Each week, The Broadside highlights a story from the heart of the American South and asks why it matters to you. From news to arts and culture, we dive into topics 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.
Hosted by Anisa Khalifa, The Broadside is a production of North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC. Find it every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.
Each week, The Broadside highlights a story from the heart of the American South and asks why it matters to you. From news to arts and culture, we dive into topics 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.
Hosted by Anisa Khalifa, The Broadside is a production of North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC. Find it every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.
32hr 43min
The toxic spill that left a legacy of change
April 4, 202420min 22sec
A decade ago, thousands of tons of toxic coal ash poured into the Dan River. The spill—the third largest of its kind in US history—was a devastating environmental disaster. But today, the event is perhaps best known for its legacy of legislation, as environmental activists and communities across North Carolina turned a local disaster into a national rallying cry for change.
Featuring:
Celeste Gracia, Environmental Reporter at WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio
Brian Williams, Program Manager at the Dan River Basin Association
Tiffany Hayworth, Executive Director at the Dan River Basin Association
Frank Holloman, Senior Attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center
Amy Adams, former Campaign Coordinator at Appalachian Voices
Bill Norton, Spokesperson at Duke Energy
Links:
Check out Celeste’s recent reporting for WUNC on the ten year anniversary of the Dan River coal ash spill and its lasting impact on environmental policy.
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