Libby Denkmann
Senior Politics Reporter (she/her)I’m allergic to elected officials dodging tough questions and I strive for nuanced, inclusive conversations about civic life.
I’ve been a reporter and radio producer for more than 15 years. In our newsroom, I help lead election coverage and I try to help you understand how your government should work for you. I’m also a regular fill-in host for our public affairs show AirTalk, which airs weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon on 89.3 KPCC.
Los Angeles gives us many gifts, and I find the best show up when I brush off the car-centric stereotype and walk somewhere. You can’t beat an afternoon hike from Echo Park to Dodger Stadium for a day game — taco breaks required. My journalism career began at the CBS Radio affiliate KIRO in my hometown, Seattle, while I was on the way to graduating from the University of Washington. In my downtime, I enjoy playing video games and singing songs to my dog.
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Politics
There’s still time to weigh in on the new maps. Here’s how. -
Politics
Some council members and constituents voiced their frustration with the new map.
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Politics
Will your district change under the “hybrid" map?
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Politics
City council members have already submitted dozens of changes they want to see before new political lines are approved.
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Politics
Some council members called the move a “rush to judgement.” Ridley-Thomas’ attorney vowed to fight the suspension.
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Women firefighters in LAFD previously had voiced concerns about being ignored when making racist and sexist complaints.
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Politics
The women who fight fires for the city of Los Angeles say abuse is part of department culture and reporting it can be “career-ending.”
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Politics
The indictment this week of Mark Ridley-Thomas follows those of José Huizar and Mitch Englander, who were both implicated in an FBI probe of corruption at City Hall.
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Politics
The city councilmember announced Tuesday morning that he is throwing his hat in the ring for L.A. mayor.
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Politics
The President threw the full support of the White House behind California Governor Gavin Newsom in Long Beach on Monday night as the state’s recall election entered its final 24 hours.
