Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

I-940 Amendment

Rhythm & News interview with Andre Taylor, founder of Not This Time, about the signing of a bill by Gov. Jay Inslee that enhances I-940, an initiative regarding deadly use of force by police officers. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Mian Rice New Director Of Diversity In Contracting At Port Of Seattle

Rhythm & News interview with Mian Rice about his new appointment as Director Of Diversity In Contracting at the Port Of Seattle. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Blackface Controversy

Rhythm & News interview with Dr. Carl Mack about the Blackface controversy in Virginia. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Secretary Of State Certifies I-1000

Rhythm & News interview with Jesse Wineberry about the Secretary of State's certification of I-1000, an affirmative action initiative to the Washington State Legislature, and the process for it to be ratified or voted into law. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

CFPB To Reverse Payday Lending Policy

Rhythm & News interview with Charlene Crowell, with the Center for Responsible Lending, about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's pending reversal of their payday lending policy. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Push To Save Bennett College

Rhythm & News interview with Dr. Ben Chavis, President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), about a fundraising effort for Bennett College, an all women's HBCU in North Carolina, to help them avoid losing accreditation. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Community Rallies In Defense Seattle Public School's Athletic Director Eric McCurdy

Rhythm & News interview with Nate Miles about the firing of Seattle Public School's Athletic Director Eric McCurdy. Miles is one of many supporters who believe that McCurdy's was wrongfully terminated by the district. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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.