Best Delaware First Media Podcasts (2025)

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Delaware bill would effectively set Biden-era PFAS limits after Trump EPA scraps or delays rules 13:12

4d ago13:12

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During the Biden Administration, the EPA enacted strict limits on a laundry list of PFAS chemicals – and a timeline to start enforcing those limits. But the Trump Administration is pushing that timeline back and scraping limits on some forms of the chemicals for now.Locally, some state lawmakers are taking steps they believe will help ensure Delawa…

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Legislation seeks stronger disclosure requirements for multi-level marketing companies 11:42

4d ago11:42

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Delaware could become one of the strictest states when it comes to disclosure requirements around multi-level marketing companies, commonly referred to as MLMs.These types of businesses operate under a model where individuals sell products directly to consumers while also recruiting others to join the company.State Rep. Melanie Ross Levin believes …

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Arts Playlist: Jen Hintz Eggers' 'Seeds of Life' 11:55

4d ago11:55

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Delaware-based artist Jen Hintz Eggers' work is currently on display at the Mezzanine Gallery in Wilmington's Carvel State Office BuildingIn this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny speaks with Jen Hintz Eggers to learn more about her art and her current exhibition, "Seeds of Life."…

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Enlighten Me: Stories from Univ. of Delaware student journalists 10:57

4d ago10:57

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In this week’s Enlighten Me, we head to the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists – pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, a long-time First State journalist, Director of UD’s Journalism Program, and one of founders of Delaware Public Media.This week’s featured student jour…

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The Green - June 13, 2025 49:54

4d ago49:54

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

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How Media Makes Money Today (It's Not Easy) with CEO of The Meteor Cindi Leive 43:24

5d ago43:24

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation, and the media. I’m Eric Schurenberg, longtime journalist and founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. We talk a lot about the economic challenges, not to say cataclysm, that news media has been through in recent decades. Even the most storied brands have found themselves striking ad…

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Delaware's new LGBTQ+ Commission seeks to fill gaps in resources 9:27

11d ago9:27

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To kick off Pride Month, Gov. Matt Meyer announced the individuals who will comprise nine-member LGBTQ+ Commission to further the state’s equity and inclusion efforts.Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Petrowich sat down with newly appointed Chair Cora Castle to discuss her vision for the commission and what gaps need to be filled when it comes to resou…

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Arts Playlist: Delaware Div. of the Arts' Award Winners XXV 11:56

11d ago11:56

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For decades, the Delaware Division of the Arts has been helping artists of all kinds practice their craft with yearly fellowships that provide some financial support.This year marks the 25th annual showing of some of this year’s fellows’ work.And in this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny chats with Delaware Division o…

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People and Planet: Oysters in Delaware 28:22

11d ago28:22

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This week – we bring you the latest episode of the Delaware Humanities’ podcast – ‘People and Planet.’In this episode, we focus on Delaware and oysters, exploring the history, science, and economic and cultural of oysters in First State with Ed Hale, Assistant Professor in the School of Marine Science and Policy and the Delaware Sea Grant Program a…

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The Green - June 6, 2025 52:01

11d ago52:01

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

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What to know about tick season in Delaware 12:10

18d ago12:10

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Tick season may be ramping up, but in Delaware, the risk never really goes away.That’s according to Ashley Kennedy – tick biologist for the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control – who says Delaware’s mild winters, diverse habitat, and year-round activity are changing how we think about tick exposure.This week, Delaware Pub…

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How one First State business is rethinking traditional cremation with aquamation 12:11

18d ago12:11

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Saying goodbye to a beloved pet isn’t easy.Most people turn to traditional cremation through their veterinarian, but there’s a gentler, greener alternative called aquamation – a process that uses water, mild heat, and alkali instead of fire.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon speaks this week with Chris Philippou – owner of Delaware Pet Aquamatio…

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Arts Playlist: Rehoboth artist Kim Klabe’s new exhibit reflects on women’s strength and struggle 12:26

18d ago12:26

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A new exhibition at the Rehoboth Art League asks a simple but powerful question: What about the women?That’s the title of Rehoboth-based artist Kim Klabe’s latest show, which features a deeply personal collection of mixed media works exploring the stories, struggles, and strength of women across generations.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delawar…

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History Matters: Trailblazer Marian Coffin’s quiet influence on Delaware’s gardens and grounds 11:57

18d ago11:57

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The University of Delaware was founded, built, and attended – at least for its first 140 years – by men.But it was Marian Coffin, one of the country’s first female landscape architects, who designed the entire look and feel of UD’s campus.Coffin left a lasting impression on both the university and the rest of Delaware. Her landscape designs and wor…

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The Green – May 30, 2025 50:54

18d ago50:54

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

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Solar study says Delaware should boost net-metering by raising cap 13:26

25d ago13:26

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As state officials and lawmakers look for ways to help Delawareans facing rising utility prices, one long-term answer could be solar – specifically something known as net-metering for homes and businesses that install solar panels.A recent report produced for the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility, also known as Energize Delaware, suggests investm…

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Why colorectal cancer rates are rising among young adults 11:56

25d ago11:56

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Colorectal cancer rates in adults over the age of 50 have been falling since the 1980s, but that’s not the case for young adults. New research shows that colorectal cancer incidences and deaths are increasing in people under 50.If that trend continues, colorectal cancer is expected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young ad…

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Arts Playlist: Delaware Art Museum explores John Sloan’s influence as a teacher 12:12

25d ago12:12

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John Sloan is one of the most important American painters and printmakers of the 20th century.However, his biggest impact came as an art instructor, something the Delaware Art Museum showcases in its ‘John Sloan and His Students’ exhibition.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny catches up with curator Heather Camp…

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History Matters: Zoar Church in Odessa begins a new chapter with restoration grant 10:56

25d ago10:56

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The Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church in Odessa recently received grant funding for restoration work on the historic building.In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry is joined by The Friends of Zoar's Steven Johnson to learn more about the Zoar Church’s restoration efforts and plans to preserve its history.…

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The Green – May 23, 2025 50:24

25d ago50:24

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

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What Are You Really Seeking When You Click On News? University of Delaware's Prof Dannagal Young 36:39

26d ago36:39

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media with Eric Schurenberg, a longtime journalist, now executive director of the Alliance for Trust in Media. Have you ever thought about what you are really doing when you scroll for news, or click on a headline that pops up in your feed? The quick answer is, “I want to know w…

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Why the Town of Camden’s short-lived immigration enforcement agreement with ICE is raising concerns 14:11

1M ago14:11

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The role of local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement was center stage in Delaware after the Town of Camden quietly entered into – and then quickly ended – an immigration enforcement agreement with ICE known as a 287(g) agreement.These agreements allow local police to collaborate with ICE, but critics argue they can erode trust withi…

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First Aid for the Local News Emergency with Local News Accelerator Mackenzie Warren (Northwestern University) 42:09

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media. I’m your host Eric Schurenberg, long time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media The news business has been in freefall, as every listener to In Reality is aware. The plunge has been steepest in local journalism. We lose two loc…

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If News Is So Important, Why Can't It Make Money? with Historic Media Executive Norman Pearlstine 35:51

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Americans have long had a conflicted attitude about political news. On the one hand, most Americans, Republicans and Democrats, see the press as an essential watchdog on government. This is not a new idea: The founders of the country singled out the press for protection from government interference for just that reason. At the same time, sizable ma…

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The Rise of the Personal Media Brand with Eric Newcomer Founder of the Newcomer Media Outlet 28:20

2M ago28:20

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media hosted by Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. Among the many forces unravelling institutional media is the relatively recent ability of journalists to become mini-institutions on their own, thank…

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In Democracy, You Can’t Avoid Conflicts. You Have To Just Do Them Better, with Human-Compatible AI Expert Jonathan Stray 37:37

3M ago37:37

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In this conversation, Jonathan Stray, Senior Scientist at the UC Berkeley Center for Human-Compatible AI, explains to Eric Schurenberg the intersection of AI, media, and conflict, emphasizing the challenges of objectivity in journalism and the need for a new approach to reporting that embraces complexity and 'multipartiality'. He explores the role …

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One Man’s Plan To Rebuild Atlanta’s Hometown Newsroom: The AJC’s President Andrew Morse 34:44

3M ago34:44

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about Truth, Disinformation, and the Media hosted by Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. Media overall is in dire straits financially, as In Reality listeners are well aware. Local journalism has been the hardest hit: We’ve lost a third of th…

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How To Talk With (& Listen To) The Other Side with 'The Fearless Conversationalist' Mónica Guzmán 40:17

4M ago40:17

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about Truth, Disinformation and the Media with Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. In Reality is dedicated to the proposition that there is such a thing as objective truth and that the pursuit of it is a noble effort, one that over the centur…

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The Other AI Arms Race: "Defender" AI vs Deepfakes - Reality Defender CEO Ben Colman 27:00

4M ago27:00

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about Truth, Disinformation, and the Media. I'm Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. Just when you thought it could not get harder to recognize truth in your newsfeed, along comes artificial intelligence. Now it’s child’s play for bad actors t…

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Why Influencers Have Trust and Journalists Don’t with 'The Future of Trustworthy Information' Author Julia Angwin 41:53

5M ago41:53

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Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth and the media with Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media exec, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. It’s not exactly news that the traditional news business is in decline. Most distressing to those of us who grew up in the profession: that audience levels of trust in the wor…

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