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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The shelter for unhoused people that had empty rooms, despite Seattle spending millions on it
In a bid to make progress on homelessness, Seattle began housing people at the Civic Hotel. It seemed like things were going pretty well. Then the city stopped sending people there.
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The interim head of Seattle Public Schools on budgets, protests and beyond
Fred Podesta takes our questions on school closures, budget shortfalls, the proposed school engagement officer pilot, and much more.
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Remembering Jane Goodall
Last week renowned primatologist Jane Goodall died at the age of 91. Myron Shekelle is a primatologist and senior instructor at Western Washington University. And he previously worked with Goodall - he assisted with founding the Jane Goodall Institute in Singapore.
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Can the M's make a deep playoff run? Manager Dan Wilson encourages club to stay loose
If you’ve been feeling a little lighter, noticing a spring in the step of your neighbors — it might be because of the Seattle Mariners.
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Seagulls shut down candidates as congress shuts down the gov
This November, King County voters will elect a new executive for the first time in 16 years.
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Election 2025: King County Executive candidates debate
The last time we had an open race for King County Executive, Barack Obama was about to become President. And everyone was talking about some new Washington-based movie called “Twilight.” Today, two county leaders are vying for the job.
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How Dan Wilson is prepping the Mariners for their 2025 playoff run
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson joins Soundside host Libby Denkmann for a quick chat before the M's hit the field for the playoffs on Saturday.
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What does it mean when a city apologizes?
What's the value in a civic apology? And when the wronged party is long gone... who is supposed to accept it?
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As government shutdown approaches, Rep. DelBene reflects on "pivotal" hours ahead
The federal government is headed for a shutdown. Congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump yesterday at the White House. They failed to make progress towards a funding deal.
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What’s behind the White House’s anti-antifa order
President Trump says he is designating "Antifa" as a terrorist organization and going after its funders.