Highlands Bunker
Karl Stomberg
Part-time activist hoping to build and deepen solidarity in the local leftist community. Discussion will be focused on local politics, culture and more.
Episodes
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Nov 11, 2022 • 57min
E215 - Election Wrap-Up, Again
The general election is finally over, so we get together to talk about what the results in Delaware and nationwide mean both in the short-term and the long-term.Show Notes:For those confused by the first two minutesElection ResultsDelaware Call Fundraiser
Nov 4, 2022 • 1h 7min
E214 - Elder Millennials (w/ Terrell Williams)
State House candidate Terrell Williams joins Rob in the bunker about his background, some of the reasons why he's running for office, and his views on various issues from police reform to homeownership.Show Notes:Terrell's websiteDonate to TerrellDebunking vote by mail mythsFull Bernie video
Oct 28, 2022 • 50min
E213 - Operation "Safe" Streets (w/ Sharee Congo, Lauren Gill)
Wilmington resident Sharee Congo and journalist Lauren Gill join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the horrible story behind Operation Safe Streets and how it forced its way into Sharee's life.Trigger warning for description of police violence.Show Notes:ACLU-DE's report
Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 15min
E212 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 16: What Did We Learn?
A sentence puts a period on the Kathy v Kathy saga, for now, as the Kathy trial finishes off with spears, Narcan, and a resignation letter lost in the ether. Rob, Bill, Kirsten, and Karl finish off the saga by talking about what happened and what's next.Show Notes:News Journal coverageKarl Baker's Delaware Call pieceACLU ReportDelaware Call Fundraiser
Oct 14, 2022 • 47min
E211 - La Izquierda Es Mejor (w/ Maria Beauchamp)
In the wake of the latest hurricane, activist Maria Beauchamp joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the fallout of the latest storm in Puerto Rico and how that connects to longer-running issues in the colony.Show Notes:Maria's first episode
Oct 11, 2022 • 50min
E210 - Nope By Mail (w/ Mike Brickner)
ACLU-DE President Mike Brickner joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the Delaware Supreme Court striking down vote by mail and same-day voter registration. What happened, what happens next, and why these bills were so important.Show Notes:Call article on initial billCall article on vote by mail concernsCall article on the lawsuitSupreme Court decisionEarly Voting information
Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 15min
E209 - Battling the Prince (w/ Claire Snyder-Hall)
Author and activist Claire Snyder-Hall joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her new book "Battling the Prince" and how her background in political theory combined with her experiences in Rehoboth Beach politics.Show Notes:Buy the Book
Sep 30, 2022 • 55min
E208 - Mr Chesapeake Utilities (w/ Greg Layton)
Food and Water Watch activist Greg Layton joins Rob in the bunker to give an update on the planned biogas plant in Seaford and what still needs to be done to fight for environmental justice in Sussex.Show Notes:Greg's op-ed in the Delaware CallGreg's previous episode
Sep 23, 2022 • 1h 14min
E207 - Primary Wrap-Up
Jason Scott, Jordyn Pusey, and Tye Grier join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the results of the 2022 state primaries. What were the results, what do they mean, and what happens next?Show Notes:News Journal coverage of the resultsJoin the Delaware Working Families PartyPrimary Election Results
Sep 16, 2022 • 45min
E206 - First State Abortion Fund (w/ Kori Beaman)
First State Abortion Fund chair Kori Beaman joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the conception and function of the FSAF, how they plan to actually help people seeking abortions in and out of state, and what political changes need to be made to protect that right for everyone.Show Notes:First State Abortion FundACLU PollingAbortion Hotline Announcement
