The Biden Administration announced last week substantial federal grants to create a series of “hydrogen hubs,” with the goal of seeing these hubs produce three million metric tons of hydrogen annually.One of the proposed hubs selected to receive funding is the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub. It’s receiving $750 million to bring together various governments and business interests in Delaware, Southeast Pennsylvania, and South Jersey to create a hub with the promise of creating jobs while combating climate change.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle reports on the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub and its potential impact.

The pandemic has changed a number of things but maybe nothing more than the way we communicate.Many aspects of life have returned to some version of pre-COVID normal, but videoconferencing and Zoom calls have become a new norm and recent studies find that constantly seeing ourselves on screens has some downsides.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon talks with Emily Hemendinger – Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – about the so-called ‘Zoom effect’ and how to navigate appearance satisfaction.

The Biggs Museum of American Art is rolling out a new exhibition highlighting three generations of paintings, drawings, and illustrations created by N.C. Wyeth, his son Andrew, his daughter Henriette, and his grandson Jamie.“The Wyeths: Three Generations – Works from the Bank of America Collection” opens November 2nd.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel previews the exhibit with Biggs Curator Laura Fravel.

Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Bank of America, FedEx, and Walmart are five of the nation’s largest and most profitable companies.Each originated from the rural South and have transformed the global economy and climate.In his new book “Country Capitalism: How Corporations from the American South Remade Our Economy and the Planet,” Bart Elmore – an environmental historian at Ohio State University – explores the history of these five corporations and how they continue to shape our world.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by Elmore to learn more about the companies and what their impact looks like today.

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Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services is relaunching its ‘Help Is Here’ website.After months of listening sessions and focus groups, the redesigned site serves as the First State’s comprehensive resource for those seeking help for substance use disorder or mental illness, as well as family members, community organizations, and health care providers.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sat down this week with Katie Capelli – epidemiologist in DPH’s Office of Health Crisis Response – to talk about the revamped Help Is Here site.

The word “triggered” has been used for decades to describe a situation someone with PTSD faces when reminded of a traumatic experience.But as gun violence in the U.S. becomes more prevalent, some experts say certain terminology like “triggered” is becoming problematic.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Rachel Sawicki spoke with Anne Slease – Strategic Manager of Mental Health Initiatives at the University of Delaware and Co-Founder of the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative – and Traci Murphy – Executive Director of the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence – about how the right words can empower someone's ability to heal and help end stigmas around mental health.

Spending time with family or loved ones on a nice walk, bike ride, or picnic outside can help strengthen a relationship.To honor that enduring bond of nature and family, the Brandywine Museum of Art is opening a new exhibition called “Rooted: Children and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration.”In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel is joined by Brandywine curator Audrey Lewis and co-curator Shadra Strickland – award-winning artist and illustration teacher at the Maryland Institute College of Art – for more on the exhibit.

Many LGBTQ+ stories have never been told or faded with time. To help shine a light on those lost stories, the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is rolling out a new project, “LGBTQ+ History of Delaware: We Have Always Been Here,” which explores queer history in the First State.For this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry talks with Meg Hutchins – Engagement and Collections Manager for the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs – about the new project.

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