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Sports can be a unifier even in the most divisive of times.As we just saw with the recently completed Olympics – there are some instances sports can still bring people together.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry sits down with Univ. of Delaware Sports Management professor Matthew Robinson to discuss how the Olympics and even your favorite professional sports team can bridge divides and unify people.

As the days get longer and warmer, the busy spring and summer housing season is ramping up.If you are among those looking to buy or sell a home in the First State in the coming months. what can you expect? Is it a buyers or sellers’ market?This week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida examines the housing market in Delaware.

Delaware continues to debate whether it wants to allow large data centers to set up shop in the First State - and if they do, what kind of regulation and oversight will govern then and their potential impact.In recent weeks, the state’s Public Service Commission heard public comment as it mulls a large load tariff for operations like data centers. State lawmakers held a hearing where a variety of experts offered their perspectives on data centers and their impact. And New Castle County passed an ordinance enacting some data center regulations.Delaware Public Media contributor Jon Hurdle has been tracking this discussion and debate – and this week offers a snapshot on what's being said.

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In this episode, host Dace Blaskovitz speaks with Katie Tabeling, editor of the Delaware Business Times, and corporate governance expert Charles Elson about Delaware Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), an amendment to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL).Money and Politics in Delaware: your view behind the headlines in economic, investment, and policy news in the First State.

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra's next concert, coming up next weekend, takes audiences "Across the Galaxy" with music from sci-fi and space movies.To learn more, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny grabbed his tricorder for a conversation with the DSO's music director, Michelle Di Russo in this week's Arts Playlist.

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operations are happening in Delaware. And The Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI) serves as an advocacy group that is monitoring those operations.CLASI’s immigration program says it’s recorded a rise in ICE operations statewide, including a combination of targeted enforcement and general enforcement.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee sat down with the CLASI Immigration Unit’s supervising attorney Emily Houde to talk about ICE presence in Delaware and what to do if you run into their agents.

American artist Elizabeth Catlett spent much of her career as an expatriate. While beloved by artists for her captivating portrayals of Black women, she was also marginalized by academia and for a time, even her own government.Now, the works of this compelling, politically-aware artist are on display at the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny is joined by the Biggs's Curator of American Art, Laura Fravel to learn more.

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Georgetown Town Council recently passed an ordinance change explicitly allowing for a new type of home, cottage homes, to be built in the community. It's a move that supporters call a step forward for housing access in the area.But some in Georgetown remain against this type of housing – specifically a proposed 20-unit project along Market Street.Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale has been following this story and offers a look at where things currently stand.