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Credit youtube The nations Capitol Hill saw the onrush of protesters who took over the structure after President Trump urged them earlier in the day to march on the building.  Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush talked with Lloyd Wolf, a Washington D.C. freelance photographer, who was there. Listen

Credit Don Rush The Chesapeake Bay receives a grade of D+ from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush talked with Alan Girard, the Eastern Shore director for the foundation, who pointed to the struggle of the rockfish as a major reason for the poor mark.(Part 1) Listen

Credit official photo Health care workers are greeting the arrival of the coronavirus vaccine with relief and hope. Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush talked with Dr. Mike Murphy, an emergency room physician, about what the future looks like. (Part 2) Listen

Credit creative commons The coronavirus vaccine has arrived in Wicomico County with health care workers and nursing homes the first to receive it. Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush talked with Olivia Butler, with the Wicomico County Health Department, about how it will distributed in the coming weeks. Listen

Credit official photo The coronavirus vaccine has arrived on the Eastern Shore. Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush talks with Dr. Mike Murphy, an emergency room physician at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, about what that means for combatting the virus. Listen

Credit NAACP The Wicomico County Branch of the NAACP has a new president. Host Don Rush talks with Brante Dashiell about the challenges the organization faces in the future. Listen

Credit Google There is some optimism for downtown businesses in Salisbury with the coronavirus vaccine and the prospect of more federal assistance. Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush takes a look at some of the local businesses as they struggle to make it through the pandemic. (Part 1) Listen

Credit aarp Even with the announcement of the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines, there are still months ahead for many caregivers -- many who never expected to be in that position. Amy Goyer, a caregiving expert at AARP, tells Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush that it is taking its toll. Listen

Credit official photo Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is calling for a state stimulus in the wake of the economic damage of the coronavirus pandemic. His call comes after some improvement in revenue projections, but he told Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush there is still too much suffering - especially for low income families. Listen

Credit Family Photo While the nation has been focused on the election and the coronavirus pandemic, there were efforts on Capitol Hill to address police abuse after the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer. Delmarva Public Medias Don Rush talked with Diane Randall, General Secretary for the Friends Committee on National Legislation, about the failure of congress to approve legislation addressing the issue. (Part 2) Listen