Highlands Bunker

Working Families Party activist Vanessa Clifford joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about what Working Families Party is, some of her experiences organizing in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and a new progressive group that is forming here in Delaware. Show Notes: Working Families Party Nicolas O'Rourke and Kendra Brooks

Some food recommendations for those visiting Downtown Wilmington*. *this post is sponsored by Mayor Purzycki's office

Chris Johnson joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about some of the latest police violence controversies, what he's working on, and what the future of criminal justice looks like in the state of Delaware. Show Notes: Background on Elmer Daniels Delaware Smart Justice Coalition

Dustyn Thompson of Delaware United joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the work he's been doing down at Legislative Hall and how the 2019 legislative session fared for issues like marijuana legalization and criminal justice reform. Show Notes: Switching to renewable power Delaware United Facebook / Twitter Sarah McBride interview

Becca Cotto from YWCA Delaware and returning champion Coby Owens join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Juneteenth, white privilege, and the continuing effects of racism in America. And then after about forty-five minutes things go off the rails. Show Notes: Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative

Fresh off of phone banking for Tiffany Cabán, Coby Owens and Action Anderson take control of the bunker for the first-ever non-RE Vanella hosted episode of Highlands Bunker. This episode is about the progressive movement: where it is nationwide, where it is in Delaware, and what it needs to be in the future.

News Journal reporter Adam Duvernay and freelance journalist/adjunct professor Jordan Howell join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about their Delaware stories, from convincing kids that birds don't exist to reporting on a murder in Sussex County. Show Notes: Jordan's piece on the 1968 riots Karl's piece on the suburbs One of Adam's pieces on the murder in Sussex

Karl the producer joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about some of the disingenuous attempts to stop the minimum wage increase as well as their field trip down to DC to see Bernie Sanders speak about democratic socialism. Show Notes: Report on minimum wage increase Non-profits minimum wage op-ed The full Sanders speech

Delaware State News Reporter Matthew Bittle joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the many accomplishments of the Delaware state legislature, what the best path going forward for the left is in Dover, and what a wonderful guy Senator Dave Lawson is. Don’t we just love Dave Lawson. Follow Matthew Bittle at @MatthewCBittle

Former News Journal Reporter and WDEL broadcaster Al Mascitti joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Bernie and Biden, America's Boomer problem, and whether or not Delaware is really moving to the left.

Activists Stephanie Herron and Maria Beauchamp join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Puerto Rico, Southbridge, the plastic bag ban, and how we all have the responsibility to take both personal and collective action to change the world. Books Referenced: The Uninhabitable Earth The Color of Law Dumping in Dixie Links: Environmental Justice for Delaware Report Fencelines

Highlands native Sarah McBride joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about some of her experiences in progressive activism as well as the different strategies that are needed, or perhaps not needed, when creating change.

Rebel John Kowalko joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his experiences as a Delaware State Representative, and his personal experiences with the ins and outs of the Delaware Way. Names are named and a good time is had all around.

Former campaign manager for Eugene Young/Kerri Evelyn Harris and Network Delaware activist Drew Serres joins RE Vanella in the bunker (back in February) to talk about how he got into activism, how other people can get involved in changing their communities, and what the future of progressivism in Delaware looks like.

Megan Hart of Network Delaware joins RE Vanella to talk about the politics of Sussex County and how to organize in a place that seems beyond saving.

News Journal opinion editor Matt Albright joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about ad hominem attacks and the Delaware Way. Also, a reading of " A Clinton-era centrist Democrat explains why it’s time to give democratic socialists a chance ” from Vox.

Eric Morrison of Delaware United joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the Delaware General Assembly’s lack of progressive accomplishments and how to change that. Plus: will he make an announcement? Listen to the end to find out.

Karl the Producer joins RE Vanella in a brand new bunker to talk about Joe Biden. The newest allegations against him, the weird obsession with defending him, and the broken Delaware politics that created him.

Jason Melrath of bluedelaware.com joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Bernie Sanders, the 2020 primaries, and Joseph Robinette Biden IV.

Kerri Evelyn Harris joins RE Vanella and super-producer Margaret to talk about a recent visit to LBR's office to advocate for Medicare for All, as well as how you can help get involved in making change in our federal and local government. info@kerrievelynharris.com

Economist Andrew Cassey joins RE Vanella to talk about Modern Monetary Theory, a new old idea which is overturning decades of both Republican and centrist Democratic talking points. A nerdy, but important, listen.

Chris Johnson joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the the state of criminal justice in Delaware, police-run states, and whether or not prosecutors are bad.

Kirsten, Kristin, and Stephanie join RE Vanella through an inebriated escapade through a series of topics, including Davos, Mike Purzycki, the Zapatistas and the Kurds, Puerto Rico, and DC statehood. Pray for the editor.

Josh Whittaker and Coby Owens join RE Vanella in the bunker to read through the latest News Journal op-ed on the unfair treatment of Mayor Mike Purzycki and comment on the "Wilmington Renaissance." A love letter to Wilmington, not so much to Mayor Purzycki. Read the op-ed here: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/contributors/2019/02/22/opinion-stop-throwing-stones-wilmingtons-renaissance...

Kerri Evelyn Harris joins RE Vanella to talk about John Carney, small business owners, her campaign for senate, and the need to hold our politicians accountable.