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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Discovering the message of Houlme: how one Orcas Island chef has been nominated for the James Beard award seven times
Not a single eatery from Washington state has taken home the big prize in the past three years. If Chef Blackinton wins, it could change the fate of his restaurant, which is both nurtured and challenged by its remote location.
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One Seattle artist's journey to be seen as more than just "inspiration porn"
In a new short animated film called "View from the Floor", Mindie Lind and co-director Megan Griffiths explore Mindie’s life as an artist grappling with imposter syndrome.
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Has the U.S. reached a "constitutional crisis"?
The Trump Administration has made little effort to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States -- is the Administration ignoring a ruling from the highest court in the land? And where does that leave our constitutional democracy?
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Trump order aims to change our understanding of history
In an executive order called “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” President Trump criticizes Smithsonian exhibits that examine how race interacts with power and privilege. He claims they “portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
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Why ER doctors are tuning into THE PITT
An Arm and A Leg's Dan Weissmann joins Soundside's Libby Denkmann to talk about the realities of our new favorite medical drama, THE PITT.
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Gary Locke says WA will be caught in the China crossfire
Hosts Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone are joined by former Governor, Secretary of Commerce, and Ambassador to China Gary Locke to get his insights on what an economic clash with China could mean for Washington state's economy -- the state exports more products to China than anywhere else.
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Local pride organizations see decline in funding
Thousands of people gather in the city throughout the month of June for Pride parties, themed events, and of course a huge parade celebrating and elevating the LGBTQIA+ community here in the Pacific Northwest. But this year, those events may look a little different. And that may be due to pressure from the other Washington.
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A conversation with the host of Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost its Team
Soundside's Libby Denkmann sits down with the host of SONIC BOOM: How Seattle Lost its Team to talk about LOSING the Sonics, and the possibility of getting them BACK.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - April 10th-14th
Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows gives you all the wild & wacky events to fill your exciting weekend!
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Why a Seattle law firm is fighting Trump, while others are giving in
More than 500 law firms across the United States have signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie in a fight against President Trump.
