Highlands Bunker

On the night of the Labour loss in Britain, RE Vanella and Karl the Producer try to talk about anything else: including a new poll that shows Chris Coons in trouble, the Afghanistan papers and the military industrial complex, and an update on some local campaigns. Show Notes: The Chris Coons poll Ro Khanna on the defense budget Stanley McChrystal in Wilmington John Bercow on Jeremy Corbyn

Freelance writer and former Splinter news editor Paul Blest joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the GOP's favorite Democrat, how the news frames political issues to favor the center, and what the future has in store for progressive candidates and progressive media. Show Notes: Jess interview on WDEL Paul's piece on Jess Full Chomsky interview Chris Coons sympathizes with Kavanaugh pt 1 Ch...

Author and Current Affairs editor Nathan J Robinson joins RE Vanella from New Orleans to talk about definitions of socialism, what actual socialist institutions look like, and his experience in building a left-wing media publication in Current Affairs. Show Notes: How to Build Socialist Institutions essay Buy the book Ownership & Control Essay Nathan J Robinson memoir Q&A With a Conservative Stude...

Super-producer emeritus Margaret Hu rejoins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her experience as a child of immigrants, how she ended up in Delaware activism, and how the city of Wilmington comes across to a newcomer.

Community organizer and city council candidate Shané Darby joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her experiences in community organizing, depression, and the lessons we can learn from African history and Caribbean solidarity. Show Notes: Shané's city council website Donate to Shané

RE Vanella heads to Jessica Scarane for Senate HQ on launch day to talk with the campaign team, the volunteers, and the candidate herself. All of the organizing we've been talking about for the last year, all the infrastructure that is being built up, this is what it looks like in action. Show Notes: Jess's Website Donate to Jess Volunteer for Jess

State Representative Paul Baumbach joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about how he got into politics, some of the issues that he has worked on in his career in Dover, and the parts of Delaware politics that need to change.

Senator Chris Coons (D-Highlands) believes that Americans shouldn't protest in certain ways. Professor Harvey J Kaye joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the proud American tradition of radicalism, and why real change will mean not playing by the rules that people like Coons put in place. Show Notes: Chris Coons getting angry about booing Buy the book

News Journal reporter Karl Baker and returning champion Jordan Howell join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the shady practices of Delaware corporations, how this connects to Rudy Giuliani and his goons, and some of the funny LLC names registered in Delaware. Show Notes: Subscribe to the News Journal

A show update about the work Rob has been doing outside the bunker, new artwork and content, an update on Lula, and how you can donate just a bit of money to make hundreds of Highlands residents very angry. Show Notes: Rob on Jakim Mohammad's Show

We have a double header! First, state rep candidate Larry Lambert joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his race and roots in the 7th district. Then, Alexandra Rojas , director of Justice Democrats, joins to talk about her background in activism and how Justice Democrats got started. Show Notes: More info on Larry Donate to Larry More info on Justice Democrats

Karl the producer joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his research into poverty in the suburbs, and how it has been affecting Delaware specifically. An episode for the wonks. Show Notes: Karl's thread on suburban poverty in Delaware Karl's essay on nationwide suburban poverty Carbon emissions map Ferguson fines and fees

It's a debate episode! Fellow content producer Sam Barry joins RE Vanella in the bunker, moderated by returning champion Coby Owens, to talk about social media, leftist organizing, and the correct way to go about making change in Delaware. Show Notes: The tweet that caused all this Whip Count podcast Donate to Stephanie Barry

State representative candidate Madinah Wilson-Anton joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her experiences with the Delaware Way down in Dover, the full story behind a stump speech line, and whether or not Rob is the anti-christ. Show Notes: Donate to Madinah Volunteer for Madinah Learn more about Madinah

The bunker heads to Market St to record a multi-part episode from the third Democratic debate. Guests include activist Coby Owens, DWFI chair Debbie Silverman, new city councilman Chris Johnson, some kids from UD that interview Rob, Wilmington non-resident Josh Whittaker, and a Trump supporter named John.

Author of 'Capital City' Samuel Stein and local housing activist Shyanne Miller join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the history of planning, the rise of gentrification, and how this ties in with the blight bill bring put forth in Wilmington. Show Notes: Buy the book A brief explainer of the blight bill (subscribe to the newspaper)

Activist Kirsten Walther joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about coasters, how power gets built, an anti-labor letter to the editor that never actually gets read, and the possibility that there are several Jeffrey Epsteins still out there. Show Notes: The briefly mentioned letter to the editor Network Delaware events

Activist and former state representative candidate Jakim Mohammad joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about how his experiences in New York shaped the way he thinks, Delaware’s Scott Walker, and some hyperlocal issues going on in Wilmington and how they connect to a larger picture. Show Notes: Shooting an Elephant Analysis Shooting an Elephant Text Jakim Facebook , Twitter , Instagram

Ashley SK Davis of Pieces of a Dream joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about how she got into dance, what the role of art is in expanding peoples' political consciousness, and how racism is a bit like having bad breath. Show Notes: Pieces of a Dream Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Reporters Jeanne Kuang and Lex Wilson join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the crazy world of property taxes in Delaware, and what sorts of things happen when the state refuses to do its job for over forty years. Show Notes: Main story, describing the issue Specifically about Wilmington Politicians’ inaction A calculator tool that allows you to figure out where you stand relative to others

Former state rep candidate Don Allan joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his new organization, We Are Sussex, the lessons he learned about changing the Democratic brand down south, and how much water it takes to clean a chicken. Show Notes: We Are Sussex FB page

Michael Kalmbach of the Creative Vision Factory joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his work with the CVF, the politics of the Delaware art world, and the basic things that our system gets wrong about recovery. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. Part 1 was released yesterday, check it out here . Show Notes: Shipley Lofts Creative Vision Factory The full Toni Morrison essay

Michael Kalmbach of the Creative Vision Factory joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about how he ended up in the Wilmington art scene, his observations and personal struggles with the opioid crisis, and the need to find some positivity in an otherwise bleak world. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Part 2 will be released on Saturday, so make sure to keep an eye out. Show Notes: Shipley...

Activist, and Delaware's better Marianne Williamson, Erika Gutierrez joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her work for Network Delaware and DelawareCAN , the need for more organizing among the Latinx communities in Delaware, and how she gained her positive aura. Show Notes: Erika being interviewed about Network Delaware (spanish) First and last op-ed about the parade in Middletown Safe Com...

A few bunker updates as well as the first ever Skype interview from the bunker. Maria Beauchamp calls in from the massive strike in Puerto Rico just hours before the governor resigned. The audio is a bit rough for the first section, but it gets easier to hear later on. Show Notes: New RSS feed Adding an RSS feed to your podcast app