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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

DelawareCAN and Teensharp founder Atnre Alleyne joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how he got involved in education activism, the roles of charter schools in education reform, and the ethics of ratfucking. Show Notes: DelawareCAN Teensharp Mike Matthews situation Sarah Fulton situation

Former Jess staffers Vasu Jayanthi and Tyeshia Grier, along with Kyle Evans Gay staffer Dylan Rosenthal join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the results of the 2020 election and it's effect on Delaware politics, the career of James Spadola, and an important announcement on Rob's future plans. Show Notes: Delaware election results Karl's piece on Laura Sturgeon's and Madinah Wilson-Anton's...

State Senate candidate Kyle Evans Gay joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how her background affects her views of the criminal justice system, the importance of actually accomplishing things in Dover, and why she no longer supports Cathy Cloutier. But first, football. Show Notes: Kyle's site Donate to Kyle First State FC

A group of former Jess Scarane organizers join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the new Delaware DSA, their experiences and lessons from the Scarane campaign, and the importance of organizing all the time. Show Notes: Join Delaware DSA Rudy Giuliani

Teacher, non-profit president, and common-sense capitalist Frank Hanson joins Rob in the backyard bunker to talk about how he ended up in America from Ghana, his perspectives on capitalism and communism coming from an Africa, and why he ended up starting Guraba's Hands. Show Notes: Guraba's Hands WilmU Spotlight on Frank

New Journal reporters Jeanne Kuang and Jerry Habraken join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the decline of the Quaker Village apartments, the general state of housing in Wilmington, and also football and food. Show Notes: Reporting on Quaker Village Blight Bill update The Lost Jerry Habraken episode

RD8 Democratic nominee Sherae'a Moore joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about her election, what being an educator taught her about legislating, and what the future holds for the Delaware General Assembly. Show Notes: Donate to Rae Learn more about Rae

Wilmington activist Coby Owens joins Rob in the backyard bunker to talk about losing primary campaigns, how progressives should respond to a potential Biden administration, and the health of our current president. Show Notes: Support the BLOOC PAC McConnell vs Justice rally

It's a double header episode today. First, activist and former senate candidate Kerri Evelyn Harris joins Rob to talk about an event coming up on Saturday, and why it's so important to organize down in Kent and Sussex counties. Then, Dustyn Thompson joins to talk about the work that Delaware United is doing, and how we need to keep pushing through the general election. Show Notes: 'Own Your Vote'...

Local activist Monique Fegans joined Rob in the backyard bunker to talk about her journey to activism, the importance and experience of direct action, and the opportunities for direct action that will be available soon. Show Notes: Monique's quote in the News Journal United Panther Movement

Green Party presidential candidate Howie Hawkins joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his campaign and where it fits into a left electoral strategy in 2020 and beyond

A round table of Jordyn Pusey, Kristin Bricker, Paul Blest, Karl the Producer, and Lovely Lacey join Rob in the virtual bunker to review the results of Delaware's September 15th Democratic Primary, and what they mean for the future of progressive legislation. Show Notes: Election results