Delaware state representative Madinah Wilson-Anton joins to discuss Delaware's legal peculiarities, corporate malfeasance, and her experiences with Joe Biden. Topics include chip thievery, feral senate dogs, and casual racism in Delaware politics.
Delaware's legal peculiarities make it a hub for international corporate malfeasance.
There is a generational divide within the Democratic Party on the issue of Israel.
Delaware's corporate laws are frequently amended without critical engagement.
Deep dives
Delaware's Overlooked State and Joe Biden's Home State
Delaware, often overlooked, is the home state of President Joe Biden. Representative Medina Wilson Anton, a member of the Delaware State Government, joins the podcast to discuss Biden, the Democratic Party, and the state of Delaware.
Support for Ceasefire in Delaware Democratic Party
Representative Medina Wilson Anton expresses her support for a ceasefire and discusses constituent reactions. She emphasizes that most Democrats, regardless of age, are supportive of a ceasefire, while entrenched establishment figures in office hold differing views.
Generational Divide and Democratic Party's Stance on Israel
Representative Medina Wilson Anton highlights the generational divide within the Democratic Party on the issue of Israel. She notes that younger and older Democrats are mostly supportive of a ceasefire, while entrenched establishment figures and advisors tend to downplay the importance of such actions.
Joe Biden's Supporters in Delaware
Representative Medina Wilson Anton reflects on Joe Biden's support in Delaware and the perception that he is a middle-class champion. However, she points out that many in Delaware feel disconnected from the leadership's views, especially regarding Israel, and highlights the frustration of constituents whose voices are not being heard.
The Corporate Influence and Court of Chancery in Delaware
Representative Medina Wilson Anton sheds light on Delaware's role as a hub for corporations and the Court of Chancery. She discusses the Corporate Law Council's significant influence in amending Delaware's corporate laws annually, highlighting the lack of questioning or critical engagement with these changes.
To celebrate Joe Biden’s 81st birthday, we’re joined by Delaware state representative Madinah Wilson-Anton to dish about all things Delaware. Rep. Wilson-Anton leads us through Delaware’s legal peculiarities that make it ripe for international corporate malfeasance, her personal experiences with Joe Biden and his “think tank,” and some tales of Delaware politics, ranging from corporate crime, feral senate dogs, chip thievery, and lots of casual racism.
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