We’ve recently reported extensively on Delaware’s efforts to address climate change – specifically Climate Change Solutions Act – recently signed by Gov. John Carney. That law puts the state on the path to make zero net additions of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by 2050.But the road to reaching that goal is already proving to be a bumpy one with tensions cropping up in numerous areas. One example – the effort to turn some First State farmland into solar farms.Maddy Luria took a closer look at this issue for the Delaware Journalism Collaborative, a partnership of local news and community organizations working to bridge divides statewide. This week, she joins us to discuss this potentially polarizing issue.

We’ve recently reported extensively on Delaware’s efforts to address climate change – specifically Climate Change Solutions Act – recently signed by Gov. John Carney. That law puts the state on the path to make zero net additions of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by 2050.But the road to reaching that goal is already proving to be a bumpy one with tensions cropping up in numerous areas. One example – the effort to turn some First State farmland into solar farms.Maddy Luria took a closer look at this issue for the Delaware Journalism Collaborative, a partnership of local news and community organizations working to bridge divides statewide. This week, she joins us to discuss this potentially polarizing issue.

Fentanyl is far from a new crisis, but it’s getting worse.Nationally, fentanyl overdose is among the leading causes of death for Americans ages 18 to 45. In Delaware, the Division of Public Health recently announced Fentanyl was involved in 85% of the state's overdose deaths last year.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down this week with Katie Capelli – epidemiologist in DPH’s Office of Health Crisis Response – to discuss the growing threat of fentanyl and how it’s being addressed in Delaware.

The national tour of ‘The Lion King’ musical debuts in Philadelphia next week and features two Delaware natives who star in the stage production as Young Simba and as the blue bird Zazu.In this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel is joined by Jackson Hayes and Nick LaMedica to learn more about their roles and ‘The Lion King’ production.

Tipping is on the rise across the U.S. and chances are you’ve noticed more businesses asking for a little extra.From fast-food restaurants and coffee shops to self-checkout machines, we’re being asked to tip with just about every sort of transaction.For this week’s edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon talks with Ted Rossman – senior industry analyst at Bankrate – about why tipping has gotten out of hand.

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In May, Senator Tom Carper announced his current term in the U.S. Senate will be his last. He will not run for reelection in 2024, ending his time in the Senate after 4 terms and 24 years and a political career that’s spanned nearly 50 years.Delaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne sits down with Carper this week to discuss his retirement, the work he hopes to accomplish before he walks away, and the current political environment.

As the calendar turns to August, summer break heads into the home stretch for students. That means families need to start thinking about and buying the gear kids need for school this fall.While inflation is slowing compared to a year ago, that’s not necessarily being reflected in the prices consumers are paying for many items.This week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida reports on the back-to-school shopping landscape.

The Delaware Division of the Arts is showcasing the work of 17 artists selected from more than 100 applicants to receive fellowships this year.Titled “Award Winners XXIII,” the exhibit features a wide variety of art, including folk and visual art, literature, and music.In this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel is joined by two of the exhibit’s artists, Charlese Phillips and Michael Miller, to learn more about their work.

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