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 lot of people love matcha... And that's causing some problems
Matcha is getting harder to track down these days. We asked a local shop if they've been affected by the shortage, then talked to a reporter about why there's a shortage in the first place.
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Polls, primaries, and a weird b-day for a 1-year-old pod
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Aug 1st-3rd
The Blue Angels may get most of the attention, but there IS a lot more going on this weekend - check it out in this week's Weekend Warmup!
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Councilmember Solomon on Renters' Commission kerfuffle, District 2 election
Seattle’s City Council confirmed 14 members to the Renters’ Commission on Tuesday, following a controversial delay of last week’s vote on these appointments. In this episode of Soundside, we catch up with Councilmember Mark Solomon, who was appointed to Seattle’s District 2 seat earlier this year, to get his thoughts on the kerfuffle.
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Crystals with a side of conspiracy theory: Washington's role in the spread of new age movements
The new book ‘Blazing Eye Sees All’ tracks the growth and spread of the American New Age movement, and author Leah Sottile joins Soundside to talk about Washington State's place in that history.
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To hear an iconic sound of the Northwest, listen to a driftwood log
Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton shares one of his favorite field recordings from the Washington coast
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A peek behind the wheel of a Seattle bus with @desinthepark
A former King County bus driver tells us how her social work degree influenced her work behind the wheel.
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"Attack scientific ignorance" - Inslee responds to EPA roll back
A policy change from the Trump Administration could fundamentally change the federal government’s relationship with climate change.
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Hot dogs, foxtails, and kittens: What pet owners should know this summer
Summer is a great season for adventures with your favorite pup. The sun is shining, the lakes are glistening, the grass is only partially dead — but just like your human kids, furry members of the family need you to keep a watchful eye out for warm weather hazards. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke with Dr Lauren Restis, senior veterinarian at Seattle Humane Society about what to watch out for.
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From Frenchies to Foxtails - How to keep your furry friends safe this summer
Seattle Humane Society Senior Veterinarian Dr. Lauren Restis joins Soundside to share summer safety tips for our furry four-legged friends.