
Broken Ground is a podcast produced by the Southern Environmental Law Center digging up environmental stories in the South.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNatural SciencesGovernment | |||

Writer Latria Graham helps us unearth the surprising ways in which long-ago plantations and modern environmental injustices are intertwined in the South. From some of the earliest Freedmen’s communities built on frequently flooded land, to contempora... more
On a map, you can often spot pollution sources like a power plant, a highway, or a factory. But why were these things built where they are, and who lives next door? Answering those questions reveals a surprising truth: it’s often a short distance fro... more
This season of Broken Ground we spend time in the rural South with the people who call it home. Often celebrated for the quiet life close to nature, and a region that defines many perceptions of the South, it’s also a place polluting industries targe... more
We don’t spend a lot of time thinking about where our trash ends up but, when you live next door to a landfill, you don’t have that luxury. The burning smell of chemicals, the flocks of circling vultures, the constant rumble of truck traffic and the ... more
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I have been listening to Broken Ground for 5 years and I cannot get enough. SELC does great work helping people, teaching people, and listening to people. This is THE environmental podcast, especially if you live in the south.
What a wonderfully produced piece with a truly pertinent discussion about the fragility of so many places due to the threats of climate change and the resistance by many to act in a way that recognizes the reality of it and the destruction it causes. I enjoyed its emphasis on finding solutions such as pivoting to different building materials.
loved this podcast, great environmental podcast about Southern US
I have been getting these nice postcards from SELC for awhile, but being busy I hadn’t paid too much attention to them — until now. I noticed that the latest one mentioned this podcast and I thought “well, that should be easy” since podcasts make it easy to enjoy documentaries whenever you have spare moments or can easily multitask.
So I began listening and loved it. I did not even know about this infamous pipeline (just those involving First Americans), nor about Al Gore’s involvement (I’m ... more
An important and meaningful season! Great storytelling, lots of voices and audio from the community, excellent sound and editing. Worth a listen!
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This podcast focuses on environmental justice and the impact of ecological issues on Southern communities, highlighting personal stories and local activism. Episodes often feature discussions about the challenges faced due to pollution, industrial exploitation, and the effects of climate change on rural areas. By integrating the voices of community members, environmental advocates, and experts, the series not only informs the audience about significant environmental concerns but also emphasizes the importance of collective action and grassroots movements in addressing these issues. Unique storytelling techniques and thorough research contribute to a compelling narrative that connects listeners to the struggles and resilience of affected com... more
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Broken Ground launched 7 years ago and published 44 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Broken Ground include:
1. Justin Overton
2. Mark Griffin
3. Ronald Woody
4. David Kennard
5. Sarah Stokes
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