Podcasts

Seattle Medium’s Rhythm & News Podcast, hosted by Christopher B. Bennett, previews the Nov. 3 general election with guest Jawann Bennett. They discuss the newspaper’s 2026 endorsements covering congressional, legislative, King County, and judicial races, plus statewide measures, highlighting key issues like housing, safety, education, and health care shaping voter decisions.

Christopher B. Bennett sits down with Donna Moodie, founder of Marjorie restaurant in Seattle's Central District, as part of Pack the House, a community campaign supporting Black-owned restaurants. Moodie shares her journey building a globally inspired dining destination and discusses why supporting locally owned restaurants matters for Seattle's community and culture.

Ahead of the November election, Byrd Barr Place hosts Building Bridges: Barriers Broken, Voices Heard, a candidate forum on Oct. 24 featuring King County Council and Washington state Legislature candidates. Dr. Angela Griffin and moderator Paula Fillmore-Sardinas join Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast to discuss civic engagement, voter preparation and the organization's upcoming Fall Kickoff event.

The 36th Annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum takes place Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing young people and families together with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement for education on legal rights and the justice system. This Seattle Medium podcast episode features retired officers John Hayes and Fae Brooks discussing the forum's importance for community trust.

Moe Vegan owner Kae Hart joins the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast to share how his Kent restaurant, inspired by his late brother Maurice, serves bold plant-based comfort food like fried chicken and mac and cheese. Featured in this week's Pack the House campaign spotlighting Black-owned restaurants, Hart discusses his mission and community support.

Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast host Christopher B. Bennett sits down with Walter "Wally" Washington, owner of Wally's NW Soul, to discuss his Southern comfort food restaurant in the Central District. Featured in this week's Pack the House initiative, Wally shares his culinary journey, family-inspired menu, and commitment to giving back to his community.

Anzhane Slaughter, founder of Young Black Homeowners, joins the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast to discuss practical steps for first-time homebuyers facing high prices, credit concerns and limited family wealth. Featuring Leoma James-Sarr's journey from renting to homeownership, plus details on two upcoming homebuyer education workshops designed to help families achieve their homeownership goals.

In this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast, host Christopher B. Bennett sits down with Erika White, owner of Fat's Chicken & Waffles, to discuss her family roots, Southern-inspired menu and commitment to community. The Central District eatery is this week's featured restaurant in the Pack the House campaign supporting Black-owned businesses.

Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast host Christopher B. Bennett speaks with leaders from the Seattle Chapter of Jack and Jill of America about their community postcard-writing drive in Kent. The initiative aims to send 5,000 handwritten messages encouraging infrequent voters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas to participate in the upcoming midterm elections, engaging youth in civic action.

In this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast, host Christopher B. Bennett speaks with consumer advocate Charlene Crowell about her column revealing that 70% of Americans face multiple affordability challenges, including housing, health care, food and child care, affecting not just low-income families but the middle class as well.