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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Ask a Doctor: To breastfeed or not to breastfeed?
The federal government wants parents to breastfeed more. We talked to a doctor about the science behind the breast milk versus infant formula debate …. and why it’s still so controversial when people have been feeding their babies since… forever.
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Front Page: Washington's leaders lay out plan for ICE response, Seahawks head to the Super Bowl
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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How do you measure a year in Trump?
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Jan 23-25
Your weekend is officially warmed up! Events for you and your family to do before the Seahawks play the Rams on Sunday.
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This exhibit challenges how museums portray Native Americans
The Washington State History Museum in Tacoma has a new, permanent exhibit called "This Is Native Land." The curators pushed back on the typical narratives of Native Americans that they saw in other museums.
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Ira Glass reflects on fame, podcasting, and the future of public radio
This American Life's Ira Glass sits down with the show to talk the future of NPR, how fast to listen to podcasts, and his favorite public media icon.
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Is Seattle ready to pay up for a Seattle Center glow up?
Seattle Times reporter David Kroman joins Soundside to talk about Seattle Center, the issues that the public space faces, and the path forward.
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Front Page: SPD’s ICE policy, Wilson wants to fix the l8 bus, Seahawks demolish 49ers
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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Did you feel that? The science behind the Seahawks' "Shaheed Quake"
12s shook Lumen Field and rivaled 2011's Beast Quake as the Seahawks hosted the 49ers on Saturday.
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Incoming: a state income tax showdown with Ferguson onboard