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Episode 20: Cynthia Primo Martin Dec 10, 2021

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Cynthia Primo Martin joins PodCounty to discuss her new book, "The Handbooks for Nonprofit Leadership: Recruiting, Training and Engaging Trustees of Color" and her career in the nonprofit and corporate worlds. Cynthia has worked throughout her career to diversify corporate and nonprofit leadership.

Episode 19: Nicole Majeski Dec 02, 2021

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Nicole Majeski was sworn in as the 11th Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation on January 13, 2021 where she leads an organization responsible for 90% of the state’s transportation network. Before joining the state, Nicole worked for New Castle County Government for seven years, serving as chief of staff to then County Executive Chris Coons. She's also a graduate of the University of Delaware. Nicole joins PodCounty to discuss DelDOT's ongoing projects, how the state is planning to keep infrastructure sound as mounting challenges from climate change force the agency to adapt, and what may come for DelDOT in the future.

Episode 18: Ray Didinger Oct 12, 2021

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Ray Didinger is a Philadelphia sports journalism legend and member of the NFL Hall of Fame having covered the Philadelphia Eagles for print publications for 25 years before moving on the NFL Films and rolls in broadcasting with 94WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia. In addition to his years writing and broadcast, Ray has also written 12 books and is now a play write with his new play Tommy & Me, which chronicles his relationship with Eagles great Tommy McDonald. Ray joins PodCounty to discuss his career and the new play, showing at the Delaware Theatre Company through October 17th. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3paXwCn

Episode 17: Matt O'Donnell Jul 27, 2021

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6ABC Action News Anchor Matt O'Donnell joins PodCounty for a wide-ranging interview on journalism, his life and current events. O'Donnell, a 1994 graduate of the University of Delaware, has been a member of the 6ABC morning show anchor team since 2004, and an 6ABC journalist since 1996. O'Donnell also hosts his own podcast, True Philadelphia, which features "movers and shakers" of the Philadelphia region.

Episode 16: Kathy Canavan Jul 08, 2021

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Kathy Canavan started her career as a true-crime writer in the 1970's, covering the gentlemen bandit case for The News Journal over a long and eventful career in journalism. After stepping away from newspapers, she stumbled into a story on the "ordinary" people who surrounded Lincoln in the hours after he was shot and what started as a freelance piece became a renowned book on Lincoln's final hours. Now Cathy's next book on true-crime in Philadelphia is set to debut in November. Cathy joins PodCounty to share her career highlights and what she learned writing her books.

Episode 15: First State FC Jun 24, 2021

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Announced as the newest expansion team for the National Premier Soccer League in 2019, First State FC debuted in the league's Keystone Conference in May with their first home game held at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington. Club President Dave Holloway and Head Coach Abdul Faisal Chibsah (Chibsah for short) join PodCounty to talk all things soccer and the Midnight Riders' inaugural season. For more information on First State FC, or to purchase tickets, visit their website: https://firststatefc.com/

Episode 14: Ivan Thomas Nov 02, 2020

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The talk of the town, Mr. DETV, Ivan Thomas joins PodCounty to share the story of his rise to one of Wilmington's leading media moguls. After losing everything in the Great Recession, Thomas built DETV from the ground up with the mission of shining a light on the positive things happening in Wilmington. A Glasgow High graduate, Thomas credits his time at Delaware State University with changing his perspective and offering inspiration to never stop fighting.

Episode 13: Dr. Jackie Jenkins Jul 29, 2020

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New Castle County's Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr. Jackie Jenkins, joins PodCounty to discuss a wide range of topics from the importance of Human Resources, her first book and plans for more, and her life and career before joining the New Castle County Government 15 months ago. Dr. Jenkins oversees human resource issues for the over 2,000 employees across New Castle County after previously working in administrative roles at the City of Wilmington and Delaware Technical and Community College.

Episode 12: Ruth Lytle-Barnaby Jun 17, 2020

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Ruth Lytle-Barnaby is the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Delaware, but she's also a survivor of COVID-19, beating the disease caused by the novel coronavirus in mid-May. Ruth joins PodCounty to share what it's like to fight COVID-19, what happens when you test positive, and share how Planned Parenthood is serving the community during the pandemic.

Episode 11: Dr. Meghan Walls Jun 10, 2020

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Dr. Meghan Walls is a pediatric psychologist in the Division of Behavioral Health at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, she is also serving on Governor Carney's task force for reopening and returning students to school safely as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Walls joins PodCounty to discuss maintaining mental health as our community begins to navigate a Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Governor Carney's reopening plan for the State of Delaware, and why it's ok to be not okay.

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