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How Activists Brought Down a Massive Gas Pipeline

It took six years and a lot of lawsuits.

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Episode Notes

Local activists never expected the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to go bust. Now they’re asking each other: How did that victory happen? And can it be replicated?

Guest: Lyndsey Gilpin, founder and editor-in-chief of Southerly.

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Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Jayson De Leon, and Danielle Hewitt.

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About the Show

The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.

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  • Mary Harris is the host and managing editor of What Next, Slate's new daily news podcast. She has reported throughout the public radio system, for NPR, Marketplace, and WNYC.