Best Delaware First Media Podcasts (2025)

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Clear Space Theatre eyes new home in Rehoboth Beach 12:11

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Rehoboth Beach's Clear Space Theatre is looking to expand, moving from its current 170-seat theatre in a former church to a much larger new space with two theaters, a fully developed backstage area, and dedicated workspaces for props, costumes, and scenery.Clear Space has two options to choose from, including one in downtown Rehoboth. To find out m…

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History Matters: Delta Sigma Theta sorority at the University of Delaware celebrates 50 years 12:26

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The historically Black sorority Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 50 years on the University of Delaware’s campus in 2025.The Mu Pi chapter welcomed its 11-member charter line in 1975 and has since seen 43 more lines cross through UD’s campus.The Deltas are a part of the Divine Nine, historically Black Greek-letter organizations that formed more than a …

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Arts Playlist: Market Street Music fall performances 11:41

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With the seasons changing, Wilmington's Market Street Music is back in action with a series of fall performances.On this week's Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny speaks to Market Street Music's executive director, Jordan Barrett, along with musicians from two of the ensembles performing this month - The Pyxis Piano Trio's Jennif…

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Enlighten Me: Can't afford a ticket to the game? UD prof explains why 12:16

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The current economy has plenty of people concerned – and complaining - about the cost of groceries, gas and other necessitiesBut what about ticket prices to attend a professional sporting event in the Philadelphia area? The price of attending sporting events never seems to get the same scrutiny despite increases year over year.As a matter of fact, …

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The Green - October 10, 2025 50:25

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

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The Green - October 3, 2025 50:39

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

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Mid-Atlantic hydrogen hub survives new Trump cuts for now but outlook still uncertain 12:56

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It’s been almost two years since the Biden Administration announced the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub or MACH2 was among a series of “hydrogen hubs” selected to receive substantial federal grants to jump-start the hydrogen fuel industry – and that Delaware would be a part of MACH2.Since then, little visible progress has been made with MACH2. That…

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History Matters: Fort Miles lecture series 11:26

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Fort Miles has long been a former military installation turned museum, seeking to explore the history of the defense of Delaware’s coast and the role of Fort Miles during the Cold War that followed.The Fort Miles Historical Association continues that work with the 2025-2026 season of its lecture series.The five-part series will primarily focus on t…

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Arts Playlist: Piffaro's 'Tools of the Trade' 13:26

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Piffaro, a professional musical ensemble specializing in the music of the Renaissance performed on historically-accurate instruments, returns to Wilmington next weekend for a concert called "Tools of the Trade."The performance highlights historical musical instruments and how they evolved into their modern counterparts.And on this edition of Arts P…

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Enlighten Me: Univ. of Delaware Women's Hockey debuts 10:51

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The University of Delaware's women's ice hockey team recently made its debut.Almost two years after the announcement of UD would add women’s hockey as a varsity sport, the Blue Hen women's ice hockey team recently hit the ice for the first time at Fred Rust Ice Arena in Newark with two losses to Long Island University.In this edition of Enlighten M…

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Federal SNAP changes are imminent. Here’s what that means for food access and Delaware’s budget crunch. 12:12

21d ago12:12

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Federal funding cuts are impacting states to varying degrees across the nation, particularly with unprecedented changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP.These changes were outlined within President Donald Trump’s tax and spending package known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Act,’ which for the first time ever w…

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'It's a big mission': Black Mothers in Power to bring Maternal Care Center to Wilmington 12:26

21d ago12:26

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The U.S. is one of only seven countries to see a significant increase in maternal mortality rates in 2023, according to the World Health Organization.The U.S. sees steeper rates than any other high-income country, and maternal and infant mortality risks spike further in Black community.Delaware was among seven states with the lowest maternal mortal…

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Arts Playlist: Mezzazine Gallery features Paula Brown 11:11

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The Division of the Arts' Mezzanine Gallery in Wilmington continues to spotlight the work of Delaware artists with an exhibition this month by Paula Brown.Brown is a relatively recent arrival to the First State, spending much of her life on the West Coast. Her work - much of it impressionistic landscapes and seascapes - shows off her adeptness with…

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Enlighten Me: New living shoreline seeks to protect Thompson Island 11:03

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Work is underway on the Thompson Island living shoreline project in Rehoboth Beach.The project on a part of Delaware Seashore State Park offers a large scale, nature-based engineering solution to protect the island's shoreline while enhancing the aquatic environment around the island.For this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Iri…

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The Green - September 26, 2025 48:55

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

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Enlighten Me: Gen Z navigates the “wonky” job market in Delaware and beyond 12:43

28d ago12:43

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The US saw 22,000 new jobs in July, far lower than the average 186,000 jobs added monthly on average in 2024.And some of the jobs posted aren’t even real — they’re put up by AI or are ghost positions, which companies put up in case they need to hire for a role that’s currently filled.Gen Z is having a particularly difficult time finding work out of…

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Arts Playlist: Delaware Shakespeare's community tour 12:41

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For eight years, Delaware Shakespeare has been leaving the boards and hitting the road for its annual community tour - taking the Bard's plays to neighborhoods around the First State.This year, DelShakes tour presents Two Gentlemen of Verona.And on this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny spend some time with DelShakes'…

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Univ. of Delaware Alzheimer's research gets boost from new grant funding 12:56

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The Delaware Community Foundation this week announced a five-year, $13.1 million dollar grant to the Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research.The money will help further the center’s research by expanding the number of participants in clinical studies, creating new forms of testing to find biomarkers which predict Alzheimer's development, and f…

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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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Clear Space Theatre eyes new home in Rehoboth Beach 12:11

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History Matters: Delta Sigma Theta sorority at the University of Delaware celebrates 50 years 12:26

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Arts Playlist: Market Street Music fall performances 11:41

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Enlighten Me: Can't afford a ticket to the game? UD prof explains why 12:16

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The Green - October 10, 2025 50:25

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The Green - October 3, 2025 50:39

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Mid-Atlantic hydrogen hub survives new Trump cuts for now but outlook still uncertain 12:56

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History Matters: Fort Miles lecture series 11:26

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Arts Playlist: Piffaro's 'Tools of the Trade' 13:26

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Enlighten Me: Univ. of Delaware Women's Hockey debuts 10:51

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Federal SNAP changes are imminent. Here’s what that means for food access and Delaware’s budget crunch. 12:12

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'It's a big mission': Black Mothers in Power to bring Maternal Care Center to Wilmington 12:26

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Arts Playlist: Mezzazine Gallery features Paula Brown 11:11

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Enlighten Me: New living shoreline seeks to protect Thompson Island 11:03

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The Green - September 26, 2025 48:55

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Enlighten Me: Gen Z navigates the “wonky” job market in Delaware and beyond 12:43

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Arts Playlist: Delaware Shakespeare's community tour 12:41

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Univ. of Delaware Alzheimer's research gets boost from new grant funding 12:56

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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