Highlands Bunker

A discussion on the killing of Lymond Moses, recorded after the video was released. Show Notes: The released video of the shooting

Activist Jack Guerin, DE Coalition for Open Government director John Flaherty, and Delaware Liberal blogger Steve Tanzer join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the rampant corruption in Delaware government and how we can fight it. Show Notes: FightDECorruption site Sign On Andria Bennett story Trey Paradee story

Network Delaware activist Kirsten Walther joins Rob and Tye in the bunker to talk about the upcoming Change Agent Journey program and how the uniqueness of Delaware can be used to build stronger organizations. Then, some controversy. Show Notes: Sign up for Change Agent Journey More information about the program Fight DE Corruption

Central Delaware NAACP President Fleur McKendall and Network Delaware organizer Tyeisha Grier join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the role of religion and solidarity in organizing and the projects that Central Delaware NAACP is working on. We also dig more into Tye's background. Show Notes: Central Delaware NAACP

Misty Seemans and Jon Offredo from the Office of Defense Services join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the efforts to reform the Law Enforcement Officer Bill of Rights, and what that reform could do to create a fairer justice system in Delaware. Show Notes: The James MacColl case The Thomas Webster case Wilmington's Civilian Review board that was passed

Author and historian Richard White joins Rob in the virtual bunker to look back at Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, and how they relate (and don't relate) to today. Show Notes: The Republic for Which It Stands

Local activist Monique Fegans joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the case of Simba, a 14-year-old local activist who was unjustly charged during a protest last September. This is a call to Attorney General Kathy Jennings to drop the charges against him.

Writer and Delaware native Paul Blest joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about Jeff Bezos and the Amazon union effort and the John Carney State of the State. Then, a history lesson about the quintessential 19th century Delaware man: John M Clayton. Show Notes: Paul's article about Jeff Bezos Carney's State of the State John M Clayton and the Search for Order

Professor Harvey J Kaye joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the first days of the Biden presidency and how they compare to his promise of a FDR-Size Presidency vs a continuation of the Obama administration. Show Notes: Speech from intro Original article about a FDR-sized presidency Let America be America Again

Former senate candidate Jess Scarane , organizer extraordinaire Tyeisha Grier , and Delaware Call editor Jordan Howell join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the upcoming plans for the Delaware Call and how they tie in to a broader movement in Delaware politics. Show Notes: The Delaware Call Submit an article pitch Donate to the Call

Former senate candidate Jess Scarane , organizer extraordinaire Tyeisha Grier , and Delaware Call editor Jordan Howell join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about Henry Ford, Delaware history, the GameStop situation, the history of markets, and some conflicting thoughts on the Biden inauguration. Show Notes: Some history GameStop explainer Freedom From the Market Leo Strine's corporate g...

Economist Nia Cola joins Rob in the virtual bunker to revisit Modern Monetary Theory, how it may affect the form that the new COVID relief package will take, and how MMT can be used in a more liberatory way. Show Notes: Previous MMT episode Biden's COVID relief package Nia's YouTube channel Superstructure Podcast Money on the Left

Washington Post political report and most famous Delaware native Dave Weigel joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the inauguration of Delaware's second-most famous native, the insurrection at the capitol, and what to expect from a Biden administration. Show Notes: The Trailer on the Capitol riots Rick Perlstein on the Nixon pardon

Delaware CAN President Zoë Patchell joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the effort to legalize cannabis in Delaware, why it's necessary, and what the obstacles are. Show Notes: Delaware CAN Carl Sagan Mr. X essay 2019 legal marijuana bill Find your elected officials' contact info

DelawareLiberal blogger Steve Tanzer returns to the virtual bunker to talk about the latest elections as the result of the last several years of organizing, and what Delaware politics will look like going into the future, especially in the upcoming legislative session. Show Notes: Steve's First Episode Mo' Better Democrats The Andria Bennett drama

State Senator Sarah McBride joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the priorities for the upcoming general assembly, their contesting theories of change, and the need to move beyond status quo policies. Show Notes: Latest Sarah McBride profile in The Cut Obama's Lost Army

Wilmington and Puerto Rican activist Maria Beauchamp joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the rising left-wing political movement in Puerto Rico, and how it was partially inspired by Network Delaware. Show Notes: Puerto Rico is Moving Left Latest Puerto Rican election results Erika's piece in the Delaware Call

Land Use General Manager Rich Hall and PDD President Jordyn Pusey join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about everyone's favorite topic: land use. Specifically, why a document that the county is putting together now might be one of the most important things you can get involved with. Show Notes: Comprehensive Plan information Get involved with NCC2050 Get a Planning 101 Certificate

Therapist and writer Phil Wilson joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his latest piece in Current Affairs, and the elements of American poverty that often get ignored, the major problems and gaps in our welfare system, and why couch surfing isn't as light-hearted as it sounds. Show Notes: Couch Surfing the Waves of American Poverty The Rise of Suburban Poverty

Local writer, activist, and game designer Jacqueline Bryk joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about Lauren Witzke, the mindset of QAnon and the modern right-wing, and the inauthenticity of the right's new "save the children" angle. With some bonus Lauren Witzke tweet content at the end. Show Notes: Hitler's Circle of Evil Jax's website Jax's Linktree Using your ego for good

Bert Moniz joins Rob in the virtual bunker for the 100th episode to talk about his journeys across the world, how he got into writing and the arts, and his connection with Rob and Highlands Bunker. Show Notes: Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Glass-Lined Equipment Welding Skills Delaware Call

ACLU-DE Executive Director Mike Brickner joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his journey to the ACLU, Delaware's broken probation system and law enforcement, and the controversies that come with defending civil liberties. Show Notes: ACLU calls for probation reform Kathy Jennings episode Cincinnati police reform New citizen police review board

State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton and activist Kirsten Walther join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about food and cooking, and the familial, cultural, and community aspects that make them so great. No politics today.

County Executive Matt Meyer joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the county's recent purchase of the Sheraton Hotel and how it will be used as an emergency homeless shelter. Show Notes: Delaware's homeless shelter shortage Erik Raser-Schramm stepping down The Deficit Myth A winning website

Writer and TMBS Producer David Griscom joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the structural problems inour modern economy, and the need for Show Notes: Amazon workplace injury issues California's Prop. 22 Wilmington housing meeting situation Vienna's public housing Quick Takes with David Griscom