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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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60:51

E199 - Financial Tyrants (w/Haneef Salaam)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/08/05

Southbridge Civic Association Vice President Haneef Salaam joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how a community-supported development process was blocked by the city of Wilmington, and what that might mean for their broader goals to remake the city in BPG's image.See you Monday at noon.Show Notes:Amanda Fries's article on the processTrouble at the Christina Landing townhomesFour Keys to Success

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64:53

E198 - A Bigger Community (w/Colleen Davis)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/07/29

State Treasurer Colleen Davis joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how a path through health care brought her into politics, what the role of the Treasurer entails, and what someone in that position can and can't do.Show Notes:Colleen Davis's campaign websiteTreasurer's websitePatriotic Millionaires

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49:43

E197 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 14: The Senate Acts

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/07/26

The Kathy fight moves across the green to Legislative Hall as the State Senate considers a resolution to remove Kathy McGuiness from office. We walk through the play by play before talking about what might be next in the legislative process.Show Notes:Pete's statementThe DOJ responds

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52:21

E196 - That's Solidarity (w/Shané Darby)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/07/22

Councilwoman Shané Darby joins Rob in the bunker to talk about why she's primarying Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha and what she wants to accomplish once she's in the State House.Show Notes:Shané's siteDonate to ShanéShané's story in the News JournalNnamdi Town Hall

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64:17

E195 - Back to the Community (w/James Taylor)

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2022/07/15

State House candidate James Taylor joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how his background in Wilmington led him to Berklee and back again, why he's running for office, and what needs to be done to fix Delaware government.Show Notes:James's siteDonate to JamesPascal Robert articleGulftainer update

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77:27

E194 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 13: Dover is Decadent and...

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/07/08

The trial of the century has (mostly) wrapped up. Rob and Bill walk through the charges, the reactions, and what happens next. Then, we recap the last two days leading up to the verdict, and the various goofs and gags that ensued.Show Notes:John Carney's statementGeneral Assembly statementDonate to WFP CandidatesVolunteer for WFP Candidates

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76:49

E193 - Leg Hall Lament (w/Madinah Wilson-Anton)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/07/01

State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how the last few weeks of the legislative session has gone, giving a deeper look into how several progressive priorities (and some corporate priorities) have failed. We then talk about how it might be possible to make real progressive change.Show Notes:Coverage of the Admin CommitteeDonate to MadinahNnamdi Town HallSign up for the Working Families Party

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39:09

E192 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 12: I Just Want My Receipt

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/30

In a miraculous turn of events, the trial of the century is now running ahead of schedule. The defense rests, but not before bashing MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson a few more times and trying to determine what Kathy knew and when she knew it. Ahead of closing arguments and a potential verdict, Rob and Bill discuss the their thoughts on the case so far.

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57:19

E191 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 11: Hot Sheets

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/29

The state finally rested its case today after calling a few more witnesses. After trying to get the whole case thrown out again, the defense begins with its slate of hardcore Kathy-heads and their favorite person: former Pennsylvania auditor Eugene DePasquale. Also, more phone calls from MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson.

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50:10

E190 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 10: Put Your Hands Up

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/28

Week 3 of the Kathy trial has begun. After we learn a little bit about court procedure, the state's witnesses continue with more insight on the Lovecraftian nightmare that makes up the Office of the Auditor of Accounts. Then, Hall of Famer and DOJ Investigator Frank Robinson comes to the stand to discuss his many phone calls with Kathy whistleblowers.

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26:57

E189 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 9: The Temporary Downfall of...

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/27

As the Kathy McGuiness trial ended its second week, Kathy's hyper-paranoid office shenanigans are explored by even more witnesses. Also, is Judge Carpenter finally tamping down on the razzle dazzle?

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52:43

E188 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 8: National Lampoon's Van Horn

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/24

More witnesses on Day 6 of the Kathy McGuiness trial: more haters, more p-cards, and more hostile workplace environments. We also learn more about the man, the myth, the legend: Thomas Van Horn.

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49:54

E187 - The Perfect Attitude (w/Sophie Phillips)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/24

RD18 Candidate Sophie Phillips joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how her background led her to get involved in environmental justice advocacy, her tenure as Miss Delaware, and what her priorities will be as a state legislator.Show Notes:Sophie's websiteDonate to Sophie's campaignVolunteer for Sophie

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32:23

E186 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 7: Filibusters and Frown Lines

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/23

On Day 5 of the Kathy trial, we hear from the infamous but largely innocent My Campaign Group, as well as Kathy's infamous but largely innocent daughter. Also, why it's hard to prosecute for a crime when everyone's doing it.

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72:19

E185 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 6: Facebook Wars

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/22

This is the time of fake friends. As the Kathy McGuiness trial enters its second week, we begin to hear from former (and current) employees about how Kathy treats people who speak out against her. Also, how a oppo-driven trek across the state indirectly led to witness intimidation charges.

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49:51

E184 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 5: Staffing Kathy

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/19

As the first week of the trial came to a close, we got to take a closer look into what it was like working inside the Office of the Auditor of Accounts, especially if you're her daughter or a friend of her daughter. We then talk about the end of a depressing week in another part of Dover.

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62:25

E183 - Throw Them in the Trash (w/Shyanne Miller)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/17

Housing activist Shyanne Miller joins Rob in the bunker to talk about some of the latest bills to make housing worse, how the city handled the evictions on Adams St, and what is still left to be done in this legislative session.Show Notes:SB 311 - Property BundlingWater shutoff voteContact your legislature about the eminent domain bill

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52:59

E182 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 4: Your Daily Dover Update

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/16

As the Kathy McGuiness trial continues on, we expand our scope to all of Dover. We discuss if it's normal to request the inboxes of dozens of former employees and walk through how house leadership holds up some bills while letting others sail through.Show Notes:Tell your legislators to vote no on HB458

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39:11

E181 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 3: They Witnessed, She Did

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/15

After a false start in Wilmington, the Kathy McGuiness Trial has resumed in Dover. Join us through a Thompson-esque journey through employee categorization, document management, and the ol Steve Wood razzle dazzle.

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76:21

E180 - Kids Who Die (w/Traci Murphy)

Highlands Bunker ·

2022/06/10

Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence Executive Director Traci Murphy joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the recent slate of mass shootings, the different solutions needed for different types of gun violence, and what is being worked on in Delaware right now.Show Notes:Delaware Coalition Against Gun ViolenceBrandywine BuzzLeadership's announcement on gun billsMore on Camden's example

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