Highlands Bunker

Writer and Delaware native Paul Blest joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about Jeff Bezos and the Amazon union effort and the John Carney State of the State. Then, a history lesson about the quintessential 19th century Delaware man: John M Clayton.Show Notes:Paul's article about Jeff BezosCarney's State of the StateJohn M Clayton and the Search for Order

Professor Harvey J Kaye joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the first days of the Biden presidency and how they compare to his promise of a FDR-Size Presidency vs a continuation of the Obama administration.Show Notes:Speech from introOriginal article about a FDR-sized presidencyLet America be America Again

Former senate candidate Jess Scarane, organizer extraordinaire Tyeisha Grier, and Delaware Call editor Jordan Howell join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the upcoming plans for the Delaware Call and how they tie in to a broader movement in Delaware politics.Show Notes:The Delaware CallSubmit an article pitchDonate to the Call

Former senate candidate Jess Scarane, organizer extraordinaire Tyeisha Grier, and Delaware Call editor Jordan Howell join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about Henry Ford, Delaware history, the GameStop situation, the history of markets, and some conflicting thoughts on the Biden inauguration.Show Notes:Some historyGameStop explainerFreedom From the MarketLeo Strine's corporate governance paperThe Republic for Which It Stands

Economist Nia Cola joins Rob in the virtual bunker to revisit Modern Monetary Theory, how it may affect the form that the new COVID relief package will take, and how MMT can be used in a more liberatory way.Show Notes:Previous MMT episodeBiden's COVID relief packageNia's YouTube channelSuperstructure PodcastMoney on the Left

Washington Post political report and most famous Delaware native Dave Weigel joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the inauguration of Delaware's second-most famous native, the insurrection at the capitol, and what to expect from a Biden administration.Show Notes:The Trailer on the Capitol riotsRick Perlstein on the Nixon pardon

Delaware CAN President Zoë Patchell joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the effort to legalize cannabis in Delaware, why it's necessary, and what the obstacles are.Show Notes:Delaware CANCarl Sagan Mr. X essay2019 legal marijuana billFind your elected officials' contact info

DelawareLiberal blogger Steve Tanzer returns to the virtual bunker to talk about the latest elections as the result of the last several years of organizing, and what Delaware politics will look like going into the future, especially in the upcoming legislative session.Show Notes:Steve's First EpisodeMo' Better DemocratsThe Andria Bennett drama

State Senator Sarah McBride joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the priorities for the upcoming general assembly, their contesting theories of change, and the need to move beyond status quo policies.Show Notes:Latest Sarah McBride profile in The CutObama's Lost Army

Wilmington and Puerto Rican activist Maria Beauchamp joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the rising left-wing political movement in Puerto Rico, and how it was partially inspired by Network Delaware.Show Notes:Puerto Rico is Moving LeftLatest Puerto Rican election resultsErika's piece in the Delaware Call