The Rick Jensen Show
Rick Jensen
Winner of the Philadelphia Region Society of Professional Journalists award for Best Talk Show, Delaware Today Magazine Readers' Poll for Best Talk Show, Winner for Best Commentary/Editorial by the Associated Press and the Philadelphia Region Society of Professional Journalists and a bunch of the same awards from the Delaware Press Association. Rick Jensen helped veterans associations bring a veterans home to Delaware and helped parents and students eliminate Delaware's "stupid diploma." Rick is ranked as one the "100 Most Influential talk show hosts in America" and rarely mispronounces his own name. Catch Rick live weekdays, Noon to 3pm Eastern on 101.7FM WDEL and www.wdel.com, or anytime with The Rick Jensen Podcast.
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Mar 28, 2023 • 18min
You should know: How State Rep. Kevin Hensley's Bill Protects Schoolkids in Delaware
In 2022, Governor Carney signed Republican State Rep Kevin Hensley's bi-partisan bill designed to give schools the resources they need to protect kids in school. You need to know how it works, so Rick invited Kevin to talk about it.
Mar 20, 2023 • 19min
Energy Expert explains why Gulf of Mexico oil is safer and cleaner than the foreign oil the U.S. is buying!
Scott Angelle, the Nation’s longest-serving Director of the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, former Louisiana Lieutenant Governor and former Secretary of Louisiana Department of Natural Resources explains why our country should be drilling in the Gulf of Mexico for cleaner oil rather than importing dirtier oil from countries whose leaders do NOT have our best interests at heart.
Mar 20, 2023 • 17min
Delaware Sprint Car Racer Keith Andersen Schools Rick on Local Racing
Since Delaware is ranked #1 Best State for Car Enthusiaststs, Rick mentioned it and thought there was only one track in DE except Dover Raceway. Listeners texted to say he was wrong! Keith has been racing sprint cars around here for years and Rick invited him to call in and share the knowledge. See blog here: https://chryslercapital.com/blog/best-states-for-car-enthusiasts
Postscript: Rick went to the Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, NJ that weekend and loved every minute of seeing the cars in the pit and watching the pratice runs. There were no races scheduled for that weekend.
Mar 7, 2023 • 18min
Are Amtrak Cars Unsafe for High Speed? Wilmington Rail Expert says, "Yes!"
Scott Spencer of AmeriStarRail explains why Amtrak cars are unsafe for high speed rail and proposes a funded private sector solution for this serious problem.
Feb 24, 2023 • 15min
You Can Make Delaware Safer for Kids By Running for School Board! Jane Brady with Rick Jensen
Jane Brady, Chair of Delaware's Republican Party, talks with Rick Jensen about their campaign to recruit dedicated Moms and Dads to run for school boards with the mission of protecting kids from unsafe policies and defending the rights of parents to parent their children.
Feb 20, 2023 • 21min
Delaware Libertarian Dave Casey and America Emboldened Podcaster Greg Boulden Report on Rage Against War Machine Rally with Rick Jensen
Delaware Libertarian Dave Casey, Chair of the Libertarian Party of New Castle County and America Emboldened Podcaster Greg Boulden Report on the Rage Against War Machine Rally with Rick Jensen
Feb 20, 2023 • 15min
How You Can Help Beloved Middletown Officer with Brain Cancer Enjoy One Last Special Family Event
Sgt. Mark Miller of Middletown has grade 3 astrocytoma, a very rare form of brain cancer. His prognosis is not good. Friends are asking generous Delawareans to join them in fundraising for one last memorable family trip for Mark, his wife and children. Donations can be made at http://www.operationchristmaswish.org/
Feb 16, 2023 • 22min
This Rare Cancer Could Be the 4th Most Prevalent Cancer in Just a Few Years! Learn about it with Delaware's Janice Meyer.
Delaware Cholangio Warrior Janice Meyer talks with Rick Jenen about Cholangiocarcinoma Day and why it matters to you.
Feb 8, 2023 • 19min
Delaware GOP Chair Jane Brady's Response to Biden's State of the Union Address
Jane Brady, former State Attorney General, Superior Court Judge and currently Chair of the Republican Party of Delaware, discusses Joe's State of the Union speech with Rick Jensen.
Feb 8, 2023 • 14min
How you can help the family of an 83 year-old Grandmother beaten into the hospital by a savage monster of a human being.
Here is the GoFundMe link for Lina Hidalgo, one of the nicest people in the world who was savagely beaten by a robber on her own front porch and now needs daily care: http://bit.ly/40AIJkF
Daughter-in-Law Kate Hidalgo shares the story and why Lina is so beloved in her church and community.
