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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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E60 - Alienation and Apathy (w/Anthony Delcollo)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/03/27

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 - 2DCATShow Notes:Amazon corporate welfare infoLegislature live-streaming billNational popular voteSome of the Delaware Republican scandals

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53:01

BONUS EPISODE - Community Care

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2020/03/25

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.comDonate to Food Not BombsWilmington 1968 project

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60:36

E59 - Toughen Up (w/Marie Pinkney)

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2020/03/20

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 - 2DCATShow Notes:Marie's website Donate to Marie One of many things Marie's opponent did

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65:42

BONUS EPISODE - Armas Del Conocimiento (w/Maria...

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2020/03/18

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 - 2DCATShow Notes:Interview from San JuanJulia Keleher and her indictmentSarah Gamard's Delaware Way articleMovimiento Victoria Ciudadana

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36:31

BONUS EPISODE - Tiocfaidh ár lá (w/Nick Beard)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/03/18

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 - 2DCATShow Notes:Burned : The Inside Story of the 'Cash-for-Ash' ScandalJacobin on Sinn FéinThe case that set of Ireland's abortion referendumThe Louisiana abortion Supreme Court case

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60:09

Outside the Line (w/Dwayne Bensing)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/03/13

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 - 2DCATShow Notes:Delaware News GuildDwayne's whistleblowing storyUpdates on the ACLU education case

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61:32

E57 - Coalition of Cowards (w/Jordyn Pusey)

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2020/03/05

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 - 2DCATShow Notes:PDD websiteAmazon warehouseMore information on Yahim

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25:49

BONUS EPISODE - Coby's Birthday Bash

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2020/03/02

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 CobyDonate to LarryMore about Kendra and NicholasMore about the Amazon debacle

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78:07

E56 - The Scarane Train (w/Jess Scarane)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/02/28

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 WebsiteDonate to JessMake sure you're a registered Democrat

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101:15

E55 - SB39 and SD14

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/02/21

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 campaignSenate Bill 39The rest of the audio from part 1Kyra Hoffner's siteDonate to Kyra

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79:37

E54 - Street PAR (w/Dr Yasser Payne)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/02/13

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 forShow Notes:WEB DuBois's Philadelphia NegroCuban Literacy BrigadeThe People's Report MixtapeDr Payne's TEDx TalkFaces at the Bottom of the WellThe People's Report

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66:37

E53 - Misusing the Rat (w/Matt Meyer)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/02/07

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 siteSome background on the DBOTInfo on Meyer being sued

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119:27

E52 - One Year Special (w/Eugene Young)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/01/31

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 JacobinsNetwork DelawareRevolutions Podcast

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13:43

BONUS EPISODE - Update on Yahim Harris

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/01/30

Come rally for Justice for YahimFebruary 2nd - 3:00pmPete's Pizza - 2625 N Market St, Wilmington, DEShow Notes:Background on Yahim's casePrevious episode talking about the case

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E51 - It’s Not Accurate, It’s Just True (w/Rob Vanella)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/01/24

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 NotesThe Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved

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E50 - A Good Struggle (w/Stephanie Barry)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/01/17

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 BarryDonate Stephanie Barry

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43:25

BONUS EPISODE - No War With Iran

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2020/01/13

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 SoleimaniIran Flight 655Gen. McChrystal video

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29:03

E49 - Squeezed for Every Nickel (w/Joe Leonetti)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/01/10

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 negotiatedLatest update on the Gilpin Fire StationIAFF Local 1590 FB Page

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65:20

E48 - All I Said Was Vote (w/Branden Fletcher)

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/01/03

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 HarrisHelp out with Network DelawareDonate to Bernard

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BONUS EPISODE - Make The World Over Again

Highlands Bunker ·

2020/01/02

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

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