Best Delaware First Media Podcasts (2024)

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Teacher retention challenges grow in Delaware amid rising interest in early exits 13:12

15h ago13:12

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Schools and districts across Delaware are facing increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining their staff.According to a recent membership survey by the Delaware State Education Association, the state's largest teachers union, 75% of teachers said they’re more likely to retire or leave education earlier than planned.This week, Delaware Public …

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Delaware teacher team ‘Math Marigolds’ honored for developing future math educators 13:11

15h ago13:11

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The Delaware STEM Educator Awards annually celebrates K-12 educators who go above and beyond to teach and inspire students in STEM, a methodology that engages students around the subjects of science, technology, math, and engineering.Among the winners this year are the Math Marigolds, a team of educators working to develop more students into math t…

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Unique local program gives high school students a chance to give back to their communities 10:12

15h ago10:12

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Distributing grant money to nonprofits isn’t something high school students normally learn about, let alone actually do.But for more than 25 years, the Delaware Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Board has put high school students in charge of examining issues in their communities and ultimately deciding how to allocate thousands of dollars …

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Enlighten Me: Exploring the benefits of mindful birdwatching 11:50

15h ago11:50

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For many, birdwatching is more than just a chance to spot a feathered friend; it’s a way to slow down, reduce stress, and reconnect with the natural world.Next week, the Delaware Ornithological Society is hosting ‘The Birding Prescription,’ a talk about birding’s impact on our health and well-being.For this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public …

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The Green – November 15, 2024 50:25

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

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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

6d ago1:27:41

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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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Reaction to Delaware's major political races 14:41

6d ago14:41

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The 2024 Election nationally was a good one for Republicans, who returned Donald Trump to the White House and gained control of the U.S. Senate. But in Delaware, it was more of the same with Democrats dominating statewide races and drawing another seat closer to a House supermajority.To dive into these storylines and more, Delaware Public Media new…

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How the General Election results will affect Delaware’s political landscape 13:12

6d ago13:12

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The Green continues its breakdown of the fallout from Tuesday’s General Election in Delaware with a closer look at how the results will impact the state’s political landscape, especially in the General Assembly.There will be a new Governor in Matt Meyer, along with a new Democratic House Speaker and a new Republican House Minority Leader. However, …

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Local epidemiology researcher leads $1.7 million study on shingles vaccine impact on dementia, stroke 8:54

6d ago8:54

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About a third of Americans will develop shingles and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends anyone over 50 get the vaccine.At the University of Delaware, a $1.7 million study is underway allowing assistant professor of epidemiology Daniel Harris access to health records for roughly three million nursing home residents for a close…

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Enlighten Me: Reading program aims to connect military service members with young students 12:26

6d ago12:26

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On Veteran’s Day, more than 20,000 students in all 50 states will be treated to video stories read aloud by active-duty service members.The ‘Story Time with a Service Member’ event, held by the nonprofit United Through Reading, gives young students the chance to connect with service members and highlights how crucial it is to keep our youth reading…

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The Green – November 8, 2024 50:07

6d ago50:07

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

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Championing Affordable Estate Planning and Workers' Compensation Wins For Clients: Attorney Daniel J. Siegel's Legal Impact in Pennsylvania 16:29

10d ago16:29

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Championing Affordable Estate Planning and Workers' Compensation Wins For Clients: Attorney Daniel J. Siegel's Legal Impact in Pennsylvania If you believe that a thriving community lies in the spirit of its local advocates, this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast is for you. Join us as the Good Neighbor Business spotlight in Delaware County, PA s…

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Andrew Martella: Delivering Decades of Electrical Safety For Homeowners Through Martella Electric Company 18:16

10d ago18:16

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Andrew Martella: Delivering Decades of Electrical Safety For Homeowners Through Martella Electric Company For anyone curious about how a family-run electrical services business can thrive across generations, this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast will charge even greater interest. Listen to Andrew Martella, the President of Martella Electric Com…

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Bärker's Journey: Nostalgia Meets Innovation 35:22

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Send us a text Ever dreamt of having a superpower? Join us as Eric Baker, aka Bärker, shares his whimsical wish for intangibility and the heartfelt advice he'd give to his teenage self about chasing dreams. This episode takes us through Eric's musical evolution, from his punk rock roots to his eclectic influences like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and th…

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Delaware grapples with housing shortage as a task force weighs local control against urgent demand 13:55

13d ago13:55

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How to handle the affordable housing crisis in the First State has been among the top issues during the 2024 election, but work on the issue is already underway in Delaware.This week, contributor Paul Kiefer takes a closer look at that work and what options it may provide a new Governor and General Assembly with to address this complex issue.…

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Understanding Election Day forecasts and which polls you can trust 12:26

13d ago12:26

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According to most major polls, or a combination of polls from around the country, the presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is a toss-up with Election Day nearly here.But we’ve heard this story before and the reality may very well wind up much different than what polls are forecasting.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon talks w…

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Arts Playlist: Millsboro arts nonprofit shines a spotlight on ‘music of the Americas’ 11:12

15d ago11:12

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The cultural impact of the African diaspora in the Americas spans the Atlantic arc, from Delaware all the way to Uruguay.Encompassing thousands of miles and hundreds of years of Africans in the Americas, this arc brought cultural expressions and new types of music we still enjoy today; something the Millsboro-based arts nonprofit Echoes and Footpri…

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History Matters: Hannah Grantham explores new role as director of the Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 11:26

13d ago11:26

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The Delaware Historical Society named Hannah Grantham the new Director of the Jane and Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage.The Mitchell Center works to promote the history of Delaware’s African Americans and Grantham comes to the Center with an extensive background in musicology and museum work; most recently at the Smithsonian …

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The Green – November 1, 2024 49:52

14d ago49:52

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

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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

14d ago1:04:44

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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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Jeff Fuqua's IT Guys LLC, Guide to Cost-Effective IT Management and Repair 15:19

14d ago15:19

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Jeff Fuqua's IT Guys LLC, Guide to Cost-Effective IT Management and Repair When small to mid-size businesses can navigate IT landscape needed to run their business with savings and top technology, business grows faster. In this episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, our host Bob Blaisse chats with one source of that savings and technology, Jeff Fuqu…

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Ken Klein of First Bank: Reshaping Banking In Pennsylvania As A Personal Banker With Real Relationships and Innovation. 17:32

14d ago17:32

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Ken Klein of First Bank: Reshaping Banking In Pennsylvania As A Personal Banker With Real Relationships and Innovation. Discover how First Bank is reshaping the future of community banking with their strategic expansion into Pennsylvania, as our host Bob Blaisse welcomes Ken Klein, Vice President of First Bank, to the Good Neighbor Podcast Studio. …

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Races to Watch: Incumbent Republican Lyndon Yearick faces Democratic challenger Tracey Miller in 34th House District 9:27

20d ago9:27

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The race for Delaware’s 34th House District sees incumbent Republican Lyndon Yearick trying to maintain his seat against Democratic challenger Tracey Miller in a district where registration numbers increasingly give Democrats an edge.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee takes a look at this race and whether this seat could flip from red t…

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Races to Watch: Democrat Rony Baltazar-Lopez hopes to flip 36th House District seat held by incumbent Republican Bryan Shupe 12:26

21d ago12:26

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Republican incumbent Bryan Shupe is facing Democratic challenger Rony Baltazar-Lopez for Delaware’s 36th House District seat in Sussex County.Shupe has held the seat since 2018, but won the Primary Election by only 12 votes this year, leaving Baltazar-Lopez wondering if there is enough discontent to flip the Milford-area seat blue.Delaware Public M…

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History Matters: Exploring the haunted history of Delaware 13:42

21d ago13:42

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Settlers and Native Americans were living on the land now known as Delaware long before it officially became a state in 1787.So the area has had quite a while to stock up on stories of ghosts and hauntings between then and now.In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by Josh Hitchens, author of “Haunted Hi…

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Enlighten Me: Peer mentor support for breast cancer patients in Delaware 11:15

21d ago11:15

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One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and although fewer than one percent of men are diagnosed with the disease, their odds of survival are worse.To help with the stressors, anxieties, and uncertainty that come with having breast cancer, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition offers a peer mentorship program with f…

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The Green – October 25, 2024 48:54

21d ago48:54

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

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

22d ago56:06

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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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Jenn Briddes & Bonnie Stritzinger: The Activity Entrepreneurs and Founders of Flick-of-the-Wrist and Delco Axe House 14:59

27d ago14:59

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Jenn Briddes & Bonnie Stritzinger: The Activity Entrepreneurs and Founders of Flick-of-the-Wrist and Delco Axe House How do you express your inner artist without worrying about creating a mess? Or throw sharp objects without getting hurt? Learn how from Jenn Briddes and Bonnie Stritzinger, the activity entrepreneur guests for this episode of the Go…

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