Highlands Bunker

DelawareLiberal writers Steve Tanzer and Jason Scott join Rob in the bunker to talk about the first couple weeks of the new legislative session, what the future looks like for the House and the governor's seat, and a new campaign to get Rob on Mic'd Up with Mike Smith. Show Notes: DelawareLiberal

Former Wilmington police lieutenant and current professor of sociology at WVU James Nolan joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his recent op-ed about police reform in Wilmington and how we need to redefine the relationship between police, law enforcement, and public safety. Show Notes: Wilmington Police Need New Game, Playbook, Scorecard Reimagining the Wilmington Police: We Must Create Community...

From Episode 223 that didn't make it into the episode: Tizzy Lockman talks about where the Wilmington Learning Collaborative stands and generally the state of education reform in Delaware.

Senate Majority Whip and Leader Tizzy Lockman and Bryan Townsend join Rob in the bunker to talk about the priorities of the upcoming legislative session and some of the barrier that stand in the way. Show Notes: Delaware Legislative Site Delaware Senate Priorities

The movie crew joins Rob in the bunker to talk about Plácido, a Spanish black comedy class-war Christmas movie satire. Show Notes: Plácido Previous Movie Episode

WFP leaders Reji Gregoire, Tye Grier, Kirsten Walther, and Karl join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about what Delaware WFP has been working on over the last year and what they'll be working on in the next two years. Show Notes: Delaware Working Families Party Become a WFP member

An ode to journalism. Show Notes: Delaware has six new Christmas pop-up bars. And two are only 100 feet apart. Working at Wegmans - does it live up to the hype? We take you behind the scenes. The best parts of the Delaware Way are worth restoring. Here's why

Historian Harvey J Kaye joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his new edition of The British Marxist Historians: the story of how it came to be, what he has learned from it, and how it has affected his other work. Show Notes: The British Marxist Historians A House Divided

Smart Justice Campaign Manager Haneef Salaam and Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton join Rob in the bunker to talk about the coming fights for probation reform and civil asset forfeiture and reflect on the results in the latest election. Show Notes: Probation reform bill People Not Probation

Red Clay School Board member Jose Matthews and freelance journalist Jordan Howell join Rob in the bunker to talk about the recent controversy around lead testing in schools in Delaware, the systemic failures that led to this crisis, and what is and isn't being done to fix it. Show Notes Jordan's Call piece on the Realtors Original article about the lead testing More on the public town hall

National athletes Jess Scarane and Jordyn Pusey joins Rob in the bunker to go through the latest reports of abuse in the National Women's Soccer League and how that plays out from the highest levels all the way down to local sports. Show Notes: Yates Report Rory Dames accusations Ooh ah, up the Ra

The general election is finally over, so we get together to talk about what the results in Delaware and nationwide mean both in the short-term and the long-term. Show Notes: For those confused by the first two minutes Election Results Delaware Call Fundraiser

State House candidate Terrell Williams joins Rob in the bunker about his background, some of the reasons why he's running for office, and his views on various issues from police reform to homeownership. Show Notes: Terrell's website Donate to Terrell Debunking vote by mail myths Full Bernie video

Wilmington resident Sharee Congo and journalist Lauren Gill join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the horrible story behind Operation Safe Streets and how it forced its way into Sharee's life. Trigger warning for description of police violence. Show Notes: ACLU-DE's report

A sentence puts a period on the Kathy v Kathy saga, for now, as the Kathy trial finishes off with spears, Narcan, and a resignation letter lost in the ether. Rob, Bill, Kirsten, and Karl finish off the saga by talking about what happened and what's next. Show Notes: News Journal coverage Karl Baker's Delaware Call piece ACLU Report Delaware Call Fundraiser

In the wake of the latest hurricane, activist Maria Beauchamp joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the fallout of the latest storm in Puerto Rico and how that connects to longer-running issues in the colony. Show Notes: Maria's first episode

ACLU-DE President Mike Brickner joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the Delaware Supreme Court striking down vote by mail and same-day voter registration. What happened, what happens next, and why these bills were so important. Show Notes: Call article on initial bill Call article on vote by mail concerns Call article on the lawsuit Supreme Court decision Early Voting information

Author and activist Claire Snyder-Hall joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her new book "Battling the Prince" and how her background in political theory combined with her experiences in Rehoboth Beach politics. Show Notes: Buy the Book

Food and Water Watch activist Greg Layton joins Rob in the bunker to give an update on the planned biogas plant in Seaford and what still needs to be done to fight for environmental justice in Sussex. Show Notes: Greg's op-ed in the Delaware Call Greg's previous episode

Jason Scott, Jordyn Pusey, and Tye Grier join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the results of the 2022 state primaries. What were the results, what do they mean, and what happens next? Show Notes: News Journal coverage of the results Join the Delaware Working Families Party Primary Election Results

First State Abortion Fund chair Kori Beaman joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the conception and function of the FSAF, how they plan to actually help people seeking abortions in and out of state, and what political changes need to be made to protect that right for everyone. Show Notes: First State Abortion Fund ACLU Polling Abortion Hotline Announcement

Musician, writer, and podcast host Jason Myles joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his background in music and radical politics, his essay on Woodstock '99, and what we can do in everyday life to advance a better world. Show Notes: This is Revolution podcast TIR Video Essays Remembering Woodstock '99

Judge Carpenter has decided: Kathy McGuiness is still guilty, though slightly less so. Rob and Bill go through the latest decision and what it means for sentencing and how the rest of state government will respond. Show Notes: News Journal coverage of the decision

Local author and historian Steven Leech joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the history of jazz in Wilmington, covered in his book Boysie's Horn, and how that related to larger changes over the history of Wilmington. Show Notes: Boysie's Horn

RD13 Vice Chair Jordyn Pusey joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the many grievances surrounding the recent endorsement process in the 1st District County Council Race. Show Notes: Cookout Canvass with DeShanna