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 trade war is off—for now. What would tariffs mean for Washington?
The threat of a trade war against the United States' nearest neighbors is off for now with tariffs on Mexico and Canada paused for 30 days. The saga has rankled the historic friendship between the two countries—one with which Washington has deep ties.
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Starbucks implements open door changes as foot traffic continues to slow
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced last month that the coffee chain would be reversing its open-door policy as part of something called the “Coffee House Code of Conduct.” To discuss the changes and their impact on Starbucks' business, Soundside was joined by Julie Creswell, business reporter for the New York Times, where she covers the food industry.
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Oscar nominated costume designer returns to PNB for The Sleeping Beauty
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New Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes on accountability, community safety, and "policing forward"
Shon Barnes stepped into the role last week, officially taking the reins from interim Chief Sue Rahr. Barnes sat down with Soundside to discuss his plans for the city.
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Trust, tradition, and balance. Lion dancers in Seattle ward off evil, ring in Lunar New Year
Jan. 29 marks the beginning of the year of the snake, and it's an extra special Lunar New Year in Washington state, because this year, it's a state holiday for the first time.
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A think tank wants to accelerate cleanup at Hanford. Locals, though, aren't in a hurry
Project 2025 wants to finish cleanup at Hanford decades faster than currently expected. Soundside was joined by reporters Anna King and Jeanie Lindsay to discuss the project's strategy for dealing with Hanford's waste, and how the state is reacting to the blueprint.
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Does Seattle love social housing enough to fund it?
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - 1/30-2/2
Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows celebrates a birthday, AND gives you the scoop on all the best events happening in our region this weekend.
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"I feel like a foster parent." Outgoing chief Sue Rahr on hiring, leadership, and sexism at SPD
Chief Rahr sat down with Soundside host Libby Denkmann to discuss what’s changed during her time in leadership, and what still needs to happen at SPD.
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Lion Dancing into the Lunar New Year
Lion dancers from Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association talk about lion dancing during the Lunar New Year. This year is the first time the Lunar New Year is officially recognized as a Washington state holiday.