Reporter José Ignacio Castañeda Perez discusses the principles that guide Spotlight's coverage surrounding immigration enforcement in the First State. Starting with "Do No Harm" and "Seek Truth and Report It," José Ignacio details his work to capture the impact of federal policy decisions by Trump administration on the lives of Delawareans. Hear about how the Latino community has been mobilized and unified in recent weeks and the fact-checking process to make sure Spotlight is not amplifying rumors. José Ignacio also shares his efforts to build trust among all sides of the political spectrum -- but how those efforts to maintain balance are cumulative and may appear different on every story. Hosted by David Stradley Read Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode: Delaware schools wrestle with protecting undocumented students ICE conducts 'fugitive enforcement' in Georgetown Local Delaware markets impacted amid deportation fears

Senior Reporter Karl Baker details the detective work he and Nick Stonesifer did on their article "How a Maryland county tried to sway Delaware vote on offshore wind." From stumbling upon the StopOffshoreWind.com website to identifying the Florida lobbyist who suddenly incorporated an anti-wind energy organization in Delaware to getting Worcester County to go on the record with their funding of the efforts, Karl lays out the puzzle pieces the Spotlight team put together to bring to light governmental actions for readers in Delaware and Maryland.

Hosted by David Stradley Read the Spotlight Delaware article connected to this episode: How a Maryland county tried to sway Delaware offshore wind vote

Reporter Brianna Hill has written several articles over the last four months about homelessness in Delaware. In this podcast, Brianna reflects back on what she's learned during her reporting and how she tries to connect readers to a subject that can seem far removed from their lives. She also shares what she'll be watching to see if Mayor Carney will take a different approach to homelessness in Wilmington than his predecessor.

Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode:

'The forgotten population': Single women struggle in fight against homelessness

Did Wilmington retaliate after loitering statute ban?

Code Purple shelters provide refuge for Delaware's homeless amid storm

Supreme Court ruling sparks public camping ban movement

Delaware Governor John Carney reflects on his eight-year tenure in the week before he takes on his new job - as Mayor of Wilmington.

A former lieutenant governor and congressman, Carney has served in elected office for nearly all of the past 25 years. His reflections offer observations on the nation, the state and his city.

Hosted by Spotlight Delaware's Editor-in-Chief Jacob Owens.

If you've never listened to an episode of "Beyond the Headlines," our last episode of 2024 is a great introduction to what you've been missing. Each member of Spotlight Delaware's reporting team shares a few words about one of their stories that meant a lot to them -- and why it captures the values of Spotlight journalism. That's what we aim to do in each episode of "Beyond the Headlines" -- let you in on the how and why of our reporters' work. And we do that in multiple quick bites in this episode. Give a listen, and celebrate the first year of Spotlight Delaware reporting.

Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode:

Opioid grants mostly funded prevention, but also raised questions

LGBTQ+ students face a complicated system in Delaware

Edgemoor site ignites land use debate between county, state

A Dream Deferred: The Delawareans that DACA left behind

The uncertain future facing a post-DACA generation

'The forgotten population': Single women struggle in fight against homelessness

Physicians, insurers sit out debate over HB 350

Vermonters debate how well cost review board has worked

Go along with reporter Julia Merola as she explains her data research and field trips to Delaware public schools to shed light on the recently completed, first-of-its-kind statewide evaluation of school buildings. Learn why custodians are the heroes of this story, how schools in Indian River are collaborating to solve their storage needs, and which school Julia visited that she would most want to attend.

Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode: Survey: Delaware schools face 1K+ repair needs Delaware teachers, students impacted by building needs

Editor-in-Chief Jacob Owens joins Beyond The Headlines to give his take on the local results from the November 5 general election. Find out why Jake thinks Democrats were not able to claim a supermajority in the Delaware House of Representatives, if he saw evidence in Delaware of the election coalition that returned Republicans to power nationally, and whether governor-elect Matt Meyers and Wilmington mayor-elect John Carney will get along. Jake also gives a preview of the Spotlight Delaware Legislative Summit to be held on January 8.

Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware article connected to this episode: Democrats sweep statewide races, but GOP rebuts supermajority

Reporter José Ignacio Castañeda Perez goes deeper into his "Our Delaware" profile of La Esperanza, a community center in Georgetown, Delaware that serves southern Delaware's immigrant populations. You'll find out about a hidden domestic abuse shelter, how the current leaderships tries to build on the legacy of the three founding nuns, and which of those nuns had a reputation for late night vehicle speed with the area police.

"Our Delaware" is a monthly series by Spotlight Delaware that explores the history of communities and the institutions that serve them.

Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware article: connected to this episode: Our Delaware: La Esperanza

Reporter Nick Stonesifer takes listeners inside his two-month process to make clear the inner workings of Delaware's Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission. Discover what sparked Nick's investigative journey, how he put together the puzzle revealed through hundreds of applications and grant reports, and which Delaware town ended up with a therapy dog. Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode: Delaware's opioid fund differs from any other state Delaware Opioid fund marked by rushed reviews, lenient oversight Opioid grants mostly funded prevention, but also raised questions As opioid funds flow, southern Delaware seeks more support

Reporter Julia Merola shares her process behind the reporting for Spotlight's first live journalism event "Get Schooled," which provided attendees with step-by-step information on registering for school, engaging in school choice and applying for charter schools. She also gives listeners an insight into what she's learned about the Delaware public school system in her first months as Spotlight's education reporter. "Complicated" is a recurring theme that runs through Julia's impressions as a newcomer to the learning landscape in the First State.

Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode: Delaware Explained: How to register for public school Delaware Explained: How to register for school choice Delaware Explained: How to apply for charter schools