Highlands Bunker

Highlands Bunker

di Karl Stomberg
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E399 - American Dirt (w/ Zachary Foust)
Felton 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
E398 - Constituent Services (w/ Shay Frisby)
State 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 website Delaware officials reveal plan to close $185M shortfall for Edgemoor port
E397 - Delaware Is Burning (w/ Jordan Howell, Patrick Burke, Shyanne Miller, Rae Krantz)
Jordan 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 Purzycki Jordan Howell's piece about the August Quarterly Stephen Metraux's op-ed GoFundMe for the Historic Mother African Union Church Donate to Rae
E396 - The Book of John (w/ Madinah Wilson-Anton)
The 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
E395 - What is a Personnel File? (w/ Sam Stecklow, Jared Silberglied, the Leg Hall Chorale)
It'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 Institute Fee dispute puts Delaware government transparency law to Supreme Court
E394 - Part of the Solution (w/ Rae Krantz, Jennifer Chattin, Heather Christopher)
First, 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 fundraiser WFP Endorsement Kickoff Fenel Unchained
E393 - Coop-a-Dupe (w/ Zoë Patchell)
For 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 weed WFP Endorsement Kickoff
E392 - Will the Real DEFAC Please Stand Up? (w/ The Crew)
The 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 tip Why restaurants want to not pay credit card fees Protect Our Points!
E391 - Behind An Iron Wall (w/ Elizabeth West, Mariah Schnee)
Elizabeth 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 Treasurer Petition to the Attorney General
E390 - Reaching New Heights (w/ Will Imbrie-Moore)
State 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 website Donate to Will
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