Podcast
Highlands Bunker
Hosted by Karl Stomberg · EN
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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E398 - Constituent Services (w/ Shay Frisby)
1w ago00:42:34Tap to summarizeState senate candidate Shay Frisby joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her background, the issues she's hearing at the doors, and how she's running against an appointed incumbent.Show Notes:Shay Frisby's websiteDelaware officials reveal plan to close $185M shortfall for Edgemoor port
Transcribe →E397 - Delaware Is Burning (w/ Jordan Howell, Patrick Burke, Shyanne Miller, Rae Krantz)
2w ago00:58:48Tap to summarizeJordan Howell joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the biggest loss Wilmington has faced this week: the Mother African Union Church in Cool Springs. Then, Rev. Patrick Burke and Shyanne Miller talk about the growing city council fight around the upcoming budget and Christina Park. Finally, we visit the Rae Krantz fundraiser to talk about the future of the legislature.Show Notes:RIP Mike PurzyckiJordan Howell's piece about the August QuarterlyStephen Metraux's op-edGoFundMe for the Historic Mother African Union ChurchDonate to Rae
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E396 - The Book of John (w/ Madinah Wilson-Anton)
3w ago00:48:40Tap to summarizeThe Carney Cartel is at it again. We discuss the latest moves that the mayor is making to punish homeless people in Wilmington, and the broader issue of people in Delaware sticking around much longer than they need to be.Show Notes:Mayor Carney to shut down Wilmington homeless encampment
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E395 - What is a Personnel File? (w/ Sam Stecklow, Jared Silberglied, the Leg Hall Chorale)
4w ago00:40:56Tap to summarizeIt's a field trip day down to Dover. On Wednesday, Rob and the crew went to the Delaware Supreme Court to hear oral arguments around a FOIA case where Rob and the Delaware Call are going up against the Delaware State Police. We then travel to legislative hall to hear updates on ex-prisoners lobby day and other legislation being heard this week. Apologies for any weird audio, this was our first time using this set-up.Show Notes:Invisible InstituteFee dispute puts Delaware government transparency law to Supreme Court
Transcribe →E394 - Part of the Solution (w/ Rae Krantz, Jennifer Chattin, Heather Christopher)
May 101:20:22Tap to summarizeFirst, state house candidate Rae Krantz joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her now-open race and upcoming events. Then, Jennifer Chattin and Heather Christopher from the DREAM Initiative join Rob to talk about some exciting news and some special cameos.Show Notes:Rae's website, canvass kickoff, and fundraiserWFP Endorsement KickoffFenel Unchained
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E393 - Coop-a-Dupe (w/ Zoë Patchell)
Apr 2401:22:00Tap to summarizeFor 4/20 week and the three-year anniversary of the legal cannabis law, DelawareCAN President Zoë Patchell joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how Delaware's legal cannabis system has completely failed to live up to expectations. Show Notes:The latest on legal weedWFP Endorsement Kickoff
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E392 - Will the Real DEFAC Please Stand Up? (w/ The Crew)
Apr 1700:18:24Tap to summarizeThe Crew gives an update on last week's Betar episode and does a brief overview of some of the groundbreaking legislation being introduced by the 153rd General Assembly.Show Notes:DelawareOnline guide on how to tipWhy restaurants want to not pay credit card feesProtect Our Points!
Transcribe →Paddywagons in Christina Park
Apr 1600:29:54Tap to summarizeHOMES Campaign organizer Shyanne Miller joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how the city has attempted to further attack homeless people living in Christina Park.
Transcribe →E391 - Behind An Iron Wall (w/ Elizabeth West, Mariah Schnee)
Apr 1000:59:24Tap to summarizeElizabeth West and Mariah Schnee from Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights join Rob in the bunker to talk about Betar, a radical Zionist group which has now come to Delaware to take advantage of our loose corporate laws.Show Notes:Donate to Francisca Moreno for TreasurerPetition to the Attorney General
Transcribe →E390 - Reaching New Heights (w/ Will Imbrie-Moore)
Apr 301:10:34Tap to summarizeState Representative candidate Will Imbrie-Moore, who is challenging Kim Williams, joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his Delaware background, what it means to be a Gen Z candidate running in a weird information age, and what he would like to accomplish in Dover.Show Notes:Will's websiteDonate to Will
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