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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The subculture that embraced taboo during segregation endures and is strutting into the 21st century. -
Why has a barren patch in the woods become one of North Carolina’s most enduring legends?
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Native Americans have a history that goes back millennia — rooted in generations of strength and resilience that continue to influence our world today.
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Like a genius Forrest Gump, Stuart Cramer showed up everywhere. From air conditioning to fashion, his work continues to shape our world.
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Enticed by cheap energy and friendly zoning laws, crypto mining operations poured into Appalachia. It has not gone well.
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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.