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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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33:14

E386 - The Nudge Governor (w/ The Crew)

Highlands Bunker ·

2026/03/06

Taking a bit of a break from the homelessness series, we have a crew episode where we finally cancel Senator Eric Buckson and then dive back into Delaware history, talking about the parallels between Jack Markell and Matt Meyer as well as how the weird antisemitism against them came to be.Show Notes:Subscribe on PatreonBefore the Riots

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66:40

E385 - Out of Compassion and Spite (w/ Patrick Burke,...

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2026/02/27

This is our second part in a series about the homelessness crisis in Wilmington, recorded over the course of the winter storm in late January and early February. In this episode, we move from Christina Park to Saints Andrew and Matthew (SSAM) Episcopal Church, which has served as another one of the front lines for dealing with homelessness in the city.We speak again to Patrick Burke, rector at SSAM, as well as Brenna, Dawn, and Jax of Food Not Bombs who have been helping staff the kitchens. We

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61:56

E384 - The New Skid Row (w/ Steve Metraux, Patrick...

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2026/02/20

This is our first part in a series about the homelessness crisis in Wilmington, recorded over the course of the winter storm in late January and early February. In this episode, we head to Christina Park and speak to Professor Steve Metraux and Rev. Patrick Burke of SSAM, and then hear from Friendship House Executive Director Kim Eppehimer about what their plans are for the temporary shelter there.Show Notes:Delaware, we have to fix Wilmington's new Skid Row

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53:58

E383 - Tide Shift Justice (w/ Meryem Dede)

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2026/02/13

Tide Shift Justice executive director Meryem Dede joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her background as a public defender and how that got her involved in the advocacy she is working on how advancing fines and fees reform among broader criminal justice reform.Show Notes:Injuries reported during violent crackdown at Georgetown prisonWho’s behind Leave Delaware?The Reform Room: Talking Criminal Justice with Governor Meyer

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67:26

E382 - But They're Democrats! (w/ Chancery Daily,...

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2026/02/06

Chancery Daily and local historian Dael Norwood join Rob in the bunker to talk about what the near-future might hold for Delaware corporate law updates and how that interacts with the largesse of the General Assembly.Show Notes:What Rough Beach Slouches Towards Dover?Elon Musk called on corporations to ditch Delaware. They didn't listen.What makes the Delaware Court of Chancery unique

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32:08

E381 - Become a Patron (w/ The Crew)

Highlands Bunker ·

2026/01/30

In a twist on the normal formula, we have a full 70+ minute episode with Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton as a bonus episode this week, and a quicker episode with the crew as our main episode. In this episode, Bill and Karl talk with Rob about the violence and occupation in Minneapolis over the last several weeks.

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60:58

E380 - A Better Chris (w/ Christopher Beardsley)

Highlands Bunker ·

2026/01/23

US Senate candidate and Chris Coons challenger Christopher Beardsley joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his own foreign policy experience, the importance of addressing our housing crisis, how to leverage the existing Democratic Party into a statewide primary victory.Show Notes:Christopher Beardsley websiteDonation linkDelaware, we have to fix Wilmington's new Skid Row

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69:32

E379 - Always Of The Peoples (w/ The Crew)

Highlands Bunker ·

2026/01/16

As the legislature returns to session, we look forward to what we can expect them to accomplish this year, and then we look back to legislatures of years past to see what has changed and what hasn't. We look at an op-ed from an old-school News Journal editor and then a profile of Rep. Al O Plant, who was doing it like no one else was.Show Notes:The Press Room updatesWhat Rough Beast Slouches Toward Dover?

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68:16

E378 - The Modified River Plan (w/ Tizzy Lockman)

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2026/01/09

Redding Consortium Co-Chair and State Senator Tizzy Lockman joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the recent Redding Consortium vote to consolidate all the school districts in northern New Castle County, how it came about, and what it actually means.Show Notes:Redding Consortium siteCoverage of the Redding decisionContact Sen. Lockman at elizabeth.lockman@delaware.gov

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68:18

E377 - Why Is That Too Much? (w/ Jordan Howell, Jakim...

Highlands Bunker ·

2026/01/02

Journalists Jordan Howell and Jakim Mohammed join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about another move that is being made to further gut public transportation in Delaware and how we can help stop it. Then, Rae Krantz comes in to discuss her run for state representative and her theory of change for how Delaware's government needs to work differently. Also: introducing the Gumboro Groyper.Show Notes:Episode with Matt Meyer talking about transitIn SEPTA budget battle, Meyer missed the momentReach out

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62:36

E376 - Data and Transparency Coalition of the Insane...

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/12/19

The crew records another late-breaking episode discussing Julianne Murray's wrongful persecution, the data center and AI slop, the male loneliness epidemic, and why our education system should never change no matter what.Show Notes:Christina Elliot GoFundMe, please giveFrancis Fukuyama and Henry Blodget talk about their weird AI stuff

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35:02

E375 - Justice for Richard (w/Christina Elliott)

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2025/12/12

Another person has been killed by the Department of Corrections' medical neglect. Richard Flippin's aunt Christina joined Rob in the bunker to talk about what happened and what needs to happen next.Show Notes:GoFundMe for the familyDOC statement

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53:48

E374 - Potemkin Eddie's (w/The Crew)

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/12/05

To quote the great Tom Gordon: "My office blew up."As we wait for new equipment in the wake of a mild electrical explosion incident, the crew discusses one of our oldest topics of interest: Buccini Pollin's attempts to reshape Wilmington's downtown into this video, and how it has played out in their new boutique grocery store.Show Notes:Donate to the Delaware CallCrepes, craft brews & more headed to Wilmington's Market StreetSneak peek of downtown Wilmington's only grocery store opening on

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73:24

E373 - Revolution is an Inheritance (w/The Crew)

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/11/28

Kirsten, Bill, Karl, and Rob discuss One Battle After Another, the novel it was based on Vineland, and the real historical background and context for the types of events covered in the movie.Show Notes:Mother Country Radicals

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30:46

E372 - The DMV Loophole (w/Lisa Power)

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/11/21

Journalist Lisa Power joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how she got connected with the Delaware Call and then going over her first piece exposing a loophole that could allow ICE to access DMV data in Delaware.Show Notes:Obscure loophole in state police database allows ICE access to Delaware DMV information

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53:52

E371 - Bucking The System (w/Eric Buckson)

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2025/11/14

State Senator Eric Buckson joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his background in Delaware and Delaware politics, his takes on some of the things going through the legislature, and how he became one of Delaware's top Facebook influencers.Show Notes:Wilmington passes new oversight rule for the embattled Land Bank

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70:08

E370 - A Better World Is Possible? (w/Jess Scarane)

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/11/07

We begin by discussing the recent reassessment decision in the Court of Chancery, as well as some meta-discussion about how people have been discussing reassessment. Then, reviewing the historic election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City.Show Notes:New Castle County tax bills coming after judge denies landlord lawsuitZohran Victory SpeechObama’s Lost Army

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90:14

E369 - Keeper of the Flame (w/John Flaherty, Madinah...

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/10/31

Representative Emeritus John Kowalko passed away this past weekend at the age of 80. In this episode, we remember his legacy.Past Kowalko Episodes:E14 - A Cabal of Corruption (w/John Kowalko)E167 - Representative Emeritus (w/John Kowalko)E268 - Medicare Disadvantage (w/ John Kowalko)The Fun Part - The People GaggedE296 - They Propose, We Dispose (w/ John Kowalko)Karl's piece: https://delawarecall.com/2025/10/26/keeper-of-the-flame/

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87:48

E368 - The Dark Triad (w/Jess Scarane)

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/10/24

New reassessment expert Jess Scarane joins Rob in the bunker for what is now the third part of a series about the property reassessment meltdown. They discuss the Court of Chancery trial about the legality of split tax rates, Wilmington's undefined internal reassessment, and the reemergence of the evil triangle at the Oct 7th reassessment hearings.Show Notes:Past two episodes

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78:00

E367 - If It Ain't Got Views, It Ain't The News...

Highlands Bunker ·

2025/10/17

Madinah takes Austin. Then, Spotlight Delaware Deputy Editor Karl Baker joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the state of the media nationally and the pressures facing reporters locally.Show Notes:State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton shows off comedy chops on 'Kill Tony'

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