Highlands Bunker

Karl Stomberg
undefined
Dec 25, 2020 • 53min

E103 - A Comprehensive Plan (w/Jordyn Pusey, Rich Hall)

Land Use General Manager Rich Hall and PDD President Jordyn Pusey join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about everyone's favorite topic: land use. Specifically, why a document that the county is putting together now might be one of the most important things you can get involved with.Show Notes:Comprehensive Plan informationGet involved with NCC2050Get a Planning 101 Certificate
undefined
Dec 18, 2020 • 49min

E102 - The Waves of American Poverty (w/Phil Wilson)

Therapist and writer Phil Wilson joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his latest piece in Current Affairs, and the elements of American poverty that often get ignored, the major problems and gaps in our welfare system, and why couch surfing isn't as light-hearted as it sounds.Show Notes:Couch Surfing the Waves of American PovertyThe Rise of Suburban Poverty
undefined
Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 13min

E101 - QAnon Barbie (w/Jacqueline Bryk)

Local writer, activist, and game designer Jacqueline Bryk joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about Lauren Witzke, the mindset of QAnon and the modern right-wing, and the inauthenticity of the right's new "save the children" angle. With some bonus Lauren Witzke tweet content at the end.Show Notes:Hitler's Circle of EvilJax's websiteJax's LinktreeUsing your ego for good
undefined
Dec 11, 2020 • 1h 2min

E100 - A Happy Monster Born (w/Bert Moniz)

Bert Moniz joins Rob in the virtual bunker for the 100th episode to talk about his journeys across the world, how he got into writing and the arts, and his connection with Rob and Highlands Bunker.Show Notes:Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Glass-Lined EquipmentWelding SkillsDelaware Call
undefined
Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 7min

E99 - No Permanent Friends, No Permanent Enemies (w/Mike Brickner)

ACLU-DE Executive Director Mike Brickner joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his journey to the ACLU, Delaware's broken probation system and law enforcement, and the controversies that come with defending civil liberties.Show Notes:ACLU calls for probation reformKathy Jennings episodeCincinnati police reformNew citizen police review board
undefined
Nov 27, 2020 • 58min

E98 - I Know It's Good (w/Madinah Wilson-Anton, Kirsten Walther)

State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton and activist Kirsten Walther join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about food and cooking, and the familial, cultural, and community aspects that make them so great. No politics today.
undefined
Nov 20, 2020 • 53min

E97 - Building Back Better (w/Matt Meyer)

County Executive Matt Meyer joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the county's recent purchase of the Sheraton Hotel and how it will be used as an emergency homeless shelter.Show Notes:Delaware's homeless shelter shortageErik Raser-Schramm stepping downThe Deficit MythA winning website
undefined
Nov 16, 2020 • 49min

E96 - Angry Jesus (w/David Griscom)

Writer and TMBS Producer David Griscom joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the structural problems inour modern economy, and the need forShow Notes:Amazon workplace injury issuesCalifornia's Prop. 22Wilmington housing meeting situationVienna's public housingQuick Takes with David Griscom
undefined
Nov 13, 2020 • 1h 10min

E95 - Learn The Lesson (w/Atnre Alleyne)

DelawareCAN and Teensharp founder Atnre Alleyne joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how he got involved in education activism, the roles of charter schools in education reform, and the ethics of ratfucking.Show Notes:DelawareCANTeensharpMike Matthews situationSarah Fulton situation
undefined
Nov 6, 2020 • 1h 1min

E94 - Viral #HugACop Energy (w/Vasu Jayanthi, Tyeisha Grier, Dylan Rosenthal)

Former Jess staffers Vasu Jayanthi and Tyeshia Grier, along with Kyle Evans Gay staffer Dylan Rosenthal join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the results of the 2020 election and it's effect on Delaware politics, the career of James Spadola, and an important announcement on Rob's future plans.Show Notes:Delaware election resultsKarl's piece on Laura Sturgeon's and Madinah Wilson-Anton's campaigns#HugACopHunter S Thompson Documentary

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app