Spotlight Delaware is pleased to share two podcast series with you.
"Beyond the Headlines" will take you inside the story and into the minds of our reporters, sharing insights beyond what shows up on our website and in our newsletters.
"Delaware Newsmakers" provides you with longform, conversational interviews with key figures in the First State.
Getting the community answers surrounding violence in Wilmington
Wilmington reporter Brianna Hill joins the podcast to discuss the community's response to a recent increase in violence in Wilmington, though an increase that is happening in the midst of an overall decrease of violent crime in Delaware's biggest city.
She gives insight into her process reporting on this issue, how the death of Kadir Skinner connects to the community tension around police activity, and a new city office that aims to assist residents with safety-related concerns.
Hosted by Director of Community Engagement David Stradley
Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode:
Wilmington residents frustrated with spike in violence, despite broader public safety improvements
Wilmington neighbors, advocates demand details about police shooting of teen
8 Oct 2026
The new Spotlight Delaware en Español team
This week's guests on the "Beyond the Headlines" podcast are two of Spotlight's newest reporters, Cristal Sanchez and Nathaly Suquinagua. Together, they form the reporting team behind Spotlight Delaware on Español, which delivers news to Spanish-speaking residents of the First State.
Cristal and Nathaly share a little about their backgrounds, discuss the challenges and joys of reporting on Latino communities in Delaware, and explore how Spanish-language coverage intersects with our English-language reporting.
Hosted by Director of Community Engagement David Stradley
Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode:
How Georgetown's Guatemalan community comes together in times of need
Sussex teacher earns grant to expand multilingual programming
ICE adds to Delaware construction woes
Guatemalans in Georgetown bring a piece of home with them
24 Sept 2026
Expanding into Arts + Culture Coverage
New deputy editor Cannon Taylor joins "Beyond the Headlines" to talk about an exciting growth moment for Spotlight Delaware – the launch of Arts + Culture coverage.
Cannon discusses his background, the decision to expand Spotlight's coverage, and what you might expect from his arts + culture reporting. Cannon also shares why things like pet dragons, concert audiences dancing like beyblades, and all things odd are sure to catch his attention.
Hosted by Director of Community Engagement David Stradley
Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode:
Delaware Oktoberfest funds historic German cultural club
Wilmington celebrates tenacity during Black Restaurant Week
Delaware Weekend Spotlight: Hot jams, luchadores and more
Who has been a guest on Beyond the Headlines
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Brianna Hill
Jacob Owens
Marcus Henry
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
70
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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David Stradley host the show. Published by Spotlight Delaware.
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