animated short film ‘Tulip’ opens as many stories do - with "once upon a time." But every part of Tulip - from the characters to the sets and backgrounds - is made by hand, most of it in felt, and brought to life using the time-intensive technique of stop motion animation.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Iran, DHS funding, and U.S. blockade of Cuba
Representative Pramila Jayapal joins Soundside as federal lawmakers return from a two week recess.
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The legal argument fueling one challenge to the "millionaires tax"
At the center of the argument is a Great Depression-era state Supreme Court ruling.
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Front Page: Shelter Housing, World Cup, and Ichiro's Statue
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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How the United States' travel bans, visa restrictions are shaping this year's World Cup
Host cities like Seattle are getting ready to welcome players, coaches, officials, families and fans from all around the world….. At least, the ones who are still comfortable traveling to the United States.
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Mariners, Sumo Wrestling, and D&D!
Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.