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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Hundreds of incarcerated people in Washington might soon be eligible for a resentencing
As many as 700 incarcerated people in Washington state are serving additional time for crimes they committed as minors. A few weeks ago, a new bill was introduced to amend this oversight.
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City Elections & Democracy Vouchers - What you need to know
Seattle Times city hall reporter David Kroman joins Soundside to look at the upcoming citywide elections, and the Democracy Vouchers being mailed to residents this week.
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State schools chief pushes back on federal DEI directives
Washington’s top education leader, Chris Reykdal, says schools shouldn’t make any changes in response to the Trump administration’s recent edict to axe race-based initiatives.
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Protests and peace talks mark third anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Today marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The anniversary comes as President Donald Trump has mused over upending America’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense.
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Remembering KYAC: the Seattle Black-owned radio station that felt like home
If you wanted to hear soul music in Seattle circa 1970, there was one local station that would never disappoint: KYAC. For Black History Month, producer Lauren Williams went back in time to 1970s Seattle to ask folks about what it was like to work at and listen to KYAC during its heyday.
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Seattle Mayor Harrell says he was racially profiled in 1996 firearm arrest
KUOW has uncovered a controversial period in the life of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell -- one that he's rarely discussed in public. In 1996, while at a casino in Iowa, Harrell brandished a gun in a late-night confrontation over a parking spot.
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Firings and bad vibes hit PNW's federal workers
KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko joins Sound Politics Scott Greenstone and Libby Denkmann to discuss the potential impact of the firings, and what it’s like inside federal government buildings right now - from Seattle’s VA hospital to the National Labor Relations Board.
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Listener Feedback: Political Shopping Decisions
Soundside host Libby Denkmann shares listener comments and voicemails about the shopping decisions being made in today's political climate.
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Hear It Again: Volunteers keep skiing affordable at Badger Mountain
Soundside revisits a story from March 2023, where KUOW's Alex Rochester headed up to Badger Mountain to talk to the volunteers that keep people skiing.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 20th-24th
It's a David Lynch Extravaganza! Soundside Producer Jason Burrows brings you a somewhat comprehensive list of events to fill your weekend with music, food, art, and MEAD!