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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Huckleberries are culturally important food. Tribes say it isn't treated like one
Native people have been picking huckleberries for generations and huckleberry harvests in the mountains are one of the major food gathering events for Tribes. But many say a combination of federal forest management practices and commercial picking operations infringe on their treaty rights.
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$100 million police hiring bill moves on to the state Senate
The state House on Tuesday approved $100 million in funding aimed at helping local police departments hire more officers.
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How Rainier Beer went from an old fashioned brew to an advertising icon
For decades, Rainier Beer commercials captivated audiences through its Northwest spirit and eclectic style, and it owes its success to this small local advertising firm.
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Pramila Jayapal on federal spending, a potential trade war, and more
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal shares her view from the House of Representatives with Soundside.
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CORRECTION: 11 people have died at a South King County jail in the last two years - why?
Earlier this week, Soundside aired a segment about SCORE and 11 deaths that have occurred at the jail over the past two years. After editorial review, we’ve decided to retract it
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Can the artificial really be 'intelligent'? This researcher wants us to think bigger
In his new book, "What is Life?" Blaise Agüera y Arcas argues for a broadened definition of “intelligence,” to include things like single celled organisms and even basic tools. And he says humans’ development of technology -- most recently, AI -- is part of a long history of symbiotic relationships that have pushed our evolution forward.
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How Seattle's rap scene got its start
In the 1980s, Seattle's music scene was hooked on disco. That made room for a similar but modified version of the song's simple breakbeat by a group called The Sugarhill Gang, who quickly brought "rapping" to a nationwide audience.
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Should Washington curb rideshare surge pricing?
Surge pricing. When there is a lot of demand for rideshares, fares can double or triple their usual rate – or even more. But a first-of-its-kind bill is looking to slow the surge in Washington State. SB 5600 would cap surge pricing and make sure drivers get more of a share of those extra dollars.
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Hear it Again: Oscar winning costumer Paul Tazewell
On Sunday costumer Paul Tazewell won his first Oscar for his work on Wicked. He sat down with Soundside last month to discuss his design principles, and his ties to the arts community here in the Pacific Northwest.
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Washington Rep Marilyn Strickland on funding cuts, federal firings, and more
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland speaks with Soundside host Libby Denkmann about the impacts of Trump Administration policies in her district.