The Broadside
During each episode of this weekly podcast, host Anisa Khalifa examines one story happening in the heart of the American South. From news to arts and culture, The Broadside dives into issues that might not be on a front page, but deserve a closer look. Along the way, we explore the nuances of our home—and how what happens here ripples across the country. Find the Broadside every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.
CREDITS
Host: Anisa Khalifa
Producer: Charlie Shelton-Ormond
Editor: Jerad Walker
Audio Engineers: Sean Roux & Al Wodarski
Executive Producer: Wilson Sayre
Contributor: Elizabeth Friend
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Latest Episodes
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Enticed by cheap energy and friendly zoning laws, crypto mining operations poured into Appalachia. It has not gone well. -
For many Black Americans, cemetery preservation highlights the power of legacy and the importance of finding your roots.
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The exotic plant only grows wild in a single place on the planet: a sliver of dirty in a small corner of the Carolinas.
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Dive into the drama, the money and the science behind one of the most celebrated fishing competitions in the world.
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The iconic Southern carnivore’s biggest threat is also its best hope for survival: humans.
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North Carolina is home to some of the world’s best Pokémon players and a secretive company that fuels America’s card game obsession.
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The lasting fight for campus free speech in America isn’t at the Ivy Leagues.
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Buried deep within the clay soil of the North Carolina Piedmont is a massive underground bunker that’s fueled speculation amongst locals for decades.
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In the late 1800s, a community of free Black people created a monarchy in Appalachia.
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Mass production and cookie-cutter design means that you can't just look at a house and tell where it lives anymore.