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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

  • caption: People walking down a pier between two large cruise ships.

    What will happen to Seattle's cruise industry?

    Walking by Elliot Bay this summer, you'll notice something different. All those giant cruise ships that are usually docked with water slides and hundreds of balconies won't be around. Because Seattle's summer cruise season has been canceled.

  • caption: Some Amazon warehouse workers in New York's Staten Island walked off their jobs on Monday, demanding the company shut the facility for cleaning after several confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

    What lead to Amazon's biggest coronavirus outbreak

    Many workplaces are only as good as their managers. But the stakes skyrocket when your employer is Amazon, and the question is enforcement of social distancing rules in a crowded warehouse during a pandemic.

  • caption: Lee Markholt, left, and Tara Conklin, right, have a picnic on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Madrona Park in Seattle.

    To shame, or not to shame

    If you see someone and they’re not wearing a mask, you may be tempted to say something to them. But will it actually help?

  • caption: Small groups gather on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle.

    King County's mask mandate takes effect

    Today King County's new directive on mask wearing takes effect. Masks are now required when in indoor public spaces, or otherwise unable to stay socially distant. But are they following the rules?

  • caption: Dog looking at camera

    Can you give your dog COVID-19?

    Home: a sanctuary against COVID-19 transmission. Right? Perhaps not when it comes to you and your pet.

  • caption: A previous drive in service at The Grove Church in Marysville

    How one church prepares for drive in services

    This week Governor Inslee announced spiritual services can resume as long as congregants stay in their cars. One pastor talks about giving a sermon to honks instead of amens.