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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'Mourn today, act tomorrow.' New Seattle Schools superintendent emphasizes safety following fatal shooting near South Shore
It’s safe to say Ben Shuldiner’s first day as superintendent of Seattle Public Schools wasn’t what he’d expected.
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Seattle's new Superintendent on recent shooting, school funding, and more
Seattle Public Schools has a new Superintendent. Soundside sat down with Superintendent Ben Shuldiner to get his response to a recent shooting, and to preview his priorities for leading the largest school district in Washington.
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Front Page: Rainier Beach teens fatally shot, ICE protests in Seattle; Antonio Mays Jr settlement, Zach Top wins a Grammy
At the start of 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 Chronology of Water' is a new film based on this Oregon author's memoir
"The Chronology of Water," a new movie directed by Kristen Stewart, is adapted from Oregon author Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir. Yuknavitch spoke to Soundside about what it's like seeing her story translated onto the big screen.
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Do “general strikes” work? Seattle history has an answer
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It's not just the Ship Canal: Another part of I-5 needs a major makeover
Construction along the Ship Canal Bridge is frustrating Seattle commuters... but another part of I-5 could need a whole new bridge.
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Jan 29-Feb 1
Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.
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Seattle's City Attorney on ICE, drug prosecutions, and working through a case backlog
Seattle’s new city attorney, Erika Evans has been on the job for a little over 3 weeks – one of several newly elected officials moving the city in a more progressive direction. What are her plans for the position?
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"This is all designed to supress our rights," Rep. Jayapal reflects on immigration operation in Minnesota
The Washington Congresswoman joins Soundside to discuss federal immigration actions and the DHS funding
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Can local police arrest ICE if they violate someone’s civil rights?
What are police officers able to do when confronting potential civil rights violations by federal agents?