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

Brianna Hill goes in-depth on her reporting process for the first story in Spotlight Delaware's new monthly series "Our Delaware" exploring the history of communities and the institutions that serve them around the state. The kick-off installment looks into Kingswood Community Center, and Brianna shares further insight into many of the people she interviewed for the article and illuminates more of what Kingswood means to the Riverside community in northeast Wilmington.

Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode: Our Delaware: Kingswood

Take a deep dive with Senior Reporter Karl Baker as he shares his thoughts and assessments on the 2024 Delaware Primary Election. Karl explores the see-saw in the minds of the electorate between establishment and upstart candidates, how development issues impacted races in Sussex County, and why lawn signs and who you went to high school with still matter in Delaware elections.

Hosted by David Stradley. See spotlightdelaware.org for more.

"My Bay is Dying" — Nick Stonesifer takes you on board Lewes clammer Dirk Moore's boat Lolo for a ride on Delaware's inland bays as he got a first-person look into the health of these vital waters for his article published in August 2024.

Read the Spotlight Delaware article connected to this episode: 'My bay is dying': Clammers worry about Inland Bays' future

Episode 1 – August 2024 "Hilltop Haven" — José Ignacio Castañeda Perez takes you on a walk up the hill and into the neighborhood as he met residents of Hilltop in Wilmington, Delaware for his two-part article published in July 2024.

Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode: Wilmington's West Side continues to be home for immigrants Hilltop Haven Part 2: Some residents see hopeful future, others are wary