Podcasts

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.

Join host Christopher B. Bennett on Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast as he spotlights Osteria La Spiga for the Pack the House campaign. Executive chef and co-owner Sabrina Tinsley discusses over 25 years bringing northern Italian culinary traditions to Seattle's Capitol Hill, serving handmade pastas rooted in comfort, sharing, and community.

Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast host Christopher B. Bennett speaks with Navy veteran and community advocate B. Maurice Ward about his commentary on youth gun possession and its hidden risks. The discussion ties into the upcoming Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum, which educates young people on legal rights, responsibilities, and life-altering consequences.

Byrd Barr Place is hosting two major October events: its Legacy in Motion Gala featuring Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and the Building Bridges Candidate Forum. CEO Dr. Angela Griffin joins the Rhythm News Podcast to discuss racial and economic justice, community connection, and civic engagement.

Seattle's Black Butterfly Awards return Saturday, Sept. 26, honoring Black women whose lifelong contributions to family and community often go unrecognized. Created by Charles Tatum Jr. and Carl Copeland, the event at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute will present Lifetime Achievement Awards to Gertrude Peoples, Charlotte Grady and Attorney Barbara Laners, featuring dinner, music and inspiration.

This Rhythm News Podcast episode features Lillian Rambus and Barbara Collins, co-owners of Simply Soulful Cafe, discussing their restaurant's family traditions and daily challenges as this week's featured Pack the House business, a 10-week campaign supporting Black-owned restaurants in Seattle's central area through repeat customer engagement.

Steve Banks, executive director of the Central Area Collaborative, joins Christopher B. Bennett on the Rhythm News Podcast to discuss CAC's mission supporting Central District small businesses. The organization becomes Pack the House's newest partner as the campaign enters week four, following strong results for Island Soul, Emma's BBQ and Black Tan Hall.

Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast host Christopher B. Bennett sits down with Chef Tay Proctor-Mills Jr., resident chef and cooperative owner of Black & Tan Hall in Hillman City. The Central District native discusses his culinary approach, the restaurant's blend of food, music, art and community, and why he's urging Seattle to Pack the House.