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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How air traffic controllers are doing post shutdown
Air traffic controllers are getting paid again, now that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over. Steph Winder with the air traffic controllers union tell us how they're doing, post shutdown.
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Is Rad Power Bikes powering down?
Rad Power Bikes, based in Seattle, was one of the first to popularize e-bikes with the general public, and grew to be the largest electric bike company in North America. Now, the company is on the brink of collapse.
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Why your local Starbucks might be closed today
Workers are on strike at Seattle-area Starbucks locations. But what's stopping the union and the company from signing their first contract?
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Ask a doctor: Microplastics edition
You’re probably heard the term “microplastics.” And you’ve probably also heard that they’re bad for you. But what exactly are they?
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"Water Mirror Echo" explores the life, and legacy, of Bruce Lee
A biography by author Jeff Chang shows how the rise of Bruce Lee mirrored the rise of Asian American identity and the ways that they shaped each other.
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A Gig Harbor teen was coerced into suicide -- the group behind it has victimized thousands
In 2022, the body of 13-year-old Jay Taylor was discovered behind a grocery store in Gig Harbor.
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Send this to a procrastinator voter
A procrastinator’s guide to why you should care about this year’s election.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Oct 30-Nov 4
Halloween, Schmalloween. Let's talk about all the events AFTER the spooky stuff is finished, like the CAT CONVENTION or the TOY SHOW!
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Aid for Gaza remains tenuous despite ceasefire
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains a fragile thing. There have been several instances of attacks and crushing retribution since it went into effect. Caught in the middle of this is the humanitarian aid that was promised as part of the ceasefire agreement. That aid is so crucial and has been a clarion call for supporters of Palestinians. How are aid distribution efforts doing in meeting the overwhelming need?
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Bridge over troubled Washington: Billions needed for infrastructure repair
WSDOT is in the “early stages of critical failure” with funds for highway and bridge restoration & preservation, but the WA State Senate has plans to help bolster that effort in upcoming budget sessions.