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 WA trans high school track champion and the reporter who followed her
We talked with runner Veronica Garcia and reporter Casey Parks about competing as a trans athlete amid questions of fairness, the scientific evidence available comparing the performance of cisgender and trans athletes and beyond.
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Cervical cancer screenings... without the speculum?
Many patients find cervical cancer screenings uncomfortable and, sometimes, painful. New health guidelines offer patients an alternative.
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Front Page: ICE Protests, the State Legislative session gets started, Protests in Iran, and Seahawks vs 49ers part 3
Every Monday on Soundside we catch you up on the top stories that are fascinating right now – and what they say about the Pacific Northwest.
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Katie Wilson: Socialist mayor running a capitalist city
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Jan 8-11
Our first Weekend Warmup of 2026 brings you an entire weekend's worth of events, including a couple of conventions, but no jazz...
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Seattle's new City Council President shares her goals for 2026
District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth won unanimous support yesterday from her colleagues to lead the council over the next two years. She explains how the city council will navigate 2026 and beyond.
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"There's a lot more oversight needed": Rep. Adam Smith, on the U.S., Venezuela and Greenland
The Seattle-area Congressman tells us what he's heard from the Trump adminstration about its plans for Venezuela and Greenland.
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After U.S. captures Maduro, what's next for Venezuela and Latin America?
Libby Denkmann speaks with Gonzaga University Professor Jenaro Abraham and Latino Herald reporter Marines Scaramazza about the latest in Venezuela
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Organizational restructuring at SIFF leads to layoffs... again
Seattle film critic and freelance reporter Chase Hutchinson joins Soundside to talk about the latest news out of SIFF and what to expect as we move into 2026.
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One view of Seattle's affordable housing future
Colleen Echohawk is the CEO of Community Roots Housing, managing over 2,300 affordable housing units in Seattle.