Highlands Bunker

The crew records another late-breaking episode discussing Julianne Murray's wrongful persecution, the data center and AI slop, the male loneliness epidemic, and why our education system should never change no matter what.Show Notes:Christina Elliot GoFundMe, please giveFrancis Fukuyama and Henry Blodget talk about their weird AI stuff

Another person has been killed by the Department of Corrections' medical neglect. Richard Flippin's aunt Christina joined Rob in the bunker to talk about what happened and what needs to happen next.Show Notes:GoFundMe for the familyDOC statement

To quote the great Tom Gordon: "My office blew up."As we wait for new equipment in the wake of a mild electrical explosion incident, the crew discusses one of our oldest topics of interest: Buccini Pollin's attempts to reshape Wilmington's downtown into this video, and how it has played out in their new boutique grocery store.Show Notes:Donate to the Delaware CallCrepes, craft brews & more headed to Wilmington's Market StreetSneak peek of downtown Wilmington's only grocery store opening on Market StreetJordan Howell's east side pieces

Kirsten, Bill, Karl, and Rob discuss One Battle After Another, the novel it was based on Vineland, and the real historical background and context for the types of events covered in the movie.Show Notes:Mother Country Radicals

Journalist Lisa Power joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how she got connected with the Delaware Call and then going over her first piece exposing a loophole that could allow ICE to access DMV data in Delaware.Show Notes:Obscure loophole in state police database allows ICE access to Delaware DMV information

State Senator Eric Buckson joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his background in Delaware and Delaware politics, his takes on some of the things going through the legislature, and how he became one of Delaware's top Facebook influencers.Show Notes:Wilmington passes new oversight rule for the embattled Land Bank

We begin by discussing the recent reassessment decision in the Court of Chancery, as well as some meta-discussion about how people have been discussing reassessment. Then, reviewing the historic election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City.Show Notes:New Castle County tax bills coming after judge denies landlord lawsuitZohran Victory SpeechObama’s Lost Army

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/

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

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'