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Highlands Bunker

Part-time activist hoping to build and deepen solidarity in the local leftist community. Discussion will be focused on local politics, culture and more.

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87:05

E220 - Top 10 Private School Athletes Who Shop at...

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/12/16

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

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64:32

E219 - British Marxist Historians (w/Harvey J Kaye)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/12/09

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 HistoriansA House Divided

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72:26

E218 - People Not Probation (w/Haneef Salaam, Madinah...

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/12/02

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 billPeople Not Probation

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55:12

E217 - Poking the Bear (w/Jose Matthews, Jordan Howell)

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2022/11/25

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 NotesJordan's Call piece on the RealtorsOriginal article about the lead testingMore on the public town hall

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68:36

E216 - Death by 1000 Cuts (w/Jordyn Pusey, Jess Scarane)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/11/18

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 ReportRory Dames accusationsOoh ah, up the Ra

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57:26

E215 - Election Wrap-Up, Again

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/11/11

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 minutesElection ResultsDelaware Call Fundraiser

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66:30

E214 - Elder Millennials (w/ Terrell Williams)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/11/04

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 websiteDonate to TerrellDebunking vote by mail mythsFull Bernie video

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50:20

E213 - Operation "Safe" Streets (w/ Sharee Congo,...

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/10/28

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

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74:46

E212 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 16: What Did We Learn?

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/10/21

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 coverageKarl Baker's Delaware Call pieceACLU ReportDelaware Call Fundraiser

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46:42

E211 - La Izquierda Es Mejor (w/ Maria Beauchamp)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/10/14

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

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50:15

E210 - Nope By Mail (w/ Mike Brickner)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/10/11

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 billCall article on vote by mail concernsCall article on the lawsuitSupreme Court decisionEarly Voting information

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75:08

E209 - Battling the Prince (w/ Claire Snyder-Hall)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/10/07

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

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55:21

E208 - Mr Chesapeake Utilities (w/ Greg Layton)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/09/30

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 CallGreg's previous episode

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73:54

E207 - Primary Wrap-Up

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/09/23

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 resultsJoin the Delaware Working Families PartyPrimary Election Results

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44:46

E206 - First State Abortion Fund (w/ Kori Beaman)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/09/16

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 FundACLU PollingAbortion Hotline Announcement

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75:32

E204 - Building a Cadre (w/Jason Myles)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/09/02

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 podcastTIR Video EssaysRemembering Woodstock '99

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48:23

E203 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 15: A Botched Robbery

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/09/01

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

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52:05

E202 - The Beat Went On (w/Steven Leech)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/08/26

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

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53:45

E201 - Counter-Grievance (w/Jordyn Pusey)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/08/19

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

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91:45

E200 - I've Looked the Devil in the Eyes (w/Jerry...

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/08/12

Soon-to-be-former News Journal Visual Journalist Jerry Habraken joins Rob in the bunker in an episode from the archives where they talk about his background, some fun stories from his past, the rules of cricket, and what Wilmington looks like to an outsider.Show Notes:Jerry's work on Delaware Online

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