Episodes: Masonry

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The Healing Place and the Path to Recovery

Send us a text On this episode of Shoresides, host Nicholas Magrino explores the challenges and realities of substance use disorder in coastal North Carolina. According to the Substance...

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Resilience in the Wake: Trauma-Informed Communication After the Storm

In 2018, Hurricane Florence devastated coastal North Carolina, leaving Yvonne Pittaway’s home in Carteret County torn apart, and her missing it. After Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, residents...

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Resilience in the Wake: Understanding Trauma After the Storm

After Hurricane Helene, the damage wasn’t just physical—it left an invisible scar on the mental health of survivors. Environmental epidemiologist Dr. Jen Runkle joins Storm Stories to explore how...

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Ghost Forests: A Silent Warning from North Carolina’s Coast

Send us a text Rising seas. Dredged rivers. Dying forests. In this episode of Shoresides, we investigate one of North Carolina’s most subtle yet devastating climate threats: ghost forests....

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Polish Festival in Castle Hayne, North Carolina at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church

Join us as we take you inside the Polish Festival in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, an annual celebration of Polish heritage hosted by St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Held every...

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AI is the Future of Work: Are Black Coastal Communities In It?

Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we hear from Charles Seaton, President of International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local 1766 in Wilmington, North Carolina, as he speaks...

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Understanding Information and Disaster Philanthropy

In this episode of Storm Stories, we explore the complexities of disaster giving, from the impact of misinformation to the critical need for long-term recovery efforts. Through expert insights...

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North Carolina: Immigration, Private Prisons, and the Human Cost

Send us a text Shoresides explores life in coastal North Carolina through the lens of resilience, justice, and community action. In this episode, host Nicolas Magrino examines the implications...

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Weathering the Storm: Housing Challenges and Resilience in North Carolina’s Coastal Region

Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we explore the challenges faced by low-income and elderly homeowners in Carteret County, North Carolina—a place of vibrant coastal life...

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Left Behind: North Carolina’s Senior Housing Crisis

Send us a text On this episode of Shoresides, we dive into the hidden side of North Carolina’s senior housing crisis. Coastal North Carolina has long been a retirement...

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You Don’t Need a Home to Vote

Send us a text You Don’t Need a Home to Vote dives into the intersection of homelessness and democracy in America. In this episode, Donald Whitehead, Executive Director of...

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North Carolina Voter ID

Send us a text North Caroloina voter ID requirements. With the 2024 election underway, many voters are encountering ID rules for the first time, raising questions and concerns about...

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