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The Green
Enlighten Me: Stories from UD student journalists

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 10:41


In this week's Enlighten Me, we headed to the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists – pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, a long-time First State journalist, Director of UD's Journalism Program, and one of the founders of Delaware Public Media.

The Green
Enlighten Me: DSU student documentary earns national recognition

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 11:24


Delaware State University made history on the wrestling mat in 2026, fielding a team of all women, the first ever Division I women's wrestling program at an HBCU.And a short documentary, “First to the Mat,” by DSU students Tia Jarvis and Sanaiyah Baines-Butler highlights the program's first-ever home dual meet where the Hornets easily defeated Wilkes and McDaniel.On this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry spoke with Tia Jarvis about the documentary and the perspectives it presented.

The Green
Enlighten Me: New garment could help postpartum mothers heal naturally

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 11:28


A University of Delaware graduate student created a new belly binding garment for postpartum mothers using expertise across multiple disciplines.Belly binding for postpartum mothers has been used for centuries across different cultures. It involves wrapping the abdomen with specialized bands or long strips of fabric after childbirth to support shifting organs, stabilize the pelvis and relieve lower back pain while core muscles naturally heal.Casey Tyler is a master's student in Fashion and Apparel Studies in UD's College of Arts and Science, and they used their experience with help from an assistant professor, a doula and a spacesuit designer to create an updated version of this garment to improve its form and functionOn this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry chats with Tyler about the new garment, the knotted belly bind.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Delaware Women's Hall of Fame seeks to celebrate prominent women

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 6:49


We occasionally take time on The Green to highlight work by student journalists. This week, we offer a piece produced by Delaware State Univ. senior and Delaware Public Media intern Joyce KasiamaFor this week's Enlighten Me, Joyce takes a closer look at one way the First State honors female leadership – the Delaware Women's Hall of Fame – by spending time with some of those previously recognized by the Hall of Fame.

Asian American History 101
A Conversation with Award-Winning Writer Minh Le, Author of Miles Ahead

Asian American History 101

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 37:00


Welcome to Season 6, Episode 18! Our guest today is the award-winning author and essayist Minh Lê. Whether writing picture books, middle grade graphic novels, or essays, his work often blends an engaging story with deeper lessons.  His latest picture book is Miles Ahead, the story of an adorable dog who helps his family welcome a new baby cousin. A lighthearted search ensues after their gift goes missing. It's a heart-warming and amusing picture book that showcases a family rethinking what a meaningful gift could be, and they just happen to be of asian descent. With detailed illustrations by Lynnor Bontigao, it's a story with lively dialogue, family memories, and a clever ending.  Minh Lê is also the author of many picture books, middle grade graphic novels, and essays. His work incudes Drawn Together (winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature), Real to Me, The Blur, Lift (an Eisner Award nominee), The Perfect Seat, and Let Me Finish!, Green Lantern: Legacy, Green Lantern: Alliance, and Enlighten Me.  His essays have been published in The New York Times, The Horn Book, HuffPost, NPR, Book Riot, and Reading Rainbow. He currently serves on the Board of We Need Diverse Books and is on the faculty of the Hamline MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. In our conversation, we talk about how he develops ideas, his philosophy on guiding illustrators, the benefits of frequent collaboration, Thích Nhất Hạnh, and a lot more. To learn more about Minh, you can visit his MinhLeBooks.com, follow him on instagram @minhlebooks, buy Miles Ahead, or any of his other great stories.  If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Can sports like the Olympics still unify us?

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 13:26


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.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Book clubs and their benefits

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 10:50


Literacy rates are falling in the U.S. Reading scores for high school seniors nationwide saw their lowest levels since 1992 last year. And Delaware's unfortunately on par – students saw another stagnant year for reading proficiency in 2025.But this doesn't mean reading culture and book clubs are dead. U.S. publishing revenues totaled $32.5 billion in 2024.And Wuthering Heights is about to hit movie theaters, prompting long loan lines in Delaware libraries.On this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Abigail Lee looks into Delaware's many book clubs and the benefits their members reap.

The Green
Enlighten Me: What to expect from Super Bowl commercials this year

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 10:43


Depending on your view of football and specifically the Super Bowl, the most important part of the broadcast this Sunday could very well be the commercials.Super Bowl commercials remain big business, and in some years talked about just as much as the game or the halftime show.With ad time going for $8 million and more in some cases for this year's game, Sunday will be no different.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry chats with Colleen Masters, executive creative director at Aloysius, Butler & Clark, about this year's Super Bowl commercials.

The Green
Enlighten Me: ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute delivers lung cancer treatment breakthrough

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 12:12


ChristianaCare researchers make a breakthrough in lung cancer care.The breakthrough reverses chemotherapy resistance, and the hope is this research will help develop the same results for other cancers in the future.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry talks with Kelly Banas, the lead author of the study and associate director of research at the ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute about the importance of the findings and what might come next.

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The Green
Enlighten Me: How to make your holidays truly happy

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 11:19


Holiday happiness might seem easy, but that's not always the reality.Many can struggle finding the joy expected during the holiday season. While receiving gifts can be great, true happiness during this time of the year is often found in giving to others.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry sits down with University of Delaware Lerner College of Business and Economics asst. professor of marketing Amit Kumar to discuss strategies for finding happiness during the holidays.

Purple Pen Podcast
PPP 180 - GLP-1 Agonist Update

Purple Pen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 49:55


Listen in as Kristin chats with Dr Angela Kwong, a Sydney-based General Practitioner with a special interest in medically supervised weight management, about the use of GLP-1 agonists. Dr Kwong serves as the NSW State Lead for the RACGP Specific Interests Group in Obesity Management and works closely with colleagues across disciplines to improve care for people living with obesity. She is also the founder of Enlighten Me, a multidisciplinary online program that provides evidence-based, GP-led support for patients seeking weight management. The program has been recognised for its contribution to patient education and its focus on accessible, stigma-free care. Additional GLP-1 reading: 1. GLP-1 agonist role in renal protection - FLOW Trial 1a. Digestible summary of the FLOW trial 2. Current ANZCA guidelines for anaesthesia / sedation in patients using GLP-1 agonists (May 2025) 3. Tirzepatide as Compared with Semaglutide for the Treatment of Obesity

The Green
Enlighten Me: Delaware braces for Banana Ball

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 12:22


Banana Ball will be coming to Wilmington next summer.What is Banana Ball, you ask?Well, it's a different brand of baseball that features the fundamentals of the game combined with trick plays and unusual rules to provide entertainment for the whole family.While the Savannah Bananas are the main draw in a now 6-team league – playing in huge venues across the country - the Texas Tailgaters will bring the game to Wilmington's Frawley Stadium next August 13 through the 15 for games against a new team, the Loco Beach Coconuts.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry talks with the Texas Tailgaters' Jonathan "Sunshine" Luders to learn more about Banana Ball.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Students take center stage at TEDx University of Delaware

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 11:36


TEDx - local, independently organized branches of TED Talks - returns to the University of Delaware.Speakers during the upcoming TEDx session Nov. 5th at UD's Mitchell Hall include students and their topics are typically informed by direct personal experience.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Isreal Hale is joined by one of those student speakers – junior Alexa Kitay, a psychology major in UD's Honors College, to learn more about her talk “What if I don't want recovery?” - as well as her personal history overcoming an eating disorder.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Nemours neurologist seeks therapies for autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 11:25


A Nemours neurologist receives a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health.The funding will be used to study brain patterns that could lead to shared therapies for autism, epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease patients.On this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry sits down with Nemours Children's Health Chief of Neurology Dr. Rodney Scott to discuss how his work can help patients.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Can't afford a ticket to the game? UD prof explains why

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 12:16


The current economy has plenty of people concerned – and complaining - about the cost of groceries, gas and other necessitiesBut what about ticket prices to attend a professional sporting event in the Philadelphia area? The price of attending sporting events never seems to get the same scrutiny despite increases year over year.As a matter of fact, the demand for Phillies playoff tickets or to see the defending Super Bowl Champion Eagles is higher than ever while people pay more to fuel up to get to the game or stock up for the tailgate prior to it.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry speaks with Matt Robinson - professor of Sports Management at the University of Delaware - to discuss how prices for sports seem to be immune from what is going on outside of the stadium or arena.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Univ. of Delaware Women's Hockey debuts

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 10:51


The University of Delaware's women's ice hockey team recently made its debut.Almost two years after the announcement of UD would add women's hockey as a varsity sport, the Blue Hen women's ice hockey team recently hit the ice for the first time at Fred Rust Ice Arena in Newark with two losses to Long Island University.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry speaks with UD's first ever women's ice hockey coach Allison Coomey about the road to that first weekend of games, and where the program goes from here.

The Green
Enlighten Me: New living shoreline seeks to protect Thompson Island

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 11:03


Work is underway on the Thompson Island living shoreline project in Rehoboth Beach.The project on a part of Delaware Seashore State Park offers a large scale, nature-based engineering solution to protect the island's shoreline while enhancing the aquatic environment around the island.For this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry speaks with project manager, Bob Collins of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays about this living shoreline and expected impact – including the history and cultural significance of Thompson Island it can help preserve.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Gen Z navigates the “wonky” job market in Delaware and beyond

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 12:43


The US saw 22,000 new jobs in July, far lower than the average 186,000 jobs added monthly on average in 2024.And some of the jobs posted aren't even real — they're put up by AI or are ghost positions, which companies put up in case they need to hire for a role that's currently filled.Gen Z is having a particularly difficult time finding work out of college. They're ghosted, put through five-interview long processes and made to wait weeks for responses.On this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Abigail Lee sits down with the University of Delaware's Lerner Career Services director Jill Pante to discuss how Gen Z job seekers and their potential employers can better get through the hiring process.

Office Hours
Introducing: Enlighten Me

Office Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 52:28


Ready for a brand new Office Hours episode? We'll be back next month, but for now, we are excited to introduce you to Enlighten Me! This series is dedicated to bringing listeners into the world of the unknown and providing meaningful insights into issues that affect us all. Hosts talk to TXST researchers and experts from a wide range of fields to discuss topics that affect our community and beyond. In this episode, the hosts explore men's physical and mental health, and the importance of creating a space for them to find support.Learn more about the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html

The Green
Enlighten Me: Nanticoke Indian Tribe finds financial support for annual Powwow

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 12:12


One of the major events on the Nanticoke Indian Tribe's calendar is its annual Powwow. The 47th edition of the Powwow will be held Sept. 6 and 7 in Milton.But to bring the event to life again this year, the tribe needed some financial help, turning to the community to deliver $30,000 in needed funding - nearly half coming from a GoFundMe effort.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Abigail Lee sits down with Avery Johnson, the chief of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe, to talk about the 47th annual powwow, the cultural significance of powwows and how community fundraising brought this year's event to the finish line.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Univ. of Delaware football moves up

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 8:41


2025 marks the Univ. of Delaware football program's transition to FBS Football following its invitation to join Conference USA.The change is an important milestone for UD athletics, elevating the Blue Hens to the highest level of competition in the NCAA.However, it also presents UD with some challenges as it navigates unfamiliar terrain.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's University of Delaware Intern Brenden Patterson reports on how the UD Athletic Dept. is meeting those challenges.

The Green
Enlighten Me: The power and purpose of public art in Newark

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 6:22


Art is everywhere we look, and Newark's Main Street is no exception.If you pay attention as you stroll down the sidewalk, you can be drawn into one of these pieces of public art and the story it tells.But the story of how these pieces make their way to the public sphere and their purpose is often overlooked.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's University of Delaware summer intern Brenden Patterson takes some time to delve into public art and its place in Newark and beyond.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Additional reporting from Univ. of Delaware student journalists

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 7:13


In this week's Enlighten Me, we head to the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists – pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, a long-time First State journalist, Director of UD's Journalism Program, and one of founders of Delaware Public Media. This week's featured student journalists are Olivia Hoover and Iyanna Register.

The Green
Enlighten Me: More stories from Univ. of Delaware student journalists

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 7:30


In this week's Enlighten Me, we head to the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists – pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, a long-time First State journalist, Director of UD's Journalism Program, and one of founders of Delaware Public Media.This week's featured student journalists are McKenna Burke and Tyler Dodson.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Stories from Univ. of Delaware student journalists

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 10:57


In this week's Enlighten Me, we head to the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists – pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, a long-time First State journalist, Director of UD's Journalism Program, and one of founders of Delaware Public Media.This week's featured student journalists are Joe Cosmedy, Madison Gelmin and Cris Granada.

New Breed
My walk with God: The Battle You Don't See

New Breed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 28:29


In this episode of Enlighten Me, host Julian J. dives deep into the unseen war happening every day—the battle for your soul, your mind, and your purpose. We expose the subtle tactics of the enemy, share stories of resistance and breakthrough, and equip you with biblical truth to stand strong in faith. You're not alone. You're in a fight—and you're built to win.

New Breed
Intimacy Unlocked: Building Better Sex in Relationships

New Breed

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 41:33


In this unapologetically real episode of Enlighten Me, Julian dives deep into the heart of intimacy—beyond performance, beyond pressure, and beyond surface-level connection. "Intimacy Unlocked" explores what it truly takes to build a better sex life with your partner: emotional safety, honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. If you've ever struggled to feel seen, desired, or understood in the bedroom, this conversation will challenge you, heal you, and empower you. It's time to unlearn shame, rewrite the script, and unlock deeper pleasure—together.

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The Green
Enlighten Me: UD student journalist explores the story behind Newark's first tattoo shop

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 5:56


For years, tattoo shops were kept out of Newark, essentially blocked by city code.But that changed recently, thanks to the efforts of one determined tattoo artist who led the push to rewrite the rules.In this edition of Enlighten Me, University of Delaware senior and Delaware Public Media intern Jack Silverberg reports on the story behind Newark's first legal tattoo parlor and the woman who made it happen.

What's Eating You Podcast with Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou
The truth about weight loss medications and ADHD meds with Dr Angela Kwong | Ep 259

What's Eating You Podcast with Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 48:43


Dr. Angela is a GP from Sydney with a special interest in medically supervised weight loss and the NSW State Lead for the RACGP Specific Interests Group in Obesity Management. She is the Founder of Enlighten Me, a medically supervised weight loss program, and the creator of the Enlighten Me Shake, a doctor-designed meal replacement shake.@ 01:19.90 Weight Loss Medications@ 19:06.03 ADHD and Medication Prescribing@ 05:32.26 ADHD and Weight Loss Injections@ 09:57.47 Maintaining Weight Loss@ 28:05.16 Perimenopause and MenopauseFind Dr. Angela Kwong here on Instagram and Enlighten Me website‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.Want to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide here‌Psychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Green
Enlighten Me: A Lewes author's debut mystery novel tells a story of suspense and redemption

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 11:37


When Lewes-based author Wendy Gee started volunteering with the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina, she didn't plan to write a novel. But her experiences there sparked the idea for a story filled with suspense, corruption, and second chances.In Gee's debut novel “Fleet Landing,” an ATF special agent and a TV reporter team up to pursue an arsonist through Charleston – and confront the toll that pursuit takes on their personal lives.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon talks with Gee about “Fleet Landing” and the inspiration behind it.

The Green
Enlighten Me: A Delaware author's journey of resilience and service in ‘Standing Up'

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 10:42


A forthcoming memoir traces one Delaware woman's difficult path through abusive relationships and, ultimately, a fruitful career in law enforcement.In “Standing Up: Making the Best Out of Surviving the Worst,” Middletown-based author Mary Devine offers a unique perspective that's part civilian, part law enforcement. Devine recounts her two early marriages and how those experiences shaped her career in law enforcement in Delaware, where she spent years responding to the kinds of domestic violence calls she once lived through.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon talks with Devine about “Standing Up” and finding agency beyond the things that happen to us.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Spring cleaning tips with Delaware's only certified professional organizer

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 11:59


The flowers are starting to bloom, the birds are singing, and your closets are overflowing – that means spring is here and so is the time to clean, declutter, and finally tackle that junk drawer.But where do you start? According to Delaware's only certified professional organizer Kim Mazewski, it's best to begin with small, manageable tasks and build from there so you can create lasting habits that make a real difference in your home.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon spoke with Mazewski about spring cleaning and why it's more than just tidying up your space; it's a way to find peace of mind.

The Green
Enlighten Me: The challenge of sticking to New Year's resolutions and keys to following through

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 13:55


As we move into March, that early-year momentum and motivation to stick with New Year's resolutions often starts to fade.Roughly 80% of resolutions don't make it past mid-February, so why is it so hard to turn goals into lasting habits? Some experts say it has to do with how our brains are wired to favor immediate rewards over long-term benefits, making change a challenge.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon spoke with University of Delaware associate professor of psychological and brain sciences Naomi Sadeh about why resolutions are tough to stick with and what can help us keep them.

Passive Income Doctor
GP to Weight loss entrepreneur (Dr Angela, Enlighten Me)

Passive Income Doctor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 47:13


In this episode, we have a behind the scenes chat with Dr Angela Kwong- GP and founder of Enlighten Me-a doctor designed meal replacement shake for weight loss.Not only do we discuss the weight loss industry in Australia, but also Angela's journey in medicine and also investing. Migrant background, working hard, investing with her first paycheck, and now launched not one, but 2 startups!Find out more about what Dr Angela is up to:https://enlightenme.com.auhttps://linkedin.com/in/drangelakwonghttps://facebook.com/drangelakwonghttps://instagram.com/drangelakwonghttps://tiktok.com/drangelakwonghttps://youtube.com/@drangelakwongMusic Credit: Bass Nation.New episode every fortnight.Send in your questions to: passiveincomedoctors[AT]gmail.comIf you are a doctor or dentist interested in property investing Australia, join my community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/315108673770810Follow me on Instagram for first peek at new content, and my day-to-day life. Dr Dan (@passiveincomedoctors) • Instagram photos and videos

The Green
Enlighten Me: Delaware author Zach Williams blends the ordinary with the strange in ‘Beautiful Days'

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 13:43


It's often said truth is stranger than fiction, but writer Zach Williams offers a different take – sometimes it's fiction, especially the strange kind, that helps us see the truth more clearly.Williams, a Wilmington Friends School graduate who grew up just outside Wilmington, began his career teaching English to middle and high school students before fatherhood led him to start writing a collection of short fictional stories. He published that collection in his debut book ‘Beautiful Days,' where he explores characters whose lives balance the mundane and strangely surreal in unexpected ways.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon is joined by Williams for more on ‘Beautiful Days' and how fiction can unlock deeper truths about our world and ourselves.

The Green
Enlighten Me: ‘Counted Out' documentary explores the hidden influence of mathematics

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 13:29


In today's information-driven world, math is everywhere; shaping the people we meet, the news we consume, and the jobs we get. Whether we recognize it or not, our ability to speak the language of math plays a crucial role in determining who holds social and economic power and who doesn't.The new documentary ‘Counted Out' delves into the math that underpins our democracy and how to become fluent in the numbers that shape our world. Starting this Sunday, the Delaware Council of Mathematics Leaders (DCML) is hosting a screening of ‘Counted Out' in each county.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny is joined by Crystal Lancour – past President of DCML and current Supervisor of Mathematics in the Colonial School District – and Jamila Riser – Executive Director of the Delaware Mathematics Coalition – for a preview of ‘Counted Out.'

The Green
Enlighten Me: NPR's Student Podcast Challenge returns to showcase young storytellers

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 11:08


The NPR Student Podcast Challenge is back for 2025, offering students in grades 4-12 a national stage to tell their stories.Now in its seventh year, the Student Podcast Challenge has introduced more than 90,000 students from all 50 states to public radio and the art of audio storytelling, inviting young creators to produce stories on the topics that matter most to them.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon caught up with Steve Drummond and Janet Lee from NPR's Education desk for more on the Student Podcast Challenge.

New Breed
Shattered Vows: The Modern Infidelity

New Breed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 44:19


Shattered Vows: The Modern Infidelity Dive into the tangled web of betrayal, secrets, and modern relationships. Enlighten Me explores the riveting story of a woman caught between four men—a husband, a fiancé, boyfriend, and a mysterious man—and the lies that hold her double life together. Each episode unpacks the emotional fallout, the moral dilemmas, and the impact on everyone involved. Is love ever enough when trust is broken? Tune in for raw confessions, expert insights, and a gripping narrative that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about fidelity.

The Green
Enlighten Me: More campus stories from student journalists at the University of Delaware

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 12:58


This week, The Green pays another visit to the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists.On this edition of Enlighten Me, we feature four pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, long-time First State journalist, Director of UD's Journalism Program, and one of the founders of Delaware Public Media.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Campus stories from UD student journalists

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 11:04


This week, The Green visits the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists.On this edition of Enlighten Me, we feature three pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, long-time First State journalist, Director of UD's Journalism Program, and one of the founders of Delaware Public Media.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Holiday baking tips and the magic of Christmas cookies

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 11:31


Christmas cookies are an age-old tradition that spans generations, kitchens, and continents.They tell stories about our backgrounds and our past, and making Christmas cookies isn't just about baking, it's about connection.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon caught up with award-winning Rehoboth-based Pastry Chef Dru Tevis to explore the magic of Christmas cookies and why these sweet treats are as much about memory as they are about flavor.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Navigating the joys and challenges of holiday gift giving

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 9:30


Thanksgiving is firmly in the rearview, but already, Christmas is nearly upon us, and the gift giving frenzy that innately comes with it.This year, American consumers estimate they will spend an average of around $1,000 on holiday presents; that's a lot of gifts, a lot of time and money spent, and a lot of stress and anxiety.In this week's Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Senior Producer Kyle McKinnon spoke with author and journalist Anna Goldfarb about the art of gift giving and why giving and, at times, receiving presents can be stressful.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Expert tips and timeless recipes to help make your Thanksgiving a success

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 12:12


The countdown to the year's most cherished feast is on.There's no shortage of things to do and buy if you're hosting Thanksgiving, and if you've only just started to plan for the festivities, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get cracking.For this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon is joined by Emily Weinstein – editor-in-chief of New York Times Cooking and Food – and Lesley Stockton – senior staff writer reporting on all things cooking for the Times' Wirecutter section – for more on tackling the big day, fresh recipes, and time-honored classics.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Exploring the benefits of mindful birdwatching

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 11:50


For many, birdwatching is more than just a chance to spot a feathered friend; it's a way to slow down, reduce stress, and reconnect with the natural world.Next week, the Delaware Ornithological Society is hosting ‘The Birding Prescription,' a talk about birding's impact on our health and well-being.For this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny is joined by the Society's president Joe Francis for more on the benefits of mindful birding.

The Green
Enlighten Me: Reading program aims to connect military service members with young students

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 12:26


On Veteran's Day, more than 20,000 students in all 50 states will be treated to video stories read aloud by active-duty service members.The ‘Story Time with a Service Member' event, held by the nonprofit United Through Reading, gives young students the chance to connect with service members and highlights how crucial it is to keep our youth reading.For this week's Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon spoke with Melanie Sheridan – director of marketing and communications for United Through Reading – about ‘Story Time with a Service Member' and teaching a child to love the act of reading.

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The Green
Enlighten Me: Why the balance between fresh and saltwater in Delaware is getting worse

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 14:55


Saltwater was once known as an invisible threat.But that once invisible threat is now visible in Delaware and seawater intrusion is expected to only worsen over time.For this week's edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Kyle McKinnon sits down with environmental geographer and associate professor at the University of Delaware Pinki Mondal to explore seawater intrusion in the state and how it's being addressed.

The Green
Enlighten Me: How to protect yourself from the increasing threat of mosquito-borne illnesses in Delaware

The Green

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 11:28


The Delaware Division of Public Health and the Department of Agriculture recently reported the first human West Nile virus case in the state this year.It comes amid concerns of a potential nationwide outbreak of another deadly mosquito-borne disease in Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry is joined by the Division of Public Health's vector-borne disease epidemiologist Antonio Alvarado to learn more about West Nile Virus, EEE, and how to protect yourself.

Kidlit Happy Hour
Ep 26: Minh Lê on Burying Telephone Wires and Leaving Space for Connection

Kidlit Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 58:40


Highlights from this episode include: Starting with a story and discovering theme along the way Propping up a story with telephone poles and burying the wires in between Leaving space for readers to lean in and discover things for themselves Minh Lê is the award-winning author of household favorites Drawn Together (winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature), Real to Me, The Blur, Lift (an Eisner Award nominee). He also writes popular middle grade graphic novels, including Green Lantern books and Enlighten Me. He is also a has been a contributor to a number of national publications including the New York Times, The Horn Book, HuffPost, NPR, Book Riot, and Reading Rainbow, and was until very recently, on the Board of We Need Diverse Books. He's also on the faculty of the Hamline MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. IG: @bottomshelfbks

New Breed
Navigating Marriage: A Man's Perspective

New Breed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 33:27


In this insightful episode of Enlighten Me, we delve into the complexities and joys of marriage from a man's perspective. Our guest, shares his personal journey, offering candid reflections on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. From communication and compromise to love and commitment, provides a heartfelt and honest look at what it takes to build a strong and lasting partnership. Whether you're married, engaged, or simply curious about the male viewpoint on marriage, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of a committed relationship. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics that make a marriage work and how to foster a loving and supportive bond with your partner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Enlighten.Me/support

Circle Round
The Sweetest Sounds

Circle Round

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 19:36


NPR's Rachel Martin (Up First, Enlighten Me) and Ayesha Rascoe (Weekend Edition, Up First) co-star in a Hungarian tale about a violinist, a wizardess, and listening to the music of your heart.