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This NC Rep Opposed a Federal AI Moratorium: Here’s Why

Send us a text This episode, Shoresides captures a pivotal moment in AI policy as North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins discusses a federal proposal that would have blocked state-level AI regulation for a decade and drew bipartisan criticism. Speaking to Shoresides during the final hours of budget negotiations—before federal lawmakers would ultimately strip the…

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The Carolina Beach Shark Invasion That Wasn’t—And What It Reveals About a Vital Emergency Information Network

Send us a text When a false shark sighting shut down Carolina Beach, the confusion that followed revealed something deeper: how much we rely on the local National Weather Service office and its communication networks to keep coastal communities safe. In this episode, Shoresides speaks with Stephen Pfaff, meteorologist-in-charge at the NWS-Wilmington, about the challenges…

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A Coastal North Carolina Tsunami Threat

After a massive earthquake off Russia triggered a Pacific tsunami, questions arose closer to home: could it happen here? In this episode, Shoresides speaks with Stephen Pfaff, meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service’s Wilmington office, about the science of tsunamis, the likelihood of one reaching Coastal North Carolina, and how preparedness efforts—from early warnings to…

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The Cost of Making Waves — What Federal Cuts Mean for North Carolina’s Public and Community Radio

Send us a text Public radio stations across North Carolina — especially in rural and coastal communities — are facing devastating funding cuts following the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025. That includes WRVS in Elizabeth City, which could lose up to 70% of its funding. What does that mean for you and your…

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Gatortown: The Gator Catcher of Southport

Send us a text When alligators show up in swimming pools, under cars, or at the local Bojangles drive-through, Kate Marshall gets the call. As Southport's jurisdictional alligator handler, she's seen relocations quadruple this year alone. She tells Shoresides all about what it's like. Helpful Links North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission – Alligators NC Wildlife…

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Gator town: A man and his dog encounter a giant reptile in Southport

Send us a text Lately, the town of Southport, North Carolina has had some excitement, 20 alligator removals since May, setting a new record. For a resident named Bonner Herring and his trusty Labrador Strike, that almost ended in tragedy. In this episode, Shoresides catches up with them to hear their story and to wonder…

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Friday Night Lights, Rising Heat — High School Athletics in a Changing Climate

Send us a text In this final episode of Temperature Check: Coastal Edition, host Natalia Sanchez Loayza steps into one of North Carolina’s most cherished traditions: high school sports. But instead of focusing on touchdowns and rivalries, she takes us behind the scenes to examine how climate change is reshaping the very conditions under which…

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Field Medicine and Fierce Care — A Day with the North Carolina Farmworkers Project

Send us a text In this episode of Temperature Check: Coastal Edition, host Natalia Sanchez Loayza takes us on a journey into the heart of rural North Carolina alongside Jeanette Tapia, outreach coordinator for the North Carolina Farmworkers Project in Harnett County. We spend the day in the field witnessing firsthand the dedication and determination of…

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Storms, Sweat, and Survival — Farm Workers on the Frontlines of Climate Change

Send us a text In this episode of Temperature Check: Coastal Edition, host Natalia Sanchez Loayza shifts the focus inland to explore the profound impact of climate change on North Carolina’s farm workers. She speaks with Mario Vargas, coordinator of the North Carolina offices of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) and the Campaign for…

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Temperature Check: Marine Life, Wastewater, and Oysters

Send us a text In this episode of Temperature Check: Coastal Edition, host Natalia Sanchez Loayza dives beneath the surface to explore how climate change is disrupting marine life and infrastructure along North Carolina’s coast. She’s joined by Dr. Jane Harrison, an environmental economist at NC State University, whose personal story and professional research illuminate…

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