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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Episodes
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E395 - What is a Personnel File? (w/ Sam Stecklow, Jared Silberglied, the Leg Hall Chorale)
6d 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
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E394 - Part of the Solution (w/ Rae Krantz, Jennifer Chattin, Heather Christopher)
2w ago01:20:22Tap 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)
3w ago01:22:00Tap 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)
4w ago00:18:24Tap 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
4w ago00:29:54Tap 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
Transcribe →Tense City
Apr 200:09:44Tap to summarizeRob gives an update on the city of Wilmington's attempts to expropriate the unhoused population in Christina Park and put them in small, flimsy tents.
Transcribe →E389 - The Human Loneliness Epidemic (w/ Madinah Wilson-Anton)
Mar 2701:10:32Tap to summarizeWe begin with an update from Fenel Baines and the Dream Initiative, and the eternal, unanswerable question: do cops lie? Then, Madinah joins Rob in the bunker for a broader discussion about the various things that are making people forget how to be people. Don't worry legislative staffers, you don't have to listen — no politics talk in this one.Show Notes:Madinah links
Transcribe →E388 - We Can't Tax Computer (w/ Dave Carter)
Mar 2000:49:52Tap to summarizeNew Castle County Councilman Dave Carter joins Rob in the bunker to talk about data centers, and the the county council has been doing to attempt to bring them somewhat in check.Show Notes:After months of debate, New Castle County Council agrees to regulate data center industry
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