

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.
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Jun 29, 2022 • 57min
E191 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 11: Hot Sheets
The state finally rested its case today after calling a few more witnesses. After trying to get the whole case thrown out again, the defense begins with its slate of hardcore Kathy-heads and their favorite person: former Pennsylvania auditor Eugene DePasquale. Also, more phone calls from MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson.

Jun 28, 2022 • 50min
E190 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 10: Put Your Hands Up
Week 3 of the Kathy trial has begun. After we learn a little bit about court procedure, the state's witnesses continue with more insight on the Lovecraftian nightmare that makes up the Office of the Auditor of Accounts. Then, Hall of Famer and DOJ Investigator Frank Robinson comes to the stand to discuss his many phone calls with Kathy whistleblowers.

Jun 27, 2022 • 27min
E189 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 9: The Temporary Downfall of Razzle Dazzle
As the Kathy McGuiness trial ended its second week, Kathy's hyper-paranoid office shenanigans are explored by even more witnesses. Also, is Judge Carpenter finally tamping down on the razzle dazzle?

Jun 24, 2022 • 53min
E188 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 8: National Lampoon's Van Horn
More witnesses on Day 6 of the Kathy McGuiness trial: more haters, more p-cards, and more hostile workplace environments. We also learn more about the man, the myth, the legend: Thomas Van Horn.

Jun 24, 2022 • 50min
E187 - The Perfect Attitude (w/Sophie Phillips)
RD18 Candidate Sophie Phillips joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how her background led her to get involved in environmental justice advocacy, her tenure as Miss Delaware, and what her priorities will be as a state legislator.Show Notes:Sophie's websiteDonate to Sophie's campaignVolunteer for Sophie

Jun 23, 2022 • 32min
E186 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 7: Filibusters and Frown Lines
On Day 5 of the Kathy trial, we hear from the infamous but largely innocent My Campaign Group, as well as Kathy's infamous but largely innocent daughter. Also, why it's hard to prosecute for a crime when everyone's doing it.

Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 12min
E185 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 6: Facebook Wars
This is the time of fake friends. As the Kathy McGuiness trial enters its second week, we begin to hear from former (and current) employees about how Kathy treats people who speak out against her. Also, how a oppo-driven trek across the state indirectly led to witness intimidation charges.

Jun 19, 2022 • 50min
E184 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 5: Staffing Kathy
As the first week of the trial came to a close, we got to take a closer look into what it was like working inside the Office of the Auditor of Accounts, especially if you're her daughter or a friend of her daughter. We then talk about the end of a depressing week in another part of Dover.

Jun 17, 2022 • 1h 2min
E183 - Throw Them in the Trash (w/Shyanne Miller)
Housing activist Shyanne Miller joins Rob in the bunker to talk about some of the latest bills to make housing worse, how the city handled the evictions on Adams St, and what is still left to be done in this legislative session.Show Notes:SB 311 - Property BundlingWater shutoff voteContact your legislature about the eminent domain bill

Jun 16, 2022 • 53min
E182 - Kathy v Kathy Pt. 4: Your Daily Dover Update
As the Kathy McGuiness trial continues on, we expand our scope to all of Dover. We discuss if it's normal to request the inboxes of dozens of former employees and walk through how house leadership holds up some bills while letting others sail through.Show Notes:Tell your legislators to vote no on HB458


