Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

SPS Education Update With Dr. Brent Jones

Interview with Seattle Public Schools' Interim Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Keisha Scarlett, and Dr. Mia Williams, director of SPS' department of African American Male Achievement about SPS' plans to return to in-class learning in the fall, challenges related to COVID, lessons learned and the outlook for the next school year.

Spring Institute on Children, Race, and Racism

Rhythm & News interview with Dwane Chappelle, director of the City of Seattle's Department of Education & Early Learning, and Sonja Griffin, DEEL’s Manager of Quality Practice & Professional Development, about their upcoming conference on Children, Race, and Racism: Elevating the Brilliance of Black Boys. Interview by Chris B. Bennett

Alena Larie

Rhythm & News interview with Seattle-based recording artist Alena Larie about her career, new genre and new music. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Joey Thomas On The Will To Succeed

Rhythm & News interview with former Garfield High School football coach and NFL football player Joey Thomas about overcoming adversity and the will to succeed as an athlete and in life. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Alaska Airlines - UNCF Partnership

Rhythm &  News interview with Linda Thompson-Black, Area Development Director for UNCF Northwest/Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Idaho, about their partnership with Alaska Airlines and the unveiling of Alaska's UNCF inspired aircraft. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

The Seattle Community Safety Initiative

Rhythm & News interview with Paul Patu about a coalition of community groups that have come together to make the Central Area, West Seattle and Southeast Seattle safe for all residents. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

When Your Love Ones Go Missing

Rhythm & News with Senior NNPA National Correspondent Stacy Brown about the disproportionate number of Black and Brown children that go missing each year, and helpful tips on being proactive about locating loved ones who are missing. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Garfield High School 2021 Football Team

Rhythm & News interview with Garfield High School Head Football Coach Reggie Witherspoon, Jr. about the team's 2021 season, their victory over Rainier Beach and the unique combination of talent at all grade levels, including freshmen, on this year's varsity football team. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Should You Take The COVID Vaccine?

Rhythm & News interview with Dr. John Vassall and Dr. Bessie Young about the safety of the COVID vaccines that are available and whether or not people should take them and why. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Protecting Renters From Discrimination

Rhythm & News interview with Ian Warner, public policy director with Zillow, about tools available through Zillow to help protect renters from discrimination. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.