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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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61:42

E334 - Who's On the Team? (w/Syl Woolford)

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2025/02/21

Local historian Syl Woolford joins Rob in the bunker to talk about some of the latest news around Donald Trump and Elon Musk before telling the story of Delaware's 1922 US House Election and the role played by the African American community and an anti-lynching bill.Show Notes:DelDems roll over for MuskFirst part of Wilmington Federation of Teachers pieceStorm the Fort trailer

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54:36

E333 - Babbitt Syndrome (w/The Crew)

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2025/02/14

Recorded on the same day as our first episode in the renovated bunker, Bill and Karl join Rob to talk about the first days of the Trump administration, more about the port and our former governor, and an upcoming podcast on the Knights of Labor.Show Notes:Bethany at the Trump inaugurationFollow Storm the Fort on Blueskyphiladelphiaeagles.com

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60:00

E332 - Ring The Bell (w/Riley Figliola, Madinah...

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2025/02/07

State senate candidate Riley Figliola and regular guest Madinah Wilson-Anton join Rob in the bunker to talk about the Delaware Way (and its new official bell), and how it affects the upcoming special election and the Port of Wilmington.Show Notes:Riley's website

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8:48

BONUS - Senate District 1 News Bulletin

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2025/02/06

Where does Dan Cruce live?

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80:54

E331 - The New Bunker Special (w/Shané Darby, Patrick...

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2025/01/31

To break in a newly-renovated bunker, we are joined by multiple different guests this week: Councilwoman Shané Darby talks about the latest police shooting in Wilmington and how we can demand accountability, Rev. Patrick Burke speaks about the chaos of the early Trump administration, community activist Lakeisha Nix talks about NOCAP Delaware, and State Senate Candidate Riley Figliola talks about how she got involved in politics and why she's running for SD1.Show Notes:More on the police

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52:48

E330 - No Cap at Gallucios (w/Joe Connor, Kristina...

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2025/01/24

Joe Connor joins Rob in the back room of Gallucios to talk about the first few days of the Meyer and Trump administrations, the importance or lack thereof of attacking Bud Freel, and what we're in store for over the next four years. Plus, a message from the new campaign: Neighbors Organized for Credibility and Accountability in Policing.Show Notes:NOCAP Social Media

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37:02

E329 - The Bowels of Legislative Hall (w/Laura...

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/01/17

With the studio under construction, the bunker is on the road. This week, Rob joins Senator Laura Sturgeon and Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton in legislative hall to talk about the first week of the legislature and what they're looking forward to in the upcoming session.Show Notes:Delaware legislative site

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63:34

E328 - Madam Governor and Mayor Markell (w/The Crew)

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2025/01/10

Bill and Karl join Rob in the bunker to talk about our new governor, our new mayor, and a variety of other local and national news stories that have been ringing in the new year in 2025.Show Notes:Bethany Hall-Long swearing inGovernor/Mayor Carney reflects

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66:38

E327 - Wholesome Capital (w/George Frankel)

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2025/01/03

SD1 and NCC Pres candidate George Frankel joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his experience running for both a real election and the Democrat's special selection process, and where they may agree and disagree.Show Notes:Spotlight Delaware coverage

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69:30

E326 - Life of the Party (w/Rae Krantz, Len Damico,...

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2024/12/27

Various registered Democrats in the 1st Senate District join Rob in the bunker to talk about the latest Democratic Party selection process for the open state senate seats, and what the alternative is.Show Notes:Rae's previous essaySpotlight Delaware coverage

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48:30

E325 - A Shrinking City (w/Kim Eppehimer)

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2024/12/20

Friendship House Executive Director Kim Eppehimer joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the work they're doing among people experiencing homelessness and how that work is running up against the ongoing transformation of the city of Wilmington, as well as the work of the New Castle County Police Accountability Board.Show Notes:Donate to Friendship HousePolice Accountability Board

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73:20

E324 - Beloved Community (w/Patrick Burke)

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2024/12/13

Rev. Patrick Burke, Rector of the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his path from the corporate world to the church, the role of faith in grassroots organizing, and the challenges that SsAM has been facing from the city of Wilmington around the issue of homelessness.Show Notes:Why a Wilmington church, 250 others, accuse city police of 'harassment and intimidation'

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41:42

E323 - Arrest The Promoters (w/Jess Scarane, Everett...

Highlands Bunker ·

2024/12/06

The crew joins Rob in the bunker to talk briefly talk about some of the results of the 2024 election now that. month has passed. Bonus episode coming later this week at https://www.patreon.com/TheHighlandsBunker

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49:30

E322 FULL - A Very Woke Thanksgiving (w/Dael Norwood)

Highlands Bunker ·

2024/12/05

Unlocked for this week: Historian Dael Norwood joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about a Thomas Nast's 1869 "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner" comic and what it means about for what America could have been and then what it actually became.Show Notes:Rob's thread on the homeless sweepRichard White EpisodeThe racist Thanksgiving cartoonFreedom and Slavery at Delaware College: A Student Research Symposium

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E322 PREVIEW - A Very Woke Thanksgiving (w/Dael Norwood)

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2024/11/29

Historian Dael Norwood joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about a Thomas Nast's 1869 "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner" comic and what it means about for what America could have been and then what it actually became.See the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/TheHighlandsBunker

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69:54

E321 - The Opioid Slush Fund (w/Nick Stonesifer)

Highlands Bunker ·

2024/11/22

Spotlight Delaware Report Nick Stonesifer joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his reporting on the Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission and how it was mismanaged.Show Notes:Delaware’s opioid fund differs from any other stateOpioid grants mostly funded prevention, but also raised questions

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70:00

E320 - Save AI High School (w/Tizzy Lockman, Dylan...

Highlands Bunker ·

2024/11/15

After being one of the comprehensive public high schools in the country, AI DuPont High School has seen a massive enrollment decline and is under threat from a variety of sources. Our panel of AI alums join Rob in the bunker to talk about their former school and what needs to be done to save it.Show Notes:Wilmington PD pressed city to cancel police accountability rallyNovember 20th Red Clay School Board MeetingFriends of AI Interest FormAI Taskforce Summary and RecommendationsRedding Consortium

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E319 - Election Preview (w/Madinah Wilson-Anton,...

Highlands Bunker ·

2024/11/08

We recorded on election night, but you're going to have to pay to hear more. Full episode coming later this morning. https://www.patreon.com/TheHighlandsBunker

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60:44

E318 - Sounds Like a Taskforce (w/Tanya Whittle)

Highlands Bunker ·

2024/11/01

ATTENTION loyal podcast listeners! Dr. Tanya Whittle has joined Rob IN THE BUNKER and we need your help to make sure that EVERYONE hears about her work on the New Castle County Police Accountability Board!!! All listens are 8X MATCHED (1 listen = 8 listens), so can we count on YOU today??HBP Stop2QuitShow Notes:New Castle County Police Accountability FormNovember 1st Project Return event

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62:04

E317 - A Little Bean-Heavy (w/Rocky and Madinah)

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2024/10/25

Regular guest Madinah Wilson-Anton and her uncle long-time comedian Rocky Wilson join Rob in the bunker to talk about stand-up comedy: how they got into it, how it's changed, and the best ways to do bits.Show Notes:For Lack of a Better WordStand Up For MadinahMadinah Comedy Info

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