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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Actor Matthew Law on 'Abbot Elementary', 'Star Wars' and growing up in Seattle
We talk with the actor about playing O'Shon in ABC's Abbott Elementary, his own filmmaking, and beyond.
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Seattle social housing developer could acquire its first building this year
CEO Roberto Jimenez spoke with Soundside about the voter approved PDA's progress towards getting housing online
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No name, lots of game: Women's pro hockey comes to Seattle
PWHL Seattle GM Meghan Turner sits down with Soundside to talk about the steps it takes to build an entire hockey franchise from scratch.
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Who's your lawyer?
We take a deep dive into the Seattle city attorney election and whether a Republican can distance herself from the president and win in that deep blue city.
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Pacific Drive, Ren Faire, MoPop, and the Weekend Warmup
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our favorite stories from the show.
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Oakville Blobs, Bee Food, and Foosball
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our favorite stories from the show.
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Know Your Rights and The History of Seattle Rap
Producer Gabrielle Healy shares some of her favorite recent Soundside segments.
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Soundside's producer picks: Seattle's Civic Poet, Deciding to See, and hummingbird bills
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our favorite stories from the show.
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Hear it again: Finding a 'Storybook Ending' with Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times arts critic
We talk to Macdonald, the longtime Seattle Times arts critic, about writing her novel, her recommendations for great summer reads and Seattle's best movie theaters.
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SO MUCH IS HAPPENING
Why King County’s assessor was just arrested. Plus, the latest on the One Big Beautiful Bill.