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 • 66 episodes
Shoresides
Latest Episodes
What's Behind That Proposed North Carolina Octopus Farming Ban?
This episode, Shoresides delves into the strange, ethically murky world of octopus aquaculture with scientist Dr. Jennifer Mather—to ask: Should North Carolina go ahead with banni...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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15:44
What It's Like to Grow Up In North Carolina's Vietnamese Fishing Tradition
In this episode, Shoresides talks with Jessica Thai, who grew up with immigration, tradition, and economic shifts shaping daily life and collective identity in a place that rarely makes the headlines—but offers powerful lessons about family, pe...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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16:41
Whatever Happened to the Fisheries Where NCs Black Coastal Communities Were Once Central
Cultural anthropologist Barbara Garrity-Blake takes us into the world of North Carolina’s menhaden fishery — a once-thriving industry built by coastal communities, African American crews, and the haunting work songs they sang. In this episode, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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15:36
Nurturing Future Healthcare Leaders: Youth Attend Workforce and Leadership Development in New Hanover County
In Wilmington, North Carolina, the demand for healthcare workers is growing rapidly. Nurse Camp Academy, a program of the nonprofit Better is Possible based in New Hanover County, is stepping up...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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12:12
Eagle Island at the Edge: Rising Waters, Vanishing Forests, and the Vision for a Fragile Landmark
In this episode of Shoreside, host Nicholas Magno explores the uncertain future of Eagle Island, a fragile stretch of wetlands that connects Wilmington to Belville, North Carolina. Once central to rice cultivation and shipbuilding, the...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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14:31
