The Green
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(Also airs at 7am Saturday and Sunday on 91.7 WMPH)
Being a Delawarean is more than just a geographical coincidence: it’s a state of mind. For honest and open-minded reporting of the issues and events that affect Delawareans, The Green encourages a fuller, more robust discovery of Delaware, enabling Delawareans to learn about and see their state from new perspectives.
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As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of November's General election.One storyline we are focusing on is Democrats' effort to deliver a complete super majority in the House. As it stands, Democrats are just one seat away - so they need to flip one Republican held seat, while holding the seats they have.One seat they need to protect is House District 20 and Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale offers a look at the candidates there and where they stand on key issues. -
We continue our “Races to Watch” series now with another race that could prove pivotal as Democrats seek a supermajority in the Delaware House of Representatives.It’s also in Sussex County - a seat where a Republican is retiring and Democrats see a potential pick-up against a Republican seeking to return to Dover despite some controversy on his resume.Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny delves into the race in House District 41. -
Our Races to Watch series next heads to the State Senate and Senate District 15 in Kent County where after more than 15 years, incumbent Dave Lawson is stepping down, creating an open seat.Delaware Public Media’s Bente Bouthier introduces us to the candidates seeking to fill that opening and outlines where they stand on key issues. -
Antibiotic resistant bacteria is a growing problem in the world. World Health Organization projections have it becoming on par with — or an even bigger killer — than cancer.But two University of Delaware researchers recently found one way these superbugs can survive antibiotics, opening the door to fight back against antibiotic resistance.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry spoke with University of Delaware associate professors of medical and molecular sciences Vijay Parashar and Mona Batish about their findings. -
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State senators confirmed Kyle Lachmund last week to serve as the Delaware Court of Chancery's newest vice chancellor.He has experience with the court, having clerked for Vice Chancellor Travis Laster. And he’s worked in corporate law — most recently at Richards, Layton and Finger — since 2021.Lachmund replaced Morgan Zurn on the Chancery bench which makes a variety of decisions on corporate disputes. He joined the court after a tumultuous few years for the state, as lawmakers have worked to counter the “DExit” narrative.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Bente Bouthier spoke with Hillary Sale, the Agnes Williams Professor of Leadership and Corporate Governance at Georgetown Law Center, about this latest addition to Chancery Court, and the current state of that court and Delaware corporate law. -
Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Auditor and in this interview, Republican April Callaway. -
Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for Attorney General and in this interview, Republican David Graham. -
From crumhorns to shawms, and sackbuts to dulcians, Piffaro has been bringing the instruments and music of the Renaissance to audiences in Wilmington for years. Later this month, the ensemble presents its first concert this season, "At the Sign of the Crumhorn."On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny is joined by Piffaro's Artistic Director, Priscilla Herreid to discuss the group and this concert, including what the heck a crumhorn is. -
