Highlands Bunker

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

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

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

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

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