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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A decline in hunters and a deadly disease are threatening the foundation of our wildlife management system. -
A deadly fungus is devastating worldwide banana crops. The cure may be in an office park in North Carolina.
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A little more than 75 years ago, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball's major leagues. But integration in the South took a slightly different path.
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A decade ago, toxic coal ash poured into the Dan River. That was just the beginning of the story.
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The Carolinas are the only two states that ban all government employees from unionizing.
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Women's basketball has finally hit the mainstream. Why did it take so long?
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Traditional tornado patterns in the US are moving and the South is directly in the path.
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One man’s fascinating and unusual legacy in a Southern town is challenging how we talk about the Civil Rights Movement.
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The Charlotte Hornets lost 60 games in 1988, but they looked incredible while doing it. Their iconic uniforms would launch a global fashion trend.