Shoresides
A local solutions journalism podcast by and for BIPOC communities in coastal North Carolina. Through news stories, interviews, updates, and special programs we keep you engaged with local news from across the region.
Shoresides News is a nonprofit newsroom covering the stories that matter most to coastal North Carolina. Got a question or a tip? Reach out to our team at info@shoresides.org. Shoresides News is made possible through community support. To help sustain this vital local reporting, visit https://givebutter.com/shoresides
Podcasting since 2020 • 91 episodes
Shoresides
Latest Episodes
North Carolina lawmakers go all in on partisan gerrymandering in state’s Black Belt
North Carolina’s latest congressional map is part of Republicans’ efforts nationwide to gain more seats in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 election. Right before Thanksgiving, federal judges ruled against local advoca...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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8:05
Explaining NC’s latest redistricting of Black Belt counties
Ahead of the 2026 Election, North Carolina’s Republican lawmakers — at the request of President Trump — have passed a new congressional map intended to squeeze out one more Republican seat in Congress. The new map will also make it ...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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7:16
Inside the history of redistricting in North Carolina’s Black Belt
North Carolina’s Black Belt is a cluster of northeastern counties known for its rich soil and history. And now, it’s the site of one of the most enduring issues in the state: redistricting. But this isn’t the first time that the reg...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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9:34
Why Outer Banks Houses Keep Collapsing
When a million-dollar beach house in the Outer Banks collapses into the surf, it looks like a sudden disaster. But for the people who study coastal risk, it’s anything but. In this episode, we talk with Travis Klondike of NC State’s Coastal Dyn...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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7:15
How Growth Is Stripping Wilmington of Its Trees and What Comes Next
Wilmington’s trees are disappearing faster than they can be replaced. In this episode Shoresides talks with Executive Director Isabel Shepherd of the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees about what’s driving the loss and how their new Code & Ca...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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10:21
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