Best Delaware First Media Podcasts (2025)

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Delaware's newly created Office of New Americans asks how it can help immigrant community 10:41

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Delaware now has an Office of New Americans to serve and support the immigrant community.About 11% of Delaware residents are immigrants. That’s more than 115,000 people who contribute to Delaware socially and economically, according to the Office of New Americans director Rony Baltazar-Lopez.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee sat down with Baltaza…

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How much do Delawareans know about 'forever chemicals?' 12:27

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There’s been a fair amount of reporting about so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water and the potential health impact the family of PFAS chemicals can have, including some cancers, immune system suppression and developmental issues in children.And the state of Delaware took legislative action this year to make people more aware when PFAS le…

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Arts Playlist: OperaDelaware's 'Opera DEathmatch" 11:41

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What happens when the world of opera collides with the world of boxing?We’ll find out when Opera Delaware presents "Opera DEathmatch" next weekend at its studios in Wilmington.The event is the brainchild of OperaDelaware and former boxing champ Dave Tiberi.On this week's Arts Playlist, DPM's Martin Matheny sits down with Tiberi and Opera Delaware's…

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Enlighten Me: Delaware braces for Banana Ball 12:22

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Banana Ball will be coming to Wilmington next summer.What is Banana Ball, you ask?Well, it’s a different brand of baseball that features the fundamentals of the game combined with trick plays and unusual rules to provide entertainment for the whole family.While the Savannah Bananas are the main draw in a now 6-team league – playing in huge venues a…

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The Green - November 14, 2025 49:10

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Listen to the full show or individual segments:By Delaware Public Media

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Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry starts building Delaware's Dept. of Veterans Affairs 19:41

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Veterans Day is this Tuesday and this year, Delaware can point to an increased commitment to the 72,000 vets living in the First State.Earlier this year, state lawmakers passed and Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation creating Delaware’s first state-level Department of Veterans Affairs with a cabinet-level secretary.Meyer then selected Retired Brigad…

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Survey shows improving teacher satisfaction in Delaware, despite lingering concerns about working conditions 17:41

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The state’s largest teachers union – the Delaware State Education Association recently released the results of its latest teacher satisfaction survey.The survey – conducted via email by Emma White Research – reached 1,460 active DSEA members between July 11-18 to take their temperature on a variety of topics – including teacher pay and working cond…

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Arts Playlist: Delaware Art Museum's 'Imprinted: Illustrating Race' 12:56

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A new exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum caps off the museum's yearlong celebration of the art of illustration."Imprinted: Illustrating Race" was co-curated by University of Delaware professor Robyn Phillips-Pendleton and opened at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Now, that exhibition takes up residence in Wilmington through next spring.To learn more…

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The Green - November 7, 2025 51:13

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Listen to the full show or individual segments:By Delaware Public Media

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UD researcher finds LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware need more at-home and in-school support 13:11

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About a quarter of Delaware youth identify as LGBTQ+, according to the Delaware School Survey.And a new study from the University of Delaware finds LGBTQ+ adolescents experience higher rates of anxiety, depression and substance use.They’re also more likely to report all three at younger ages than their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts.Delaware …

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CHEER expanding affordable housing options for seniors 11:26

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More affordable housing for seniors is coming to Sussex County.CHEER recently broke ground on a project in Georgetown bringing more low to moderate income senior housing to the area.Elected officials up and down the state have said for years this one specific type of housing needed in the state.And this week Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sit…

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Arts Playlist: Kim Klabe at DDOA's Mezzanine Galley 11:42

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Delaware artist Kim Klabe is known not only for her use of mixed media - including paints, wood, paper, and even wine and beer pours - but also the diverse nature of work. Her new show, opening November 7 at the Delaware Div.of the Arts' Mezzanine Gallery in Wilmington presents works inspired by the urban environment. On this edition of Arts Playli…

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Enlighten Me: Students take center stage at TEDx University of Delaware 11:36

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TEDx - local, independently organized branches of TED Talks - returns to the University of Delaware.Speakers during the upcoming TEDx session Nov. 5th at UD’s Mitchell Hall include students and their topics are typically informed by direct personal experience.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale is joined by one of t…

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The Green - October 31, 2025 49:53

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Listen to the full show or individual segments:By Delaware Public Media

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As Delaware mulls plans for massive data center, worries persist over electric rates 13:12

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Plans to build one of the largest data centers in the country near Delaware City in New Castle County remains a front burner issue – with state and county governments responding with efforts to pump the brakes on the project and put some guardrails in place to address concerns over the facilities’ potential impact.At the same time, the developer be…

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Delaware offers its roadmap to bolster early literacy 12:11

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In the third grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. But there’s a problem in Delaware.Gov. Matt Meyer declared a literacy emergency earlier this year after eighth grade reading scores showed Delaware students saw their lowest scores in almost three decades.Statewide assessments in earlier grades tell a similar story, …

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Arts Playlist: Milton Theatre expansion 11:41

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The historic Milton Theatre has been around for generations. And or the last decade, it has been a source for live theatre in the riverfront town.Now, it's getting a facelift, with a focus on the theatre's education programs.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny is joined by Milton Theatre director Fred Munzert to…

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Enlighten Me: Nemours neurologist seeks therapies for autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease 11:25

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A Nemours neurologist receives a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health.The funding will be used to study brain patterns that could lead to shared therapies for autism, epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease patients.On this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sits down with Nemours Children’s Health Chief of N…

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The Green - October 24, 2025 50:25

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Listen to the full show or individual segments:By Delaware Public Media

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Wilm. City Councilman Spadola switches party affiliation 14:42

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Wilmington City Council is seeing a change in its make-up – but this one is a bit unusual.The change isn’t because of a resignation or election. It’s the result of a change in party affiliation.Councilman James Spadola recently announced he is switching from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party. Spadola was the lone Republican on Council, s…

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Finding calm in the chaos with 10% Happier's Dan Harris 1:19:36

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Dan Harris, podcast host, author of 10% Happier and former ABC News anchor, shares his journey from covering war zones to discovering mindfulness and meditation. He discusses the toll of high-stress journalism on mental health, including his on-air panic attack, and how meditation became a transformative tool. Harris also addresses misconceptions a…

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Prioritizing people, well-being and resilience in journalism with API's Samantha Ragland 1:35:03

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Samantha Ragland, vice president of journalism programs at the American Press Institute, shares practical strategies for fostering mental health and well-being in newsrooms. She highlights how prioritizing people can lead to exceptional journalism and stronger newsroom culture. Ragland explores the balance between leadership and care, offering insi…

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Tackling burnout in journalism with RJI's Randy Picht and SmithGeiger's Andrew Finlayson 1:16:33

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Randy Picht, executive director of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, and Andrew Finlayson, executive vice president of digital and AI strategies at SmithGeiger, share insights from their landmark study on burnout in journalism. They discuss why 80% of journalists see burnout as a critical issue, how it's driving attrition and the solutio…

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From "fried and frozen" to thriving: Helping local newsrooms serve communities with COLab's Laura Frank 1:38:33

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Laura Frank, head of the Colorado News Collaborative (COLab), shares insights into sustaining local journalism through collaboration, innovation, and addressing critical challenges. She highlights COLab's role in supporting over 180 Colorado newsrooms with reporting, engagement, revenue models, and resource sharing, while addressing the "fried and …

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Slowing down and training the next generation of storytellers with Lede New Orleans' Jennifer Larino 1:31:56

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Jennifer Larino, executive director of Lede New Orleans, shares how her organization is reshaping local journalism by training young BIPOC storytellers to address community information needs. She discusses the origins of Lede New Orleans, the challenges of building an inclusive newsroom, and the importance of creating trusted spaces where community…

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Bay City News' unconventional model to serve newsrooms and communities with Katherine Ann Rowlands 1:08:02

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Katherine Ann Rowlands, owner and publisher of Bay City News, shares insights into the unique hybrid model of her organization, which has served the San Francisco Bay Area with round-the-clock news coverage for 45 years. She discusses Bay City News' evolution from a pure newswire service into a dual operation that includes the nonprofit site Local …

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Inside O'Rourke Media Group's community-first approach with Jim O'Rourke 1:27:41

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Jim O'Rourke, CEO and founder of O'Rourke Media Group, shares his journey in local media, from delivering newspapers as a kid to founding a rapidly growing digital-first publishing chain. O'Rourke discusses his approach to acquiring and revitalizing local newspapers, investing in local talent and growing the digital business. He outlines the strate…

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Evolving the business model for community news with Reviving Rural News' Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci 1:04:44

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Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci, authors of Reviving Rural News: Finding a Sustainable Future for Community Journalism, explore the unique challenges facing rural newspapers in the wake of the local news industry's financial crisis. They discuss their yearlong experiment with a Kansas newspaper, offering insights into how small communi…

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The fight for local news in the world's media capital with THE CITY's Nic Dawes 56:06

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Nic Dawes, executive director of THE CITY, discusses the vital role nonprofit journalism plays in New York's shrinking local news ecosystem. He explains how his organization fills coverage gaps left by retrenching legacy media, focusing on investigative reporting and service journalism to meet the needs of New Yorkers across all boroughs. Dawes als…

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Strengthening democracy through local journalism and collaboration with Allison Taylor Levine of Delaware's Local Journalism Initiative 1:00:04

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Allison Taylor Levine, founder and CEO of the Local Journalism Initiative, shares her insights into building a nonprofit collaborative newsroom and the importance of local news to democracy. She discusses the challenges of launching the initiative in Delaware, from creating internship programs to fostering collaboration among local newsrooms. Levin…

Delaware First Media Podcasts

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The Green

Tom Byrne

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Delco Young Democast

Delaware County (PA) Young Democrats

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BOREDinDE: Life in Delaware - Unscripted and Unfiltered

Lindsey Epps Media LLC

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Local News Matters

Tim Regan-Porter

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Delaware's newly created Office of New Americans asks how it can help immigrant community 10:41

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How much do Delawareans know about 'forever chemicals?' 12:27

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Arts Playlist: OperaDelaware's 'Opera DEathmatch" 11:41

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Enlighten Me: Delaware braces for Banana Ball 12:22

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The Green - November 14, 2025 49:10

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Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry starts building Delaware's Dept. of Veterans Affairs 19:41

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Survey shows improving teacher satisfaction in Delaware, despite lingering concerns about working conditions 17:41

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Arts Playlist: Delaware Art Museum's 'Imprinted: Illustrating Race' 12:56

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The Green - November 7, 2025 51:13

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UD researcher finds LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware need more at-home and in-school support 13:11

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CHEER expanding affordable housing options for seniors 11:26

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Arts Playlist: Kim Klabe at DDOA's Mezzanine Galley 11:42

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Enlighten Me: Students take center stage at TEDx University of Delaware 11:36

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The Green - October 31, 2025 49:53

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As Delaware mulls plans for massive data center, worries persist over electric rates 13:12

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Delaware offers its roadmap to bolster early literacy 12:11

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Arts Playlist: Milton Theatre expansion 11:41

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Enlighten Me: Nemours neurologist seeks therapies for autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease 11:25

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The Green - October 24, 2025 50:25

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Wilm. City Councilman Spadola switches party affiliation 14:42

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Finding calm in the chaos with 10% Happier's Dan Harris 1:19:36

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Prioritizing people, well-being and resilience in journalism with API's Samantha Ragland 1:35:03

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Tackling burnout in journalism with RJI's Randy Picht and SmithGeiger's Andrew Finlayson 1:16:33

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From "fried and frozen" to thriving: Helping local newsrooms serve communities with COLab's Laura Frank 1:38:33

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Slowing down and training the next generation of storytellers with Lede New Orleans' Jennifer Larino 1:31:56

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Bay City News' unconventional model to serve newsrooms and communities with Katherine Ann Rowlands 1:08:02

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Inside O'Rourke Media Group's community-first approach with Jim O'Rourke 1:27:41

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Evolving the business model for community news with Reviving Rural News' Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci 1:04:44

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The fight for local news in the world's media capital with THE CITY's Nic Dawes 56:06

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Strengthening democracy through local journalism and collaboration with Allison Taylor Levine of Delaware's Local Journalism Initiative 1:00:04