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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A view from Mexico's capital, and the politics behind the country's battle with drug cartels
On Sunday a Mexican military raid killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, more commonly known as El Mencho. In response, members of his Jalisco New Generation Cartel created havoc throughout the nation - lighting cars and buildings on fire, ransacking businesses, and setting up blockades along major roadways throughout the country.
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Front Page: TSA pre-check, a potential Millionaire's Tax, and the latest with the SAVE act
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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New play looks at Bruce Lee's formative years in Seattle
Bruce Lee's time in Seattle is the subject of a new play at Seattle Children’s Theater called Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story, which runs through March 22nd.
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King County Prosecutors Office prepares for a potential immigration enforcement surge
As Operation Metro Surge winds down in Minnesota, officials in Washington are preparing for the possibility of an immigration enforcement surge in Seattle
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 19-22
Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.
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Robin Hood: Dems in Tights
Tights, two politicians and taxes: We get into all the latest political news from Olympia to Seattle.
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Ask a Doctor: All things colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in young people. We talk to a doctor about this trend, the symptoms to look out for and, yes, fibermaxxing.
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Front Page: Seahawks for sale, Seattle's mayor on the state of the city, and future state taxes
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 much should we entrust our dating to AI?
A growing number of daters report asking ChatGPT – or one of a flurry of new “AI dating assistant” startups – to craft questions and answers on dating apps.
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Happy Seahawks Victory Parade Day!
Kinda boring game, super fun party. We promise.