Sarah Leibovitz
Supervising Producer, Soundside
About
Sarah is supervising producer on Soundside, KUOW's noontime show. She's produced shows on topics ranging from maritime law to the Ukraine invasion to why people like board games. Prior to working at KUOW, Sarah was lead producer at the Seattle podcast production company Larj Media, and a teaching artist with Path with Art.
Sarah is an alumna of The Evergreen State College and Bard College at Simon’s Rock. You might have heard her DJing on KAOS community radio in Olympia if you were listening at 5 a.m. on Sundays. When she’s not working, Sarah enjoys spending her time attempting various craft projects, hanging out with her cat Angus, or skateboarding around the neighborhood.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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All politics is national
Let's dig into to what we know on day one after the 2025 general election.
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The weird rule that shapes Seattle school board races
We got a listener question, and we had to answer it.
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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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What's actually happening in Portland
The Portland described by President Trump doesn't match the conditions on the ground.
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Jock vs nerd: who will be the next Mayor of Seattle?
Does Seattle want the stability of an experienced politician? Or do voters want new ideas, and new blood, in the Mayor's office?
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Seattle City Council Position 9 candidates debate taxes, surveillance, and 'stay out' zones
Two candidates are running for the citywide Seattle City Council Position 9 seat this fall. Whoever wins will have a big year ahead of them, amid a looming budget deficit, potential federal funding cuts, and the threat of federal troops being sent to the city.
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Election 2025: Seattle City Council position 9 candidates debate
Two candidates are running to represent the city of Seattle in one of our two city-wide Council seats. And 2026 will be a big year for the council – we’ve got a looming budget deficit, potential federal funding cuts, and, of course, the continuous threat of federal troops being sent to our fair city.
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How Oct. 7th transformed Israeli politics
What do things look like inside Israel right now? And will a ceasefire, if it happens, or the return of hostages, change the picture in Israel?
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Candidates to lead King County talk taxes, audits, homelessness, and mental health
The King County executive oversees the sheriff’s department, manages public health, transportation, public housing, and jails. According to the King County website, the executive leads one of the largest regional governments in the United States. And, for the first time in 16 years, there isn’t an incumbent on the ballot. Two county leaders are vying for the job. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann hosted the two candidates — Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay — for a debate at the KUOW studios.
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Remembering Jane Goodall
Last week renowned primatologist Jane Goodall died at the age of 91. Myron Shekelle is a primatologist and senior instructor at Western Washington University. And he previously worked with Goodall - he assisted with founding the Jane Goodall Institute in Singapore.