

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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Oct 30, 2020 • 1h 8min
E93 - The Taskforce Mindset (w/Kyle Evans Gay)
State Senate candidate Kyle Evans Gay joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how her background affects her views of the criminal justice system, the importance of actually accomplishing things in Dover, and why she no longer supports Cathy Cloutier. But first, football.Show Notes:Kyle's siteDonate to KyleFirst State FC

Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 10min
E92 - Success Is One Word (w/Will Weidner, Jamie Rubin, Tyeisha Grier, Dan Carapezzi)
A group of former Jess Scarane organizers join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the new Delaware DSA, their experiences and lessons from the Scarane campaign, and the importance of organizing all the time.Show Notes:Join Delaware DSARudy Giuliani

Oct 23, 2020 • 1h 15min
E91 - Building a Religion (w/Frank Hanson)
Teacher, non-profit president, and common-sense capitalist Frank Hanson joins Rob in the backyard bunker to talk about how he ended up in America from Ghana, his perspectives on capitalism and communism coming from an Africa, and why he ended up starting Guraba's Hands.Show Notes:Guraba's Hands WilmU Spotlight on Frank

Oct 16, 2020 • 56min
E90 - Mayor Purzycki Hates Poor People (w/Jeanne Kuang, Jerry Habraken)
New Journal reporters Jeanne Kuang and Jerry Habraken join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the decline of the Quaker Village apartments, the general state of housing in Wilmington, and also football and food.Show Notes:Reporting on Quaker VillageBlight Bill updateThe Lost Jerry Habraken episode

Oct 9, 2020 • 47min
E89 - Middletown Strong (w/Sherae'a Moore)
RD8 Democratic nominee Sherae'a Moore joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about her election, what being an educator taught her about legislating, and what the future holds for the Delaware General Assembly.Show Notes:Donate to RaeLearn more about Rae

Oct 6, 2020 • 1h 6min
E88 - The Coby Selfie (w/Coby Owens)
Wilmington activist Coby Owens joins Rob in the backyard bunker to talk about losing primary campaigns, how progressives should respond to a potential Biden administration, and the health of our current president.Show Notes:Support the BLOOC PACMcConnell vs Justice rally

Oct 2, 2020 • 60min
E87 - Fueling the Engine (w/Kerri Evelyn Harris, Dustyn Thompson)
It's a double header episode today. First, activist and former senate candidate Kerri Evelyn Harris joins Rob to talk about an event coming up on Saturday, and why it's so important to organize down in Kent and Sussex counties. Then, Dustyn Thompson joins to talk about the work that Delaware United is doing, and how we need to keep pushing through the general election.Show Notes:'Own Your Vote' Sussex EventThe Social Dilemma movieDonate to Delaware UnitedVolunteer for Delaware United

Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 9min
E86 - Property, Not People (w/Monique Fegans)
Local activist Monique Fegans joined Rob in the backyard bunker to talk about her journey to activism, the importance and experience of direct action, and the opportunities for direct action that will be available soon.Show Notes:Monique's quote in the News JournalUnited Panther Movement

Sep 23, 2020 • 21min
BONUS EPISODE - An Independent Left Alternative (w/Howie Hawkins)
Green Party presidential candidate Howie Hawkins joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his campaign and where it fits into a left electoral strategy in 2020 and beyond

Sep 18, 2020 • 1h 11min
E85 - Primary Wrap-Up
A round table of Jordyn Pusey, Kristin Bricker, Paul Blest, Karl the Producer, and Lovely Lacey join Rob in the virtual bunker to review the results of Delaware's September 15th Democratic Primary, and what they mean for the future of progressive legislation.Show Notes:Election results