Sarah Leibovitz
Supervising Producer, Soundside
About
Sarah is supervising producer on Soundside, KUOW's noontime show. She's produced shows on topics ranging from maritime law to the Ukraine invasion to why people like board games. Prior to working at KUOW, Sarah was lead producer at the Seattle podcast production company Larj Media, and a teaching artist with Path with Art.
Sarah is an alumna of The Evergreen State College and Bard College at Simon’s Rock. You might have heard her DJing on KAOS community radio in Olympia if you were listening at 5 a.m. on Sundays. When she’s not working, Sarah enjoys spending her time attempting various craft projects, hanging out with her cat Angus, or skateboarding around the neighborhood.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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Front Page: Mayor Wilson making policy waves, DHS funding is still up in the air, and Venezuela stuns in the World Baseball Classic
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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Meet the Seattle nonprofit working to help trans people relocate to Washington
Invalidating government-issued I.D. is just one of the ways transgender rights have been rolled back by recent state and federal policy changes. And that’s part of what’s prompting trans people to move to states with more legal protections. Including Washington.
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Author says diversity efforts need to change in the wake of DEI
The Trump administration is escalating efforts to eliminate “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” programs. For many, the moves have been a retreat from the goal of creating more inclusive education and work spaces. Some argue that DEI programs were flawed to begin with.
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Front Page: Soundside listeners sound off about the Millionaire's Tax, the potential return of the Sonics, and a Golden night at the Oscars
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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Soundside's 2026 Oscars Preview!
Seattle Film & TV Critic Chase Hutchinson joins Soundside's Libby Denkmann to discuss all the big races in this year's Academy Awards!
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Congressman Adam Smith on war with Iran
This morning, Congressman Adam Smith sat down with Soundside to share his thoughts on what’s been happening so far in Iran and across the globe.
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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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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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Front Page: the drama behind Seattle's next City Light CEO, why Washington is moving away from right on red, and more
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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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.