Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast

The Seattle housing market remains challenging for prospective homebuyers, with high prices and limited affordability. However, interest rates are showing signs of cooling, making it a potentially good time to buy a home. The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's housing director, Linda Taylor, discusses these issues and the resources available to help buyers navigate the market. Interview by Chris B. Bennett. 

Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Shimika Dowlen, president of the Renton Rangers, and how she has been fostering youth development and community engagement through sports for nearly 24 years. Interview by Chris B. Bennett

Donald Trump's racially divisive claims against immigrants from countries south of the U.S. border have dangerous consequences for these vulnerable communities. His false and inflammatory statements have led to dangerous consequences, including violence and discrimination. Political commentator and activist Opio Sokoni joins the Seattle Medium's Rhythm and News Podcast to discuss these issues. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump squared off in what may be their only presidential debate prior to the November 5th general election. Harris is said to have won the night, according to most observers. Dr. Carl Mack, former president of the Seattle King County NAACP, discusses the debate on the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

The Department of Justice and eight state Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against RealPage Inc., a software company, for colluding with landlords to inflate rents across the country. The scheme has affected millions of renters, disproportionately affecting communities of color. Charlene Crowell joins the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast to discuss the issue. Interview by Chris B. Bennett. 

Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Tara Davis. Tara Davis has made history as the first Black woman to serve on the WIAA Executive Board. Davis has a vision for the future of high school athletics and aims to make a difference in the lives of student-athletes. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle has announced that actress Taraji P. Hinson will be the keynote speaker at their annual breakfast. Josalyn Ford, Chief Advancement Officer for the Urban League, discussed the event and the organization in general on the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Langston Seattle's Ebony Arunga. Ebony Arunga has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, a historic venue in Seattle's Central District. Arunga has a deep connection to the Institute, having performed in youth theater there and dedicated her career to social justice and the arts. She is now tasked with shaping the future of the institution and bringing her vision to life. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Seattle Medium Rhythm & News Podcast interview with Henry Yates, Public Affairs for TABOR 100, about their organization's 23rd Annual Captains of Industry Gala. The event will take place on September 7 at the Seattle Convention Center and will celebrate the achievements of minority-owned businesses. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

The 52nd Roots Family Picnic, a beloved tradition that has brought together Seattle's Black community for over half a century, will be held this Sunday, September 4. The event, which has been held annually, will mark its final year, with organizers inviting friends, family, and community members to gather one last time to honor the legacy and heritage of Seattle's Black community. Paul Mitchell and Stephanie Johnson-Tolliver share more information about the event and its legacy. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.