Episodes: 2 Columns

Beyond Survival: Housing, Healing, and Hope for Human Trafficking Survivors in Coastal North Carolina

Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we delve into the often-overlooked reality of human trafficking survivors in coastal North Carolina. Join host Nick Magrino as he...

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Coastal Healing Project: Empowering Youth Through Art and Storytelling in Carteret County

In this episode of Somewhere & Elsewhere, we hear about an exciting youth media project that brings together storytelling and media arts skills. Hosted by Akshay Gokul, this episode...

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Rent Burden: Navigating Brunswick County’s Housing Crisis

Send us a Text Message. This episode of Shoresides delves into the growing affordable housing crisis in Brunswick County, North Carolina.  We sat down with Sally Learned of Brunswick...

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Wilmington Marijuana Arrests Persists Despite Changing Laws

Listen to the podcast to hear what New Hanover County public defender Jennifer Harjo has to say about Wilmington’s marijuana enforcement practices. Unsure about North Carolina’s changing marijuana laws...

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Storms & Floods: The Lifeline of Neighborly Connections

Join us in this episode as we interview Wallayce Todd of Community CPR to explore the vital role of community connections in the rural areas of Columbus County after...

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Stormwater solutions positive for the Cape Fear River

  When it rains in coastal North Carolina stormwater pours off our plethora of parking lots into the neighborhoods, parks and eventually the Cape Fear River, and with the...

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Seeds of Healing: Advancing HIV Testing and Knowledge in Coastal North Carolina

In this episode of Community Rising, we spotlight the vital work of Seeds of Healing, Inc. Join us as we speak with Bonetta Spratley, Christopher Marville, and Dr. LeShonda...

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Talib Kweli live in the Port City. Featuring Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell

Somewhere and Elsewhere sat down with event producer, and local documentary filmmaker Christopher Everett to talk about his upcoming event featuring Talib Kweli. Somewhere and Elsewhere sat down with...

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Shibumi: Throwing Good Shade

Hosted by Rend Smith Featuring Johanna F. Still  of The Assembly Music by  PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. Rend speaks with Johanna F. Still about her recent story...

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Leandro: Funding New Hanover Schools Falling Short

In this episode of “Leandro: Funding in New Hanover Falling Short,” we delve into the ongoing challenges and implications of the Leandro court case for New Hanover County schools....

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Surprising Health Risks Associated with Hair Relaxer Products Marketed to Black Girls and Women

This episode features an insightful conversation with journalist Linda Villarosa, focusing on her New York Times Magazine article, “The Disturbing Truth About Hair Relaxers.” Linda discusses the surprising health...

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Building Resilience: How Community and Connection Aid Coastal Carolina During Hurricanes

Connection is our primary survival response, especially during threats like hurricanes. The podcast “Flood Zone,” produced and hosted by Akshay Gokul, explores the role of community in building resilience...

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