Podcasts
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.
This podcast has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): Democracy demands wisdom. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of the NEH or Delaware Humanities.
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 5: Visit
August 1, 2025
A conversation between Mandy Santiago from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science and Brint Spencer from the Brandywine Zoo, this episode discusses how both sites are working to connect people to the habitats in their backyards and around the world through visitor interpretation.
Episode 4: Indigenous Dance
July 11, 2025
Featuring Herman Jackson from the Nanticoke Indian Tribe, this episode discusses the deep, meaningful connections between indigenous dance practices and the environment.
Episode 3: Oysters
June 6, 2025
Featuring Ed Hale from the University of Delaware’s School of Marine Science & Policy and Morgan Krell from the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, this episode discusses Delaware’s oysters—their history, their importance to our state’s environment and economy, and the ongoing work to bring them back from the brink of extinction.
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.
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.