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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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43:55

E113 - Three Great Men (w/Paul Blest)

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2021/02/12

Writer and Delaware native Paul Blest joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about Jeff Bezos and the Amazon union effort and the John Carney State of the State. Then, a history lesson about the quintessential 19th century Delaware man: John M Clayton.Show Notes:Paul's article about Jeff BezosCarney's State of the StateJohn M Clayton and the Search for Order

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62:31

E112 - A Rooseveltian Presidency (w/Harvey J Kaye)

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2021/02/05

Professor Harvey J Kaye joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the first days of the Biden presidency and how they compare to his promise of a FDR-Size Presidency vs a continuation of the Obama administration.Show Notes:Speech from introOriginal article about a FDR-sized presidencyLet America be America Again

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40:29

E111 - What's Next For the Call? (w/Jess Scarane,...

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2021/02/01

Former senate candidate Jess Scarane, organizer extraordinaire Tyeisha Grier, and Delaware Call editor Jordan Howell join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the upcoming plans for the Delaware Call and how they tie in to a broader movement in Delaware politics.Show Notes:The Delaware CallSubmit an article pitchDonate to the Call

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67:27

E110 - After Hours (w/Jess Scarane, Tyeisha Grier,...

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2021/01/29

Former senate candidate Jess Scarane, organizer extraordinaire Tyeisha Grier, and Delaware Call editor Jordan Howell join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about Henry Ford, Delaware history, the GameStop situation, the history of markets, and some conflicting thoughts on the Biden inauguration.Show Notes:Some historyGameStop explainerFreedom From the MarketLeo Strine's corporate governance paperThe Republic for Which It Stands

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45:16

E109 - Print More Money (w/Nia Cola)

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2021/01/22

Economist Nia Cola joins Rob in the virtual bunker to revisit Modern Monetary Theory, how it may affect the form that the new COVID relief package will take, and how MMT can be used in a more liberatory way.Show Notes:Previous MMT episodeBiden's COVID relief packageNia's YouTube channelSuperstructure PodcastMoney on the Left

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63:59

E108 - Capriotti's For Everybody (w/Dave Weigel)

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2021/01/20

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 riotsRick Perlstein on the Nixon pardon

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65:57

E107 - The Weed Episode (w/Zoë Patchell)

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2021/01/15

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 CANCarl Sagan Mr. X essay2019 legal marijuana billFind your elected officials' contact info

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61:39

E106 - Minimum Viable Product (w/Steve Tanzer)

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2021/01/12

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 EpisodeMo' Better DemocratsThe Andria Bennett drama

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55:35

E105 - A Unique Opportunity (w/Sarah McBride)

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2021/01/08

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 CutObama's Lost Army

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61:03

E104 - Citizens' Victory (w/Maria Beauchamp)

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2021/01/01

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 LeftLatest Puerto Rican election resultsErika's piece in the Delaware Call

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53:17

E103 - A Comprehensive Plan (w/Jordyn Pusey, Rich Hall)

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2020/12/25

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 informationGet involved with NCC2050Get a Planning 101 Certificate

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49:11

E102 - The Waves of American Poverty (w/Phil Wilson)

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2020/12/18

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 PovertyThe Rise of Suburban Poverty

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73:18

E101 - QAnon Barbie (w/Jacqueline Bryk)

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2020/12/15

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 EvilJax's websiteJax's LinktreeUsing your ego for good

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61:43

E100 - A Happy Monster Born (w/Bert Moniz)

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2020/12/11

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 EquipmentWelding SkillsDelaware Call

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67:13

E99 - No Permanent Friends, No Permanent Enemies...

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/12/04

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 reformKathy Jennings episodeCincinnati police reformNew citizen police review board

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58:25

E98 - I Know It's Good (w/Madinah Wilson-Anton,...

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2020/11/27

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.

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53:01

E97 - Building Back Better (w/Matt Meyer)

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2020/11/20

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 shortageErik Raser-Schramm stepping downThe Deficit MythA winning website

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49:09

E96 - Angry Jesus (w/David Griscom)

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2020/11/16

Writer and TMBS Producer David Griscom joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the structural problems inour modern economy, and the need forShow Notes:Amazon workplace injury issuesCalifornia's Prop. 22Wilmington housing meeting situationVienna's public housingQuick Takes with David Griscom

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70:17

E95 - Learn The Lesson (w/Atnre Alleyne)

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2020/11/13

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:DelawareCANTeensharpMike Matthews situationSarah Fulton situation

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60:37

E94 - Viral #HugACop Energy (w/Vasu Jayanthi, Tyeisha...

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2020/11/06

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 resultsKarl's piece on Laura Sturgeon's and Madinah Wilson-Anton's campaigns#HugACopHunter S Thompson Documentary

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