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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Anthropic–Pentagon contract dispute raises questions about AI's use in the military
The contract dispute points to the increasing role of AI in the military and what safeguards may exist for its use both domestically and in war.
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What a new CEO might signal about XBox's future
Geekwire's Todd Bishop joins Soundside to talk about the latest changes at Microsoft Gaming and XBox as longtime CEO Phil Spencer retires after 38 years.
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Front Page: the latest from Washington's legislature
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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Will the WNBA season get delayed?
As new fans flock to the WNBA, the players and the league are still working out a new deal for the upcoming season.
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The big risk to the global economy hidden in the supply chain of semiconductors
If China ever decided to exert its claims to Taiwan using military force – that could put chip production in danger. Potentially leading to the largest economic downfall since the Great Depression.
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It wasn't just Bill Gates. Epstein had ties to several Microsoft executives.
Bill Gates is under fire for his relationship to Jeffrey Epstein. But files show that Gates wasn't the only Microsoft executive connected to the financier.
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The antifa spy inside a Washington white nationalist group
A new book tells the story of a Washington man named Vincent, who infiltrated a branch of a white nationalist group in the Pacific Northwest.
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At vigil for massacred protesters, Seattle-area Iranians process the start of war
Local Iranian community members gathered at a vigil Sunday afternoon at Seattle City Hall to share art, music, dance, and healing conversation.
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Sound Transit CEO on the Crosslake Connection, the FIFA World Cup, and more
The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard. After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now. But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into that and much more.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" for 2/27-3/1
Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.