Podcasts

Delaware Humanities releases a new informative podcast each year. Hear from experts on a wide variety of thought-provoking topics that affect Delaware communities and the lives of Americans.

All Delaware Humanities podcasts are produced in partnership with Delaware Public Media.

People and Planet

Delaware Humanities' 2025 podcast People and Planet highlights how Delawareans connect to the natural environments throughout the state. Episodes include interviews with Delaware-based writers, scholars, scientists, and indigenous leaders, and will examine topics such as Delaware’s agricultural practices, indigenous cultures’ connections to the environment, and creative works that bring us closer to the planet we call home.

Episode 2: Insects

May 2, 2025

Featuring Doug Tallamy, UD Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources, this episode discusses the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities.

Delaware Humanities Podcasts · People & Planet Episode 2: Insects

Episode 1: Agriculture

April 4, 2025

Featuring former Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, this episode looks at Delaware’s agricultural history, the importance and impact of sustainable farming, and the future of farming in Delaware.

Delaware Humanities Podcasts · People & Planet Episode 1: Agriculture

Past Podcasts

A More Just Delaware

Part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' United We Stand initiative, this podcast highlights pivotal moments and legislation related to hate, prejudice, and the fight for equal rights for all in Delaware from the 1950s to today. Learn about Delaware’s history and current landscape through a series of interviews with Delaware representatives, legislators, tribal leaders, and educators.

2023/1973: In Conversation

In 2023, Delaware Humanities released four podcast episodes reflecting on life in Delaware in 2023 versus 1973, the year Delaware Humanities was founded.

A Matter of Facts: Season Two

With so many sources of information, what is reliable and true can be hard at times to determine. The Delaware Humanities’ award winning podcast, A Matter of Facts, addresses this issue by in season two examining closely popular sources of news and information.

Identity: Community Perspectives On Delaware's History

Part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' A More Perfect Union initiative, this podcast explores, reflects on, and tells the stories of our quest for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society throughout our history in Delaware.