Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

The Legacy Of The Late Senator George Fleming

Rhythm & News interview with Former King County Executive/Former Deputy Secretary of HUD Ron Sims and Nate Miles about the life, legacy and impact of Former Washington State Senator George Fleming. Fleming, who served in the Legislature for 22 years, passed away earlier this week. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

The Return Of The Nutcracker To The Pacific Northwest Ballet

Rhythm & News interview with Amanda Morgan, a dancer with the Pacific Northwest Ballet Company, about the current performance of the Nutcracker and navigating the Ballet industry during COVID. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Navigating COVID As A Charter School

Rhythm & News interview with Baionne Coleman, CEO and Principal at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy - a charter school in South Seattle, about overcoming some of the challenges faced by charter schools both before and during the COVID pandemic. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

The Chartering of the Seattle Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

Rhythm & News interview with Beth Salaguinto, vice president of the The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Greater Seattle Chapter, about the recent chartering of the organization and their mission. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Honoring Charles Jackson For His Lifetime Commitment To Youth

Rhythm and News interview with Mr. Charles Jackson about his many years of volunteer service to youth in Seattle's Central Area. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Unvaccinated Promoter‘s Battle With COVID

Rhythm & News interview with Anthony Tibbs, a local promoter/marketer in Seattle, about his battle with COVID. Tibbs was undecided about getting vaccinated at the time he contracted the deadly virus. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Black Coffee Shop Victimized By Vandalism, Burglary and Racial Harassment

Rhythm & News interview with Darnesha Weary, owner of Black Coffee Northwest in Shoreline, about vandalism, burglaries and harassment of their business/employees that she believes are racially motivated. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Black Philanthropy Month

Rhythm & News interview with T'wina Nobles, President of the Tacoma Urban League and one of the architects of the Black Future Coop Fund, about Black Philanthropy Month and the virtual events that they have planned. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Eviction Moratoriums

Rhythm & News interview with Linda Taylor, Housing Director for the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, about the federal and state eviction moratoriums and options that are available to both renters and landlords/homeowners. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Dr. Rachel Issaka - New Guidelines For Colon Cancer Screenings

Rhythm & News interview with Dr. Rachel Issaka, an assistant professor with UW Medicine and a health services researcher with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, about new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that calls for colorectal cancer screenings for adults to now begin at age 45, instead of the previous standard of screenings beginning at age 50. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.