Jade

Wilmington Weather Report

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Welcome to Wilmington North Carolina's premier podcast for interviews with local activists, organizers, and non-profits! I'm your host, Jade, and I delve into local politics, issues, and protests from a leftist perspective. Tune in and get educated!

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WWR Episode 4 - Haji of Do Art 10.02.2026 29:12

Welcome to episode 4 of the Wilmington Weather Report! Please enjoy this interview with Haji about his art, his work with kids in the community, and doing art for arts' sake! I have included information about Haji's upcoming gallery event at Savard Beer and Boards this weekend on Valentine's Day. When: 2/14 6-9PM Where: Savard Beer and Boards on Front St. What: An interactive party celebrating the...

WWR Special Report - General Strike Day in Wilmington 01.02.2026 20:16

Join Jade as they report on the General Strike activities in Wilmington on 1/30/2026. Listen as they cover the Starbucks' workers surprise strike, as well as the Novant anti-ICE demonstration and march. There are some heavy topics in this episode. Please take care when listening. Here are links to Siembra NC and Indivisible Wilmington , two organizations that took part in organizing this event. I...

WWR Episode 3 - Joel of the (former) Avelo Airlines Boycott 27.01.2026 31:27

We have begun yet another week, and it is time once again for yet another episode dropping tomorrow! (We’ll see how long my executive dysfunction allows me to maintain a weekly release schedule) This week we spoke with Joel, of our local chapter of Democratice Socialists of America, who headed up the (now former) Avelo Airlines boycott! While this week has been a somber one, it was nice to celebra...

WWR Episode 2 - Erin from The Roasted Bookery 20.01.2026 26:33

Welcome to the Roasted Bookery, the bookstore where representation matters! Join us as we interview Erin, bookstore owner extrordinaire. Erin talks with us about the origins of RB, their really cool inclusive events, her background with activism, and banned books. I have also included her book reccomendations in the notes below! Erin's Book Recs: -Pet: Akwaeke Emezi -Bitter: Akwaeke Emezi Carolina...

WWR Episode 1 - Abby from Starbucks 12.01.2026 21:47

Hi Folks! Joins us for the first episode of the Wilmington Weather Report where we speak with Abby, who is active in the ILM-DSA organization, mustial aid, and most pertinent, the Starbucks Union Strike! Listen to this interview where we discuss the importance of unions, encampment, free Palestine, and Abby's involvement with the organizing of the Middle Sound Loop Starbucks! Please donate to the...