First for Friday, April 12, 2013

Air Date: April 11, 2013

Lethal rejection
The death penalty in Delaware could be repealed once the General Assembly reconvenes this week. If it happens, Delaware would be the seventh state to abandon executions in almost as many years. First explores what’s behind the issue.

State of Play
Picking up on the death penalty theme our S.O.P players Charlie Copeland and Stephanie Hansen look at this issue from the political side.

Tornoe Spin
Rob has a unique way of looking at the death penalty debate through his cartoonist eye for newsworks.org.

Delaware Makers
Another installment in our series of women who have made an impact in the First State. This month, Dr. Audrey Doberstein is credited with bringing Wilmington University to a national stage. Did she believe she was blazing trails when she started as president 26 years ago?

Content Delaware
Our video partner looks at the gaming and design class offered at Wilmington University.

First Experience: The Creative Vision Factory
A safe haven has been set up in Wilmington that allows art to become the outlet for those with mental or substance abuse issues.

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