State senators confirmed Kyle Lachmund last week to serve as the Delaware Court of Chancery's newest vice chancellor.He has experience with the court, having clerked for Vice Chancellor Travis Laster. And he’s worked in corporate law — most recently at Richards, Layton and Finger — since 2021.Lachmund replaced Morgan Zurn on the Chancery bench which makes a variety of decisions on corporate disputes. He joined the court after a tumultuous few years for the state, as lawmakers have worked to counter the “DExit” narrative.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Bente Bouthier spoke with Hillary Sale, the Agnes Williams Professor of Leadership and Corporate Governance at Georgetown Law Center, about this latest addition to Chancery Court, and the current state of that court and Delaware corporate law.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Auditor and in this interview, Republican April Callaway.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for Attorney General and in this interview, Republican David Graham.

From crumhorns to shawms, and sackbuts to dulcians, Piffaro has been bringing the instruments and music of the Renaissance to audiences in Wilmington for years. Later this month, the ensemble presents its first concert this season, "At the Sign of the Crumhorn."On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny is joined by Piffaro's Artistic Director, Priscilla Herreid to discuss the group and this concert, including what the heck a crumhorn is.

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AAA’s “Your Driving Costs” analysis for 2026 is the first to include hybrid and electric vehicles in their examination of costs and possible cost savings. So how do they stack up against gas powered vehicles? It’s a mixed bag with AAA’s findings showing electric vehicles offer advantages and disadvantages to owners.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale sat down with AAA’s Public and Government Affairs Manager Jana Tidwell to learn more about what people should know if they’re buying a car.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Auditor and in this interview, the Independent Party of Delaware's Austin Cassidy.

Newark's Chapel Street Players launch their new season this weekend with something particularly timely — a comedy about friendships and workplace catastrophes set in the White House. The play is called "POTUS" and the focus remains squarely on people and predicaments, not politics.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny sat down with two of the actors, Pam Huxtable and Charlotte Moran to discuss the show.

In September 2026, local author Connie Matsumoto released her second book, “Fact and Fiction: How to Write a Novel Inspired by Family and History.”It’s slightly based on her experience writing her first book, “Of White Ashes” which is a historical fiction novel inspired by the story of her husband Kent and his family.On this edition of Enlighten Me, she joined our Jay Shah to discuss this new book and how she thinks it can help people.

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