The Rick Jensen Show

Brookside Community members fear the county will take over control of their community and charge them more than they're currently paying. Meanwhile, some Brookside residents called the county for help following an embezzlement two years ago. Tim Sheldon talks about the controversy that led to a chaotic community meeting.

NCC County Executive Marcus Henry and CFO David DelGrande talk about Tax Increases with Rick Jensen

Federal Internet Laws & Regs can Crush small businesses. Brendan Thomas with Rick Jensen. InternetForGrowth.com

Rick Jensen says: This is genocide promulgated by the successful installation of communism in China. Author Jan Jakielek agrees and explains even more deeply the horror of over a million peaceful Chinese citizens slaughtered for the CCP to profit in the billions of dollars. Buy the book: KilledToOrder.com

There's been a lot of talk suggesting Republican State Senator Dave Lawson is proposing a state sales tax. Only Rick has called Dave to ask and here's the answer...

One-Veterans.org President Denis Larkin, Deputy Exec. Director Audra Larkin and Wilmington's David Ireland talk with Rick about the Irish Veterans program and the Larkins' experience in the Delaware Irish community.

Wilmington City Council President Trippi Congo and political commentator Brandon Brice join Rick to discuss what to do about James Spadola, who changed his political party in the middle of his term, which all 3 agree violates the intent of the City Charter. All are invited to City Hall 800 N. French St, Thursday March 12 at 5pm for a meeting on this!

Legendary Delaware Composer Wilson Somers talks with Rick about his new Lincoln Legacy project. Legendary Bass musician Doug McNames performs. Watch the promo video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eXxzAB2-wZmy04R_bDXwRhQc1M4jnEyD/view Live Performance Sunday March 8, 2026 at St. Helena's Catholic Church, 602 Philiadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Buy Tickets at: TheLincolnLegacy.com

Former NCC County Council President Karen Hartley Nagle says Gov Meyer is losing Port jobs to PA

There's a curling club in Delaware and Rick learns about it with member Alex Zimmerman

Wilmington Attorney Al Greto makes the case to Rick why the Christopher Columbus statue deserves a place in Wilmington

Kim Petters: Air Force Veteran, Parental Rights and Gun Rights Advocate, is outraged at the big education leaders promoting protest without educating children about the issues.

Julia Keleher at First State Educate and Nancy Mercante at Citizens for Delaware Schools talk with Rick about the lack of people wanting to run for school boards... with elections coming soon!

Rick talks with Rep Lyndon Yearick about his proposals to make Delaware more affordable.

Real Estate Attorney Krista Milkovics with more Reassessment Revelations and another Nasty Money Grab in New Castle County that needs to be fixed.

Rick Jensen talks with John Huvane of Tunnel to Towers as they paid off the mortgage for the family of murdered State Police Officer Cpl. Ty Snook

StopTheEdgemoorPort.com members John Yaschur and Simeon Hahn explain why the state auditor's report solidifies ending the proposed expansion.

The New Castle County rollout of the School Reassessment taxes are the final straw that broke the financial back of this beloved small, family business. Rick Jensen laments this travesty of government malfeasance.

Julianne Murray served honorably and is respected by coworkers in the Wilmington U.S. Attorney office. Outside the office, politics darkens the doorway... and her great sense of humor shines through, demonstrated by the Christmas outfit she wore to the interview with Rick.

Delaware's Diane Siebold and Pie Truono tell Rick Jensen about their adventure on the White House Christmas Tree Decorating Team

Attorney Ted Kittila explains to Rick Jensen why Delaware's Physician Assisted Suicide Bill violates multiple laws.

Donna Geist, Capitol School Board, explains how you can donate directly to a Delaware teacher's class needs.

Rick talks with Jane Brady, former State Attorney General and Superior Court Judge about the dangers of SB 159, taking Home Rule away from county government. As Chairwoman of Non-Partisan policy advocacy, "A Better Delaware," Jane continues to serve Delaware.

The state legislature's attempts to "fix" the botched rollout of the property reassessment school taxes is now hurting small businesses. The managing partner of one such business talks about it with Rick Jensen.

New Castle County Police Chief, Col. Jamie Leonard and Executive to the Chief, Sgt. Michael McNasby, talk with Rick Jensen about the terrorist threat and solid police work by New Castle County Police Officers.

Charlie Copelend, Caesar Rodney Institute Analyst, explains to Rick Jensen how to improve Delaware's economy

Better School Boards equal Better Schools. First State Educate's Julia Keleher explains with Rick Jensen & invites you to apply

Federal GOP bill gives corporations depreciation benefits to stimulate the economy and Governor Meyer & Democrats panic, voting to refuse to give those depreciation breaks. "Decoupling" How many more corporations will leave Delaware for Nevada and Texas, depriving Delaware of needed corporate fees and taxes? Rick Jensen and Mike Smith talk about it.

Jeff Hague, DSSA President, on how new gun permit to purchase law fails everyone except those who do not want law-abiding Delawareans to own a gun to rpotect their homes and families.

Commercial Property Appraisal Expert Drew Smith on the Chancery Court decision allowing schools to charge non-residential and commercial more in property taxes.

Sate Rep Michael Smith and NCC Councilman Kevin Caneco call in to discuss court decision on splitting school property tax rates. It gets a bit feisty.

Chancery Court decided to uphold bill allowing schools to split the tax rate between residential and non-residential. There will be pain! Real Estate Attorney Krista Milkovics explains with Rick

Daniel Willis, Sussex County, Delaware GOP Chair, is calling for the resignation of all 14 Sussex County Democrats who signed a letter pleading for a convicted child rapist to remain as their Party Chair. Rick: Who are you to call for the resignations if this is their "brand?"

To the listeners who asked if I was emotional while speaking of former State Representative John Kowalko passing, the answer is present in my presentation, especially the difficulty I experienced with the word, "genuinely," during which I felt the loss while saying the word.

A proposed Delaware City Data Center would put Delaware home and business electricity availability at serious risk. Delaware residents need to be aware and lobby to stop it or have them build their own reliable power generation.

Vote Every Day, Once a Day until Nov 3 for John Grieshaber of Wilmington, Delaware, a volunteer of A Better Chance for Our Children, an organization that focuses on finding families for waiting children, most from foster care and many with special needs. John has been a volunteer with ABCFOC for eight years assisting with their Rec-n-Respite program. https://www.nascarfoundation.org/

Mismanaged Reassessment Rollout! Lawsuits! Tax Payment Delays! Could Your New Castle County Property Tax Payments be Delayed Again??!! Real Estate Attorney Krista Milkovics talks about the latest discovery of mistakes that make this likely.

Hearings bring bipartisan blame to Governor Matt Meyer for New Castle County property reassessment mismanagement and crisis.

Dave Tiberi, Head Musketeer at DonateDelware.org, an extraordinarily successful nonprofit sprouted from the covid lockdowns, and Brian McGlinchey, well-connected in music and politics, present this HUGE show for only $35 per ticket! The Queen Jeans Ball this Friday Night, Oct 10 at The Chase Center. Will Dailey (Boston) — celebrated indie songwriter with national acclaim. Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers (Pittsburgh) — legendary rockers with ties to Bruce Springsteen. Williams Honor (Asbury Park) — country duo carrying forward Asbury’s live music spirit. Low Cut Connie (Philadelphia) — nationally renowned for their electrifying live shows. John Faye (Wilmington) — local songwriter and advocate, embodying Delaware’s creative core. Buy Tickets here:https://thequeenwilmington.com/events/queen-jeans-ball-at-chase-center-on-the-waterfront/

The wasteful crony capitalism EV credits are gone and Jason has positive news on safe small modular reactors that can keep energy consistent and affordable in the long run.

Kent County GOP Chair Ralph Taylor talks with Rick about Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Jody Sweeney who self-identifies as a member of the Antifa terrorist group.

Professional National Appraiser and Real Estate Valuation Expert Finds Enormous Problems with Tyler Reassessments in New Castle County

Iron Hill Brewery became an iconic go-to for great food and extraordinary beers in Delaware. On September 25, 2025, WDEL News Reporter Sean Greene broke the news that the locally owned restaurant that had grown to have locations in multiple states was closing. Period. John Medkeff, Delaware's Brewing Historian, talks with Rick Jensen about Iron Hill, it's legend and other Northern Delaware breweries we all love. (Plus Dogfish Head in Milton and Rehoboth) Learn more about Delaware Beers and Brewing history here: http://www.delawarebeerhistory.com

WDEL's Rick Jensen is joined by Delaware beer historian John Medkeff

It sounds like a dystopian sci-fi movie: Russian ruler and Chinese Communist dictator plan to harvest organs from healthy citizens to prolong the lives of political insiders. Combined with the fact that approximately one million innocent Chinese have had organs stolen by the communist government for profit, this "hot mic" revelation is closer to fact than fantasy. Dr. Jessica Russo explains with Rick Jensen

The Wilmington International Film Festival is October 9-12 and Gordon DelGiorno tells you about some of the films. Tickets and info at Wilmington.film

This is the podcast version of Rick's conversation with country music star Alex Miller, meaning none of Alex's music is included from the original WDEL Radio broadcast. Why? Listen and you'll find out.