The Broadside
Each week, host Anisa Khalifa tells one story from our home in North Carolina, at the crossroads of the South.
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Sep 10, 2026 · 23M
Trucks, drugs and rock and roll: Maximum Overdrive turns 40
A little over 40 years ago, filming began in North Carolina for an ambitious movie called Maximum Overdrive.
Sep 03, 2026 · 26M
Competitive whistling and the trill of the chase
For most people, whistling is just a casual way to pass the time. But there’s a small worldwide community of whistling enthusiasts who've taken the…
Aug 27, 2026 · 24M
Southern cafeteria culture reaches the end of the line
The cafeteria has been a cultural and culinary touchstone in the South for generations. But recently, many of these restaurants have shuttered their doors.
Aug 20, 2026 · 25M
Senator No and the rise of America's politics of opposition
For over a decade, no holds barred conservative populism has dominated the political conversation in the US.
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