Highlands Bunker

Karl Stomberg
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Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 30min

E369 - Keeper of the Flame (w/John Flaherty, Madinah Wilson-Anton)

Representative Emeritus John Kowalko passed away this past weekend at the age of 80. In this episode, we remember his legacy.Past Kowalko Episodes:E14 - A Cabal of Corruption (w/John Kowalko)E167 - Representative Emeritus (w/John Kowalko)E268 - Medicare Disadvantage (w/ John Kowalko)The Fun Part - The People GaggedE296 - They Propose, We Dispose (w/ John Kowalko)Karl's piece: https://delawarecall.com/2025/10/26/keeper-of-the-flame/
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Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 28min

E368 - The Dark Triad (w/Jess Scarane)

New reassessment expert Jess Scarane joins Rob in the bunker for what is now the third part of a series about the property reassessment meltdown. They discuss the Court of Chancery trial about the legality of split tax rates, Wilmington's undefined internal reassessment, and the reemergence of the evil triangle at the Oct 7th reassessment hearings.Show Notes:Past two episodes
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 18min

E367 - If It Ain't Got Views, It Ain't The News (w/Madinah Wilson-Anton, Karl Baker)

Madinah takes Austin. Then, Spotlight Delaware Deputy Editor Karl Baker joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the state of the media nationally and the pressures facing reporters locally.Show Notes:State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton shows off comedy chops on 'Kill Tony'
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Oct 10, 2025 • 19min

E366 - American Midnight (w/The Crew)

A brief update on ICE, local political candidates, and FOIA requests. You'll have to pay to get more.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 57min

E365 - Reassessment Reassessed (w/Jess Scarane)

Governor Matt Meyer, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any questions. You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. If you decide to answer questions now without a lawyer present, you have the right to stop answering at any time.Show Notes:The December 2023 update on reassessmentGovernor Matt Meyer CALLED OUTMass Appraisal of Real Property 2025 ReassessmentAustralian firm buys Boxwood Amazon plant for $392M
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Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 1min

E364 - The Need to Intervene (w/Maria Beauchamp, Andrew Ramsaran)

Migrant rights activists Maria Beauchamp and Andrew Ramsaran join Rob in the bunker to talk about the state of ICE and immigration in Delaware and how people are taking action to stop the worst atrocities.Show Notes:Delaware Coalition for Immigrant JusticeDelaware Call Fall ClassicNo Borders DelawareLa EsperanzaMore on Avelo
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Sep 19, 2025 • 49min

E363 - This is the Delaware Way (w/Rachel Krantz)

Fellow podcaster Rachel Krantz joins Rob in the bunker to talk about some of the various topics she's covered from property taxes to the data center to the general weirdness of legislative hall. Then, the bunker announces its first official endorsement of 2026.Show Notes:This Is The Delaware Way PodcastNew lawsuit against property taxesDelaware Call Fall Classic
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Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 9min

E362 - The Chicken Men (w/Harvey J Kaye, Karl Stomberg)

Historian Harvey J Kaye joined Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the current moment in American politics (recorded before this Wednesday) with an eye towards a surge in leftist candidates across the country. Then, they discuss Karl's recent essay on the labor history of Delaware's chicken plants.Show Notes:The Chicken War
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Sep 5, 2025 • 51min

E361 - Delaware Grapevine (w/The Crew)

A late-night spiritual exploration of the Delaware Way.Show Notes:Delaware Grapevine: A Tale of Delaware Politics
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Aug 29, 2025 • 54min

E360 - They Enrich Your Soul (w/Jennifer Chattin, Heather Christopher)

Friends and family of Josh Chattin and Fenel Baines of the Dream Initiative join Rob in the bunker to talk about the continued fallout of the attempt to get air conditioning in Delaware's prisons, and how the Dream Initiative is building and growing despite those obstacles.If you have stories about treatment by the DOC and want to get involved, you can reach out to Jennifer and Heather at Jenniferde7@gmail.com or Thedreaminitiative21@gmail.com or send a message to Heather on Facebook.

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