Highlands Bunker

Another double header episode. First, D Marque Hall and Ryan Nowaczyk join Rob to talk about the Fines and Fees bill and the movement to decriminalize poverty. Then, state senate candidate Kyra Hoffner joins Rob to talk about why she's running for office against a long-time incumbent. Show Notes: Network Delaware Fines and Fees campaign Senate Bill 39 The rest of the audio from part 1 Kyra Hoffner...

Dr Yasser Payne joins Rob in the bunker to talk about Participatory Action Research, and how he has been using it on the streets of Wilmington to push for Show Notes: WEB DuBois's Philadelphia Negro Cuban Literacy Brigade The People's Report Mixtape Dr Payne's TEDx Talk Faces at the Bottom of the Well The People's Report

County Executive Matt Meyer joins Rob in the bunker to talk about to talk about housing and homelessness, the challenges of running against an incumbent, and some of the controversy around the Delaware Board of Trade. Show Notes: Matt Meyer's campaign site Some background on the DBOT Info on Meyer being sued

For our 52nd episode, Wilmington Metropolitan Urban League president and former mayoral candidate Eugene Young joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his background, the lessons everyone needs to learn, and the difficulties of Delaware politics. Show Notes: Black Jacobins Network Delaware Revolutions Podcast

Come rally for Justice for Yahim February 2nd - 3:00pm Pete's Pizza - 2625 N Market St, Wilmington, DE Show Notes: Background on Yahim's case Previous episode talking about the case

Local gonzo journalist and podcast host Rob Vanella joins Karl in the bunker to talk about his background in Wilmington, the experience of being a leftist working in the banking industry, and how he got involved in local progressive politics. Show Notes The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved

State House candidate Stephanie Barry joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Three Little Bakers, the various ways in which Mike Ramone uses his office for his personal agenda, and what the Delaware GOP actually stands for. Show Notes: Elect Stephanie Barry Donate Stephanie Barry

Now that the conflict with Iran has died down a bit, Karl the Producer and RE Vanella look back at Soleimani, the US's relation with Iran, and the broader military industrial complex and how we got to this point. Show Notes: 2013 article on Soleimani Iran Flight 655 Gen. McChrystal video

Wilmington Firefighters Association union president Joseph Leonetti Jr. joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the firefighters' negotiations with the city of Wilmington and friend of the podcast Mike Purzycki, and their efforts to fight back against local austerity. Show Notes: Overview of the issues being negotiated Latest update on the Gilpin Fire Station IAFF Local 1590 FB Page

Network Delaware organizer Branden Fletcher joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his work in the Rt 9 corridor, the shooting of Yahim Harris, and why it is important to elect Bernie Sanders president. Show Notes: Petition with more info on Yahim Harris Help out with Network Delaware Donate to Bernard

On New Years Eve 2019, RE Vanella looks forward at the year ahead and talks about how you can write letters to Chelsea Manning, one of America's most prominent political prisoners. Show Notes: Letter-writing steps Background on Chelsea Manning

A group of organizers, gathered by Erika Gutierrez, join RE Vanella in the bunker to highlight some of the non-electoral organizing that is going on across the state, from student art to helping the homeless. Show Notes: The new Route 9 credit union Fouryouth Productions (website in process) Fouryouth Productions FB Hope for Humanity Instagram

On the night of the Labour loss in Britain, RE Vanella and Karl the Producer try to talk about anything else: including a new poll that shows Chris Coons in trouble, the Afghanistan papers and the military industrial complex, and an update on some local campaigns. Show Notes: The Chris Coons poll Ro Khanna on the defense budget Stanley McChrystal in Wilmington John Bercow on Jeremy Corbyn

Freelance writer and former Splinter news editor Paul Blest joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the GOP's favorite Democrat, how the news frames political issues to favor the center, and what the future has in store for progressive candidates and progressive media. Show Notes: Jess interview on WDEL Paul's piece on Jess Full Chomsky interview Chris Coons sympathizes with Kavanaugh pt 1 Ch...

Author and Current Affairs editor Nathan J Robinson joins RE Vanella from New Orleans to talk about definitions of socialism, what actual socialist institutions look like, and his experience in building a left-wing media publication in Current Affairs. Show Notes: How to Build Socialist Institutions essay Buy the book Ownership & Control Essay Nathan J Robinson memoir Q&A With a Conservative Stude...

Super-producer emeritus Margaret Hu rejoins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her experience as a child of immigrants, how she ended up in Delaware activism, and how the city of Wilmington comes across to a newcomer.

Community organizer and city council candidate Shané Darby joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her experiences in community organizing, depression, and the lessons we can learn from African history and Caribbean solidarity. Show Notes: Shané's city council website Donate to Shané

RE Vanella heads to Jessica Scarane for Senate HQ on launch day to talk with the campaign team, the volunteers, and the candidate herself. All of the organizing we've been talking about for the last year, all the infrastructure that is being built up, this is what it looks like in action. Show Notes: Jess's Website Donate to Jess Volunteer for Jess

State Representative Paul Baumbach joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about how he got into politics, some of the issues that he has worked on in his career in Dover, and the parts of Delaware politics that need to change.

Senator Chris Coons (D-Highlands) believes that Americans shouldn't protest in certain ways. Professor Harvey J Kaye joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the proud American tradition of radicalism, and why real change will mean not playing by the rules that people like Coons put in place. Show Notes: Chris Coons getting angry about booing Buy the book

News Journal reporter Karl Baker and returning champion Jordan Howell join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the shady practices of Delaware corporations, how this connects to Rudy Giuliani and his goons, and some of the funny LLC names registered in Delaware. Show Notes: Subscribe to the News Journal

A show update about the work Rob has been doing outside the bunker, new artwork and content, an update on Lula, and how you can donate just a bit of money to make hundreds of Highlands residents very angry. Show Notes: Rob on Jakim Mohammad's Show

We have a double header! First, state rep candidate Larry Lambert joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his race and roots in the 7th district. Then, Alexandra Rojas , director of Justice Democrats, joins to talk about her background in activism and how Justice Democrats got started. Show Notes: More info on Larry Donate to Larry More info on Justice Democrats

Karl the producer joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his research into poverty in the suburbs, and how it has been affecting Delaware specifically. An episode for the wonks. Show Notes: Karl's thread on suburban poverty in Delaware Karl's essay on nationwide suburban poverty Carbon emissions map Ferguson fines and fees

It's a debate episode! Fellow content producer Sam Barry joins RE Vanella in the bunker, moderated by returning champion Coby Owens, to talk about social media, leftist organizing, and the correct way to go about making change in Delaware. Show Notes: The tweet that caused all this Whip Count podcast Donate to Stephanie Barry