Living together in a group is a strategy many animals use to survive and thrive. And a big part of what makes that living situation successful is listening. In this episode, we explore the collaborative world of the naked mole-rat. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today . To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter . Operation frog sound! Send us your frog sounds for an upcoming episode. We want you to go out, listen for frogs and toads, and record them. Just find someone croaking, and hit record on your phone. It doesn’t matter if there’s background noise. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not sure whether or not you’re hearing an amphibian—if you think you are, we would love to get a recording from you. Please also say your name and where you are in the world, and then email the recording to us at outreach@thresholdpodcast.org…
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1 Conservationists and fishing industry wrangle over how or whether to protect horseshoe crabs 14:26
As the annual horseshoe crab spawning season approaches, the debate over the harvesting of those crabs continues, with conservationists and the commercial fishing industry searching for ways to protect horseshoe crabs and the species that depend on them while allowing fishermen to make a living without further restrictions from state quotas.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle reports on this debate over horseshoe crab protections and where it’s headed.…
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Recycling feels like second nature for many at this point – toss your plastic cup in the blue bin, and the rest takes care of itself.But how much of what you put in that bin actually gets recycled? And do Delawareans really know the dos and don’ts when it comes to recycling the right way?University of Delaware senior and Delaware Public Media intern Jack Silverberg examines the First State’s recycling and sustainability efforts, and outreach aimed at educating young people and the broader community.…
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1 Goldey-Beacom College’s Hirons Library earns national recognition for teaching ethical AI use 12:26
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday life, one Delaware college is helping young scholars navigate it with care and critical thinking.Goldey-Beacom College’s Hirons Library recently earned a national innovation award for its work in teaching students not only how to use AI tools, but how to use them thoughtfully and ethically.Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny is joined this week by Goldey-Beacom College’s Director of Library and Archives Russell ‘Rusty’ Michalak and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Joel Worden for more on their approach to AI use in higher ed.…
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What do the things we save say about us and our shared history?The University of Delaware’s exhibition ‘What They Saved’ explores that question through personal letters, unique family heirlooms, wartime mementos, and other eclectic keepsakes – revealing deeper stories of identity and the past we choose to preserve.In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon visits UD’s Morris Library for a firsthand tour of ‘What They Saved’ with the Library’s head of special collections Hillary Kativa.…
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Food banks across the country are facing mounting challenges, and the Food Bank of Delaware is no exception.The USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program, a critical source of food assistance, has halted its scheduled shipments. That means fewer staples like fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf-stable items are making it to families in need.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sat down with the President and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware Cathy Kanefsky to examine the implications of the USDA canceling food aid shipments and how it affects food insecurity in the First State.…
The City Theater Company in Wilmington is bringing comedy to the stage with its latest production ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.’The Tony Award-winning play by Christopher Durang puts a modern, comedic spin on classic Chekhov characters, following three middle-aged siblings whose quiet life is upended by a surprise visit.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny catches up with the play’s director Joseph Pukatsch and the City Theater Company’s artistic director Kerry Kristine McElrone to explore the ways the Company is bringing this sharp-edged production to life.…
This week, The Green brings you the first episode of the new Delaware Humanities’ podcast People and Planet. The podcast explores how Delawareans connect to the environments and cultures around them, and the cultural practices and creative works that bring us closer to the planet we call home.In this episode, former Delaware Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Ed Kee discusses the history and significance of agriculture in the state and its place in today’s world.…
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1 New State Housing Director Matthew Heckles discusses plans to tackle Delaware’s housing crisis 14:27
Delaware has a new leader tasked with addressing one of the state’s most pressing challenges – housing, specifically affordable housing.Matthew Heckles now leads the Delaware State Housing Authority, and he’s no stranger to the agency. He previously served as a legislative and policy advisor for DSHA and more recently as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee sat down with Heckles to discuss his plans to tackle the state’s housing crisis and make housing more accessible for Delawareans.…
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Across the country, the highly pathogenic avian influenza – or bird flu – continues to spread.Bird flu isn’t new, but experts say the virus is evolving and fear it's here to stay long-term. That’s a particular concern in Delaware, where poultry is a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural economy. As migratory waterfowl also make their way north this season, the risk of the virus spreading further is increasing.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon spoke this week with University of Delaware professor of wildlife ecology Chris Williams about bird flu in the First State and what’s being done to mitigate its spread.…
From phishing texts to impostor scams, fraud targeting seniors is on the rise. Reported financial losses among older adults are growing, with the Federal Trade Commission estimating billions of dollars stolen in 2023 alone, the latest year with available data.AARP Fraud Ambassador Paul Greenwood visited Delaware this week to meet with law enforcement, the FBI, and specialists in the field as part of an AARP-organized discussion. He was the lead prosecutor of the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit in the San Diego District Attorney's Office for 22 years – prosecuting hundreds of felony cases involving physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse against seniors.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry is joined by Greenwood to learn about efforts to curb elder fraud and how we can better protect vulnerable seniors.…
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1 Arts Playlist: First State Ballet reimagines ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with a Ukrainian twist 10:14
Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is a story of love, mischief, and magic – and soon, it will come to life on stage in a whole new way.First State Ballet Theatre is bringing the classic tale to The Grand in Wilmington on April 5th and 6th, blending elegant choreography with a fresh score, including a Ukrainian-themed twist inspired by local choreographer Zachary Kapeluck’s cultural heritage.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny caught up with Kapeluck for more on his vision for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and what audiences can expect.…
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Delaware issued its last round of recreational marijuana business licenses to hopeful applicants in December, but those license holders haven’t begun dispensing recreational cannabis just yet.April 1st – a month later than the initial target – has been circulated as the new date to have the First State’s recreational marijuana market up and running, but delays in federal background checks have put that timeline into question. As license holders anxiously wait for the go-ahead to bring safe and legal cannabis to Delawareans – and as the state looks for a new marijuana commissioner – uncertainty looms over the recreational market.In episode two of Delaware’s High Hopes, Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Petrowich checked back in with license holders and discussed concerns over these delays with an industry advocate and the legislator behind the legalization of recreational marijuana.…
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