# coastal (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover coastal. Page: Feed: --- ## Wilmington, N.C.'s RideMICRO and the Riders Who Need It Most _2026-08-18 · Shoresides_ Lyft rideshare data shows Spanish-language riders in New Hanover County are 75% more likely to be women, and their trips are more likely to end at schools, workplaces, and grocery stores. Meanwhile, 70% of Latinos surveyed across North Carolina rely on a personal vehicle to get around — with over half of the 3,397 respondents lacking a driver's license, and a third reporting they are undocumented.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/19667849-wilmington-n-c-s-ridemicro-and-the-riders-who-need-it-most.mp3) ## Immigrants in a Low-Life-Expectancy Community in Wilmington, N.C., Encounter Transportation Disadvantages—Including Immigration Courts Hundreds of Miles Away _2026-08-02 · Shoresides_ Vanessa Gonzalez is an immigration attorney in Wilmington. Many of her clients live in southeastern North Carolina.The federal offices deciding their cases do not. In this episode, Shoresides learns what that distance means in practice—and how transportation barriers may connect to health. We also speak with Kevin Chen of the Union of Concerned Scientists about the decline—and possible… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/19589033-immigrants-in-a-low-life-expectancy-community-in-wilmington-n-c-encounter-transportation-disadvantages-including-immigration-courts-hundreds-of-miles-away.mp3) ## [Forestscapes](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/forestscapes) _2026-07-17 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ The forest/woods contain so much to photograph at all seasons, no matter the weather. Visit whenever you have the inspiration and time and take time to learn the place before you take the photos. ## [Wonderful winter](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/wonderful-winter) _2026-07-12 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Wintertime with coldness, snow and frost brings so much inspiration to take photos and capture the clean nature around me. The layer of snow covers what is ugly and give us clean landscapes. ## [Coastal Sunsets](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/coastal-sunsets) _2026-07-10 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ The combination of warm sunset light and water has always fascinated me and is one of my absolute go to when it comes to photography. Calmness and silence at the coast before the night arrives. ## [Flowers & Blossom](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/flowers-and-blossom) _2026-07-07 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Natural flowers are so beautiful to watch and makes me happy with all their colors and forms. Without flowers the nature with be so dull and boring. I do find them a great subject for photography. ## [Edinburgh](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/edinburgh) _2026-07-05 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ The capital of Scotland - a perfect destination for a city travel. Visit the Royal Mile, the medieval Old Town and the Old Castle on the hill. So much to see and experience. ## [Nordic Landscapes - Part 1](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/nordic-landscapes-part-1) _2026-07-03 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Landscapes can be very different in the nordic region, depending on time of day, season, weather and area. I often scout around searching for good locations for photography. Still more to find! ## [Coastal Seascapes](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/coastal-seascapes) _2026-06-30 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Fantastic therapeutic place to be for relaxation and contemplation. The sound and scent of the sea makes me feel alive and calms me down. Even when I am out photographing. ## [Studio Florals - Black Background](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/studio-florals-black-background) _2026-06-29 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Flowers against a black background makes the colors pop and is a great contrast to the colors of the petals. I prefer to use a background instead of a white when working in the studio. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MoUbJEeeF383) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Sakura - Cherry Blossom](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/sakura-cherry-blossom) _2026-06-28 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ A typical sign of spring arriving is the cherry blossom season; Sakura and Hanami. The beautiful pink blossom attracts many viewers and photographers to the trees. The blossom is for a short period. ## [Blåvandshuk](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/blavandshuk) _2026-06-26 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ The Danish west coast is a fantastic place to visit, with its vast sandy beaches and sand dunes. The wind can be a challenge when blowing from the North Sea onto land. Blåvandshuk is worth a visit. ## [More silhouettes at sunsets](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/more-silhouettes-at-sunsets) _2026-06-25 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Can you get enough of silhouettes at sunsets. I think not! I never get tired of the beauty of black silhouettes against a warm sunset sky. I once was called the "silhouette master"... I wonder why?! ## [Multicolored Rose](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/multicolored-rose) _2026-06-24 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ When visiting the flower shop something caught my eye and I just had to buy a couple of these flowers for a photo session in my studio. I didn't even know they existed before I visited the shop. ## [Streaming water](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/streaming-water) _2026-06-23 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ It is all about the water. I often try to find locations with water to capture. Streams are very common in the nordics when the snow and ice are melting. Best way to capture is with long exposure. ## [Studio Florals - Creative](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/studio-florals-creative) _2026-06-22 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ I love to experiment and try new ideas when photographing. I doesn't always have to be outdoors. Sometimes I can find myself in the photo studio breaking new creative ideas for a study. ## [Studio Florals - Droplets](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/studio-florals-droplets) _2026-06-21 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Flowers are beautiful and mostly full of colors. In one of my studies with my macro lens I wanted to experiment with droplets on the flowers and photograph them against black background. ## [Clouds](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/clouds) _2026-06-18 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ As a photographer you should always look at all directions to find new subjects to photograph. Usually I don't look up towards the sky and clouds above me... but why not this time. ## [Selective Coloring](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/selective-coloring) _2026-06-17 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ One way to focus on a detail in a photo, instead of using the ordinary technique with shallow focus on the exakt detail, is by using both color and black & white; selective coloring. ## [Sunsets by the water](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/sunsets-by-the-water) _2026-06-16 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Beauty by the water is what I call sunsets with the beautiful warm orange light and the contrasting dark details in the landscape. Many people love sunsets and the calmness it brings to them and me. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CJt4ymN8P4dt) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Black & White Seascapes](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/black-and-white-seascapes) _2026-06-15 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ Coastal seascapes is my absolute favorite subject to photograph and process into black & white. I love the contrast between the coastal details and the sea. To me the pictures survey calmness! ## The RideShare Gap: One Wilmington Community Uses Rideshare for Convenience, Another Survival _2026-06-12 · Shoresides_ Poet Delthea Simmons had a license, a car on its last legs, and a hometown she loved. What she didn't have was reliable transportation—so she organized her shopping, her work, and eventually her exit from Wilmington around rideshare apps. In this episode, Shoresides asks whether her story is part of a pattern. Lyft driver Jayce Esterline estimates that 60% of pickups on Wilmington's Northside are… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/19338928-the-rideshare-gap-one-wilmington-community-uses-rideshare-for-convenience-another-survival.mp3) ## [In the forest](https://byberndt.substack.com/p/in-the-forest) _2026-06-12 · Berndt Sjösten · by Berndt_ A wonderful place when you want to experience the silence, the birds singing and the wind blowing in the treetops, totally in contrast to the city environment with all its noice. ## In Edgecombe County, a Fight Over Data Centers and Community Futures _2026-06-09 · Shoresides_ Across the country, communities are confronting a new challenge: what happens when the growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure collides with local concerns about land, water, energy and quality of life? North Carolina is at the center of that debate, with at least 20 proposed data center projects across the state. In Edgecombe County, residents from across the community have come… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/19319443-in-edgecombe-county-a-fight-over-data-centers-and-community-futures.mp3) ## Dr. Mayra Galeano on Viewing Wilmington's Life Expectancy Gap Up Close _2026-03-17 · Shoresides_ Data showing that the community surrounding Portia Mills Hines Park has the lowest life expectancy in Wilmington is stark. But what does that reality look like up close—and what’s being done about it? In this episode, Shoresides speaks with Dr. Mayra Galeano, the chief medical officer at a clinic close to the problem. She tells us what it's like to provide care in the community. The clinic is open… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/18863347-dr-mayra-galeano-on-viewing-wilmington-s-life-expectancy-gap-up-close.mp3) ## Urbanist Andrés Otero on Carlessness in Wilmington, N.C. _2026-03-10 · Shoresides_ “New Hanover County has one of the highest shares of households without vehicle access in North Carolina—about 6 percent—according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey,” transportation expert Andrés Otero wrote in an article for WHQR last year. “People without access to a car often include college students, older adults, and others who either cannot afford a vehicle or… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/18823147-urbanist-andres-otero-on-carlessness-in-wilmington-n-c.mp3) ## Fixing Wilmington's Pedestrian Safety Gap _2026-02-18 · Shoresides_ Recently, the Wilmington StarNews and Cape Fear Collective dug into Wilmington, N.C.’s life-expectancy gap. It turns out there are similar disparities regarding the city’s pedestrians. “Wilmington consistently has one of the highest annual pedestrian crash rates in NC. From 2011–2020,” says the 2023 Walk Wilmington Pedestrian Plan . The majority of crashes involving pedestrians occurred in areas… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/18707266-fixing-wilmington-s-pedestrian-safety-gap.mp3) ## The Real Vanessa Gonzalez: A Wilmington, N.C. Immigration Lawyer Found a Disturbing Profile on Facebook, Why Won't Meta Help? _2026-01-13 · Shoresides_ In this episode, Shoresides talks with Vanessa Gonzalez about what it means when people looking for help can’t easily tell the difference between a real attorney and a convincing impersonator — and why immigration law, with its limited pathways and high stakes, is a particularly easy place to run the con. We also hear from Adonia Simpson at the American Bar Association Commission on Immigration ,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/18502414-the-real-vanessa-gonzalez-a-wilmington-n-c-immigration-lawyer-found-a-disturbing-profile-on-facebook-why-won-t-meta-help.mp3) ## North Carolina lawmakers go all in on partisan gerrymandering in state’s Black Belt _2025-12-08 · Shoresides_ North Carolina’s latest congressional map is part of Republicans’ efforts nationwide to gain more seats in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 election. Right before Thanksgiving, federal judges ruled against local advocacy groups and voters who have challenged the map on the basis of racial gerrymandering. This decision, along with rulings in states like Texas, could be setting a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/18320381-north-carolina-lawmakers-go-all-in-on-partisan-gerrymandering-in-state-s-black-belt.mp3) ## Explaining NC’s latest redistricting of Black Belt counties _2025-12-01 · Shoresides_ Ahead of the 2026 Election, North Carolina’s Republican lawmakers — at the request of President Trump — have passed a new congressional map intended to squeeze out one more Republican seat in Congress. The new map will also make it more difficult for northeastern Black voters to elect their preferred candidate. In this episode, we break down what’s happening and how it’s playing out in the courts.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/955435/episodes/18278123-explaining-nc-s-latest-redistricting-of-black-belt-counties.mp3) ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IcM8pdoljLm5) _2025-12-01 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## Fall for Donuts: Wake N Bake’s Seasonal Favorites _2025-10-22 · Somewhere & Elsewhere_ In this Shoresides episode, host Nicolas Magrino takes listeners inside Wake N Bake Donuts, where fall flavors steal the spotlight. Owner Danny Tangredi shares how the Wilmington favorite celebrates the season with limited-edition creations like pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin glazed, and s’mores donuts — each crafted to capture the cozy taste of autumn. As the tourist crowds thin and cooler weather… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1184876/episodes/18059167-fall-for-donuts-wake-n-bake-s-seasonal-favorites.mp3) ## On the Art of Tobacco Stringing _2025-10-17 · Somewhere & Elsewhere_ When North Carolina summer turns to fall, an old tradition finds new life at the State Fair. In this episode, Shoresides talks with farmer Pat Short to learn about a tobacco stringing contest where participants bundle tobacco leaves onto sticks, in a process that's been an art here for generations. Links and Resources: North Carolina State Fair Tobacco Stringing Contest – NC Department of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1184876/episodes/18030118-on-the-art-of-tobacco-stringing.mp3) ## [The Rising Generation: Future Leaders of Coastal Louisiana](https://deltadispatches.fireside.fm/202) _2025-09-25 · info@mississippiriverdelta.org (Restore the Mississippi River Delta) · Delta Dispatches_ In the final episode of Delta Dispatches 2.0, host Simone interviews two young rising leaders in coastal restoration, Kylie Miller and Franziska Trautmann. The episode delves into their backgrounds, experiences, and insights on tackling Louisiana's coastal challenges. Kylie Miller shares how her education, volunteer, and leadership experiences inspired her to focus on a career in the environmental… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1731b607-8761-4627-85d0-ed7659e0ae7b/87f5b889-c5dd-44c6-8e77-96493ba6063d.mp3) ## [Reconnecting the River (Parishes): Revitalizing Louisiana’s Largest Swamp and Focusing on the People of the Parishes](https://deltadispatches.fireside.fm/201) _2025-09-18 · info@mississippiriverdelta.org (Restore the Mississippi River Delta) · Delta Dispatches_ In this episode of Delta Dispatches, hosts Simone Maloz engages with Brad Miller from Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and Kristi Trail from Pontchartrain Conservancy. Brad Miller delves into the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp project, emphasizing its significance and historical background. Kristi Trail discusses various initiatives by Pontchartrain Conservancy, including the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1731b607-8761-4627-85d0-ed7659e0ae7b/c4a60d5b-776d-4ca8-a7d1-e7817440700f.mp3) ## [Milestone Moments: Celebrating 200 Episodes with Delta Dispatches](https://deltadispatches.fireside.fm/200) _2025-09-11 · info@mississippiriverdelta.org (Restore the Mississippi River Delta) · Delta Dispatches_ In the 200th episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz celebrates this milestone by welcoming special guests to discuss the crucial work of restoring Louisiana's coast. Simone is joined by Charles Sutcliffe, the resilience climate and coastal policy specialist for the National Wildlife Federation, who talks about his extensive experience in coastal policy and resilience. The episode also… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1731b607-8761-4627-85d0-ed7659e0ae7b/32f2b9df-015b-4eda-933e-8f51ec1a968d.mp3) ## [Revitalizing the Bayou Region](https://deltadispatches.fireside.fm/199) _2025-09-04 · info@mississippiriverdelta.org (Restore the Mississippi River Delta) · Delta Dispatches_ In this episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz discusses the importance of coastal restoration in Louisiana's Bayou Region with Bren Haase, Program Director at Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP), and Jennifer Armand, Executive Director of the Bayou Community Foundation (BCF). Bren talks about his role at BTNEP, the organization's work in water quality and habitat… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1731b607-8761-4627-85d0-ed7659e0ae7b/bf74070d-6899-4442-b960-2dbbb2dd5584.mp3) ## [Reflecting on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Impact, Lessons and the Future](https://deltadispatches.fireside.fm/198) _2025-08-21 · info@mississippiriverdelta.org (Restore the Mississippi River Delta) · Delta Dispatches_ In this episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz, Campaign Director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta, reflects on the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, emphasizing the importance of coastal restoration for Louisiana. Simone interviews Jessica Dandridge, Executive Director of the New Orleans Water Collaborative, who discusses the impact of these storms on her life. They also… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1731b607-8761-4627-85d0-ed7659e0ae7b/75fc6260-4e5d-4dab-b091-a9b53696d979.mp3) ## [From Plans to Projects: How Coastal Restoration Actually Happens](https://deltadispatches.fireside.fm/197) _2025-08-14 · info@mississippiriverdelta.org (Restore the Mississippi River Delta) · Delta Dispatches_ In this episode of Delta Dispatches, Simone talks with Allie Olsonoski of the Environmental Defense Fund and Katie Freer from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) about the importance of the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan and the development process of the upcoming 2029 Plan. Allie discusses her work tracking priority projects within the MRD coalition, while emphasizing the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1731b607-8761-4627-85d0-ed7659e0ae7b/1393b424-0504-4e1b-aec1-a65d7535b291.mp3) ## [Caring for Coastal Communities: Conversations with Charles Allen and Arthur Johnson](https://deltadispatches.fireside.fm/196) _2025-08-07 · info@mississippiriverdelta.org (Restore the Mississippi River Delta) · Delta Dispatches_ In this episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz discusses Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts, featuring conversations with Charles Allen and Arthur Johnson. Charles Allen, Community Engagement Director with Audubon Delta, recounts his extensive experience advocating for coastal restoration and community involvement in Louisiana's environmental initiatives. Arthur Johnson, CEO of the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1731b607-8761-4627-85d0-ed7659e0ae7b/b64c466f-dc89-4889-b18e-488bc878efcc.mp3) ## [Back to the Bayou: Why the Coast Still Matters](https://deltadispatches.fireside.fm/195) _2025-07-31 · info@mississippiriverdelta.org (Restore the Mississippi River Delta) · Delta Dispatches_ In the return episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz is joined by Dr. Alisha Renfro and Steve Cochran to discuss Louisiana’s coast, its people, wildlife and jobs, and why restoring it matters. Today we explore the ecological, economic, and community significance of the Louisiana’s coast and the challenges and implications following the state's decision not to move forward with the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1731b607-8761-4627-85d0-ed7659e0ae7b/ad0504bf-5bee-420e-a39d-63f794efdb50.mp3) ## Polish Festival in Castle Hayne, North Carolina at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church _2025-01-27 · Somewhere & Elsewhere_ Join us as we take you inside the Polish Festival in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, an annual celebration of Polish heritage hosted by St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Held every November, the festival is a vibrant gathering filled with authentic Polish cuisine, lively traditional music, and energetic dancing. In this episode, we capture the sights and sounds of the festival through interviews with… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1184876/episodes/16511317-polish-festival-in-castle-hayne-north-carolina-at-st-stanislaus-catholic-church.mp3) ## Cooking Up Success: Corey Scott’s On Thyme Journey _2024-09-19 · Somewhere & Elsewhere_ In this episode of Somewhere and Elsewhere , we sit down with Corey Scott, co-owner and chef of On Thyme Restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina. Corey takes us through his journey—from washing dishes at a hospital to launching a beloved spot on Castle Street. With support from his wife and inspired by family traditions, he shares how he learned to cook in his childhood kitchen and turned that… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1184876/episodes/15781888-cooking-up-success-corey-scott-s-on-thyme-journey.mp3) ## Coastal Healing Project: Empowering Youth Through Art and Storytelling in Carteret County _2024-09-03 · Somewhere & Elsewhere_ In this episode of Somewhere & Elsewhere, we hear about an exciting youth media project that brings together storytelling and media arts skills. Hosted by Akshay Gokul, this episode dives into the Coastal Healing Project, an initiative in Carteret County empowering local youth through art, storytelling, and media. Our guest, Sarah Sloan, co-director/founder of the project, shares how this program… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1184876/episodes/15686975-coastal-healing-project-empowering-youth-through-art-and-storytelling-in-carteret-county.mp3)