Highlands Bunker

The organizers of this Saturday's March Towards Justice in Dover join Rob in the bunker to talk about how they got into organizing and what the march stands for. March Towards Justice Saturday, June 20th, 3:00-5:30pm John Wesley AME Church, 217 West Division Street, Dover, DE 19904 RSVP here.

Professor/Author Peter B Levy and Professor Yasser Payne join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the latest protests in the relation to the 1960s uprisings: what has changed, what has stayed the same, and where do we go from here? Show Notes: Professor Levy's Book, The Great Uprising Professor Payne's People's Report Professor Payne's last episode

People's Policy Project founder Matt Bruenig joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his latest paper on the Earned Income Tax Credit, and how shoddy statistics can help make mediocre policies look like panaceas. Show Notes: Myths of the EITC paper Madinah's Plan for Working Families Family Fun Pack

News Journal reporter Karl Baker joins Rob in the virtual bunker in a content-packed episode where they talk about Karl's reporting on Coronavirus, the protest in Wilmington on Saturday, and Delaware's latest greatest public-private partnership. Subscribe to the News Journal. Show Notes: Karl's coverage of the N95 mask shipments The Great Transit Hub Heist

Rob gives his experience from the protest in Wilmington on May 30th, and reflects on where these uprisings fit into the larger context.

News Journal health reporter Meredith Newman joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about her path to Delaware journalism, the experience of reporting on the Coronavirus crisis across the state, and what it's like to be able to talk one on one with John Carney. Subscribe to the News Journal. Show Notes: News Journal Vaughn report Meredith's coverage of the beach protests

Author Nicole Aschoff joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the new power dynamics and economic conditions created by the rise of smartphones, big data, and tech giants. Show Notes: Buy the book

32BJ SEIU Mid-Atlantic District Director Daisy Cruz joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how the pandemic has been affecting low-wage workers and what demands the SEIU is making to ensure that all workers are safe and properly paid. Show Notes: Daisy's op-ed Living wage calculator for New Castle County

Economist Andrew Cassey and local business owner Alex Sianni join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the practical effects of the pandemic-driven depression, and how the responses have been completely insufficient to the scale of the problem. Show Notes: April jobs report CARES Act Profile on Alex and De La Coeur (written by podcast regular Jordan Howell)

News Journal education reporter Natalia Alamdari joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk to talk about education policy, the organizing of the Delaware News Guild, and her reporting on the Joe Biden case from a local angle. Show Notes: Subscribe to the News Journal Follow the Delaware News Guild Natalia's reporting on Biden Tell Gannett to protect its local journalists

State Representative David Bentz joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his path from legislative aide to legislator, the benefits and downsides of incrementalism, and how state legislators are trying to respond to the Coronavirus crisis. Show Notes: The Kowalko Episode Vote by Mail bill Latest update on Coronavirus in the prisons Bentz's insulin bill Coronavirus updates

Karl the Producer, Producer Emeritus Margaret Hu, and PDD President Jordyn Pusey join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the state of the national Democratic Party, the #MeToo movement, and some controversy in local labor politics. Show Notes: Reading from intro AOC article Donate to local progressives Latest allegations against Joe Biden Jimmy's bad posts PDD's statement

Delaware Secretary of Labor Cerron Cade joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his journey into Delaware politics, the uses and problems of corporate welfare, and how the Department of Labor is responding to the Coronavirus pandemic. Show Notes: Delaware Unemployment Info Fifty state strategy Donate $5 to Shahid Buttar

Housing activists Shyanne Miller and Ann Aviles join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the long-running issue of housing in Wilmington, and how the HOMES (Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, Equity, Stability) Campaign is trying to organize people to find solutions. Show Notes: Previous housing episode with Shyanne Ann's op-ed on the blight bill HOMES Campaign FB

Jason Scott of Delaware Liberal joins Rob in the bunker to talk about some brief updates on the Coronavirus situation, some war stories of the Delaware Way, and why Rob has been cancelled again. Show Notes: Stay updated on the Coronavirus Delaware Liberal The offending tweet

Former senate candidate and community organizer Kerri Evelyn Harris joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about their critiques of the Bernie campaign, the latest allegations against Joe Biden, and what the near-term future of progressive organizing should look like. Show Notes: More on Leonard Peltier Katie Halper's interview with Tara Reade Kerri's new website

State Senator Anthony Delcollo joins Rob in the bunker to talk about their similar upbringings, their differing views on education funding, and what it means to be a Republican in the state of Delaware. Music: Delaware is Burning - 2DCAT Show Notes: Amazon corporate welfare info Legislature live-streaming bill National popular vote Some of the Delaware Republican scandals

Dana and Adam from Food Not Bombs Wilmington virtually join Rob in bunker to talk about the direct action they're taking to help the community during the Coronavirus crisis. Show Notes: Contact Food Not Bombs: fnbwilmington@gmail.com Donate to Food Not Bombs Wilmington 1968 project

State senate candidate Marie Pinkney joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her background in social work, the basics of her state senate campaign, and the need to get actual ordinary people involved in politics. Music: Delaware is Burning - 2DCAT Show Notes: Marie's website Donate to Marie One of many things Marie's opponent did

Activist and Puerto Rico/Eastside resident Maria Beauchamp joins Rob in the bunker to talk about Puerto Rico, the corrupt figure that connects Puerto Rico and Delaware, and the deeper political ideology that also connects the two. Music: Delaware is Burning - 2DCAT Show Notes: Interview from San Juan Julia Keleher and her indictment Sarah Gamard's Delaware Way article Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana

Reproductive justice activist and local Ireland expert Nick Beard joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the latest Irish election, how the culture around abortion has changed in Ireland, and what the future holds here in America. Music: Delaware is Burning - 2DCAT Show Notes: Burned : The Inside Story of the 'Cash-for-Ash' Scandal Jacobin on Sinn Féin The case that set of Ireland's abortion refere...

ACLU lawyer and Department of Education whistleblower Dwayne Bensing joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his upbringing in Arkansas, how he became a whistleblower in the DeVos Department of Education, and the details of the ACLU education lawsuit against Delaware. Music: Delaware is Burning - 2DCAT Show Notes: Delaware News Guild Dwayne's whistleblowing story Updates on the ACLU education case

Former County Council candidate and current PDD president Jordyn Pusey joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her experience in the nitty-gritty of local politics, what PDD can work on in the future, and how Yahim is officially free! Music: Delaware is Burning - 2DCAT Show Notes: PDD website Amazon warehouse More information on Yahim

The bunker heads to Wilmington Brew Works to attend Coby Owens's birthday fundraiser and talk to WFP Pennsylvania Organizing Director Nicholas O'Rourke , Philadelphia At-Large Councilwoman Kendra Brooks , potential Wilmington resident Josh Whittaker , and State Representative candidate Larry Lambert . Show Notes: Donate to Coby Donate to Larry More about Kendra and Nicholas More about the Amazon d...

US Senate candidate Jessica Scarane joins Rob in the bunker to talk about why she is running against Chris Coons, the base values that we should have as a society, and why we probably shouldn't let billionaires run everything. Show Notes: Jess's Website Donate to Jess Make sure you're a registered Democrat