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.
38episodes
Episodes
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E401 - A Student of SD1 (w/ Adriana Bohm)
1w ago00:54:42Tap to summarizeState senate candidate and former Red Clay School Board member Adriana Bohm joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her first real election for state senate.Show Notes:Adriana's websiteDonate to Adriana
Transcribe →Update - Eviction Day
2w ago00:11:04Tap to summarizeRob gives an update on the scheduled eviction in Christina Park today.
Transcribe →E400 - A Bit That Went Too Far (w/ Rachel Sawicki)
2w ago00:54:16Tap to summarizeIt is episode 400 and also basically the four-year anniversary of the trial of the century, so we are joined by former journalist Rachel Sawicki to relive some of the highlights of the Kathy McGuiness trial from 2022. Show Notes:The Kathy v Kathy seriesMike Purzycki Hated Poor People, certified by the Gannett Corporation
Transcribe →E399 - American Dirt (w/ Zachary Foust)
3w ago01:09:22Tap to summarizeFelton commentator Zachary Foust joins Rob in the bunker to talk about Delaware's distorted corporate and real estate markets, Israel's influence on our foreign policy and elections, and a bit about the history of the economy and why people distrust the government so much today.Show Notes:Zach on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Transcribe →E398 - Constituent Services (w/ Shay Frisby)
4w 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)
May 2200:58:48Tap 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)
May 1500:48:40Tap 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)
May 800:40:56Tap 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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