It’s been a month since the Trump administration initiated a pause on visa processing at U.S. consulates and embassies worldwide, claiming it is part of its global training initiative so officers can better vet applicants.The move came shortly after a federal judge struck down a previous policy banning visa issuance to individuals from 75 countries who the administration deemed would rely on public benefits.But this pause is not just affecting immigrants or people looking to come to Delaware and the United States.To help us understand the long-term and downstream impacts of the visa processing pause overall and in Delaware , Rick Hogan, immigration attorney and founding partner of Hogan and Vandenberg in Wilmington joined Delaware Public Media’s Jay Shah.

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 Democrat Lydia York.

Sodelo, the Southern Delaware Orchestra, returns to the stage next weekend to launch its season.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny sits down with the orchestra's board president Stephen Mohr, who also plays in the ensemble's percussion section, and it's concertmaster, Justin Chow, to talk about the orchestra and the music.

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A new study from the University of Delaware found that shingles vaccination could be linked to lower dementia risk in adults 50 or older.Nearly all adults in that age group were exposed to chickenpox as children. Scientists say the virus can lie dormant in the nervous system for decades before reactivating as shingles, causing a painful rash.The study — led by the Director of UD’s Epidemiology PhD Program Daniel Harris, PhD — found that older adults who received at least one dose of the shingles vaccine had a 24% lower risk of developing dementia over four years.This week, Delaware Public Media's Isreal Hale chatted with Harris to learn more about the study and potential impacts.

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis said First State parents should know about a new federal pilot program that allows kids to start earning money for retirement starting in childhood.They’re called "Trump Accounts" and were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill. But that hasn’t kept Davis and other Democrats — including California Gov. Gavin Newsom — from promoting the accounts.Parents, friends, family members, and employers can contribute to an account, which becomes the child’s at 18.And for children born between January 2025 to December 2028, families can claim a $1000 contribution from the federal government.Delaware Public Media’s Bente Bouthier sat down with State Treasurer Colleen Davis to learn about the accounts and other options that help create wealth for their children, as retirement prospects for younger generations look more uncertain.

Fall 2026 marks Michelle Di Russo's second season as the conductor of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. But, because an orchestra's season is planned long before the orchestra takes the stage, it's the first season programmed by Di Russo in her role as the symphony's music director. The result: a season of concerts that bring familiar classics to the stage alongside cutting-edge and innovative new works.On this week's Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny talked to Michelle Di Russo about how the season came together, what drives her creative choices, the importance of platforming new music, and the surprising things she listens to on her own time.

For many college graduates, earning a degree marks the beginning of another challenge — entering the workforce.Job growth in Delaware has been stagnant over the past, leaving recent graduates to face increased competition along with changing expectations for entry-level positions.Delaware Public Media’s intern Lily Grossberg explored what entering the workforce looks like for new graduates.

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Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. Senate and in this interview Democrat Chris Coons.