Shoresides News

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.

Hosted ByRend Smith

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.


All Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

North Carolina Agency Warns Anglers About Poisoned Fish

Hosted by Rend Smith Featuring Melba Newsome, a veteran freelance journalist with more than 20 years of experience reporting on environmental news. Music by  PenguinMusic – Better Day from...

International teachers fill gaps amid teacher attrition

Hosted by Rend Smith Featuring Claudia M. Rivera Cotto of Enlace Latino NC Music by  PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. Data on the ‘State of the Teaching Profession’...

North Carolina Shrimping: Facing an Existential Crisis

Hosted by Rend Smith Featuring Johanna F. Still  of The Assembly Music by  PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. For the coastal Carolina shrimping industry the challenges are mounting. ...

Shoresides Weekly News Round Up

This is the Shoresides Weekly News Roundup for October 9th, 2023.  We look at the top stories impacting the coastal region.   According to a recent story in the...