Explaining NC’s latest redistricting of Black Belt counties
Send us a text Ahead of the 2026 Election, North Carolina’s Republican lawmakers — at the request of President Trump — have passed a new congressional map intended to...
Inside the history of redistricting in North Carolina’s Black Belt
Send us a text 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...
How Growth Is Stripping Wilmington of Its Trees and What Comes Next
Send us a text 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...
Why Outer Banks Houses Keep Collapsing
Send us a text 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...
From Field to Food Bank: Rethinking How America Feeds Itself
In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino talks with Mike Meyer, Head of Farmer Advocacy for The FarmLink Project, about a growing effort to make sure nutritious food...
The Ocean Is Changing Color
The ocean is getting greener — and bluer. Scientists can see it from space. But what does it mean? In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino speaks with...
When SNAP Cuts Hit Home: How H.R. 1 and the Shutdown Are Straining North Carolina’s Food Banks
Send us a text As the effects of H.R. 1 ripple across the country, North Carolinians are feeling the strain of new SNAP work requirements and a month-long government...
Sweetpotato Country
Send us a text As the holidays approach, sweetpotatoes are finding their way onto tables across America — but nowhere are they more rooted than in North Carolina. For...
Fall for Donuts: Wake N Bake’s Seasonal Favorites
In this Shoresides episode, host Nicolas Magrino takes listeners inside Wake N Bake Donuts, where fall flavors steal the spotlight. Owner Danny Tangredi shares how the Wilmington favorite celebrates...
On the Art of Tobacco Stringing
When North Carolina summer turns to fall, an old tradition finds new life at the State Fair. In this episode, Shoresides talks with farmer Pat Short to learn about...
Sounds of Coastal North Carolina
Send us a text Take a slow listen to coastal North Carolina. This Shoresides soundscape moves through ordinary places that shape life along the coast — the surf at...
Shrimp, Trawlers, and Tradition: North Carolina’s Fight for Local Seafood
Send us a text Along North Carolina’s coast, shrimping isn’t just an industry — it’s a living tradition that sustains families, communities, and local economies. This summer, that legacy...
