Host Jay Splaskovitz welcomes back Rick Hogan, Delaware's prominent immigration attorney, to dissect the escalating tension between federal enforcement and state "sanctuary" policies.

• The "Sanctuary" Definition: Hogan clears the air on what sanctuary policies actually entail—primarily the limitation of local police resources for federal immigration tasks—and warns of the logistical nightmare of "commandeering" local departments like the Wilmington PD.

• The Haitian Community in Delaware: A look at the "Delaware Story" regarding Haitian workers in downstate poultry farms. Hogan explains the looming crisis as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) faces termination, threatening both families and the businesses that rely on their labor.

• A "Magic Wand" Policy: Hogan argues for a shift from an enforcement-only perspective to an economic one, advocating for a guest-worker program that treats immigration as an opportunity for growth rather than an "open wound."

Julia Kelleher, Executive Director of First State Educate, announces a major breakthrough in local government transparency.

• The Delaware School Board Index: Kelleher officially launches the first-of-its-kind digital platform that provides Delawareans with a one-stop-shop for board leadership, achievement data, district budgets, and open seats.

• The 2026 Election Wave: With 32 seats up for grabs across the state, Kelleher outlines the "recruitment camp" designed to help citizens run for board positions and hold the system accountable for Delaware's high spending and low test scores.

Substitute host Rusty Giles brings on Jason Giles, President of Patterson Schwartz, for a quarterly deep dive into the Delaware housing market.

• The Affordability Gap: Jason highlights a startling decade-long trend: while family income in New Castle County has risen roughly 50%, housing prices have surged by 80%.

• The "Lock-In" Effect: Why 3% mortgages are keeping homeowners on the sidelines and why Jason believes we may never see rates that low again in our lifetime.

• Market Winners: Surprisingly, the luxury market ($1M+) saw a 25% uptick locally, while Sussex County has officially overtaken New Castle County in transaction volume, making up 43% of the state's marketplace.