Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

Washington State Paid Family And Medical Leave Program

Rhythm& News Interview with Clare DeLong, communications manager for the paid family leave and medical program, about the rollout and implementation of the program, and how it will affect employees and employers in Washington state.

Student Loan Repayment Abuse

Rhythm & News interview with Charlene Crowell with the Center for Responsible lending about an audit by the Education’ Department’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) division that revealed student loan repayment abuse that was not disclosed to the public for 18 months. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Movement To End Broadcasting Music That Encourages Violence

Rhythm & News interview with Dr. E. Faye Williams about an effort to address sexual misconduct and violence against Black women that is being promoted and normalized on radio stations that target African American audiences.

The BBQ Pit Opens New Location

Rhythm & News interview with the owner of the BBQ Pit in Seattle about their re-opening at a new location and their deal on supportseattlebiz.com. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Direct Impact Dollars For African American Businesses

Rhythm & News interview with Debrena Jackson Gandy, Troy Dawson, Theo Martin and Devin Stubblefield about the Greater Seattle ELEVATE MOVEMENT's Direct Impact Dollars (DID) initiative, which is designed to financially empower African American businesses. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Lost Art Barbershop and Support Seattle Biz

Rhythm & News interview with Vincent Parker, owner of Lost Art Barbershop about his business and their current deal on supportseattlebiz.com. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Seattle Children's Theatre Presents... And In This Corner: Cassius Clay

Rhythm & News interview with Malika Oyetimein, director of And in this Corner: Cassius Clay which is currently playing at The Seattle Children's Theatre about the play and a special appearance by Muhammad Ali's daughter. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Island Soul Rum Bar And Soul Shack

Rhythm & News interview with Theo Martin, owner of Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack, about their remodeled location, menu items and their current deal on supportseattlebiz.com

Candiate Suppression? NAACP To Hold Elections

Rhythm & News interview with Dr. Carl Mack, former president of the Seattle King County NAACP, and Esther Alley about the controversy surrounding the Seattle King County NAACP's upcoming election.

Deceptive Political Campaign Tactics Used Against Debra Entenman

Rhythm & News interview with Debra Entenman, a Black woman who is running for State Representative in the 47th Legislative District, and Kent City Councilmember Brenda Fincher, who is also Black, about a deceptive campaign flyer that was sent to voters in Kent urging them to write-in Fincher's name on their ballot instead of voting for Entenman. Fincher had no knowledge of the flyer and is not campaigning against Entenman. In fact, Fincher is a supporter of Entenman and does not even live in the district.