
Highlands Bunker
Part-time activist hoping to build and deepen solidarity in the local leftist community. Discussion will be focused on local politics, culture and more.
Latest episodes

Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
E321 - The Opioid Slush Fund (w/Nick Stonesifer)
Spotlight Delaware Report Nick Stonesifer joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his reporting on the Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission and how it was mismanaged.Show Notes:Delaware’s opioid fund differs from any other stateOpioid grants mostly funded prevention, but also raised questions

Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 10min
E320 - Save AI High School (w/Tizzy Lockman, Dylan McDowell, Jordyn Pusey)
After being one of the comprehensive public high schools in the country, AI DuPont High School has seen a massive enrollment decline and is under threat from a variety of sources. Our panel of AI alums join Rob in the bunker to talk about their former school and what needs to be done to save it.Show Notes:Wilmington PD pressed city to cancel police accountability rallyNovember 20th Red Clay School Board MeetingFriends of AI Interest FormAI Taskforce Summary and RecommendationsRedding Consortium

Nov 8, 2024 • 4min
E319 - Election Preview (w/Madinah Wilson-Anton, Jordyn Pusey)
We recorded on election night, but you're going to have to pay to hear more. Full episode coming later this morning. https://www.patreon.com/TheHighlandsBunker

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
E318 - Sounds Like a Taskforce (w/Tanya Whittle)
ATTENTION loyal podcast listeners! Dr. Tanya Whittle has joined Rob IN THE BUNKER and we need your help to make sure that EVERYONE hears about her work on the New Castle County Police Accountability Board!!! All listens are 8X MATCHED (1 listen = 8 listens), so can we count on YOU today??HBP Stop2QuitShow Notes:New Castle County Police Accountability FormNovember 1st Project Return event

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
E317 - A Little Bean-Heavy (w/Rocky and Madinah)
Regular guest Madinah Wilson-Anton and her uncle long-time comedian Rocky Wilson join Rob in the bunker to talk about stand-up comedy: how they got into it, how it's changed, and the best ways to do bits.Show Notes:For Lack of a Better WordStand Up For MadinahMadinah Comedy Info

Oct 18, 2024 • 60min
E316 - No Cap (w/The Crew)
Whether you're in Wilmington, Tuscon, or St Louis, we still love our boys in blue. Rob joins the bunker virtually to talk about upcoming efforts for police reform, the exploits of police in Delaware and across the country, and some stories about campaign finance and independents.Show Notes:Meyer on police transparencyFormer Delaware State Police officer sentenced to prison for assault on teensRobert Tracy still at itBloomberg donated $250K to support Meyer PAC ahead of primary

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 10min
E315 - Belly of the Beast (w/DE Actions 4 Palestine)
Several activists from DE Actions 4 Palestine join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the latest protest at the Dover Air Force Base where munitions are being shipped to Israel. We had some technical issues so apologies for the imperfect audio.Show Notes:DE Actions 4 PalestineIsrael's credit rating downgradedMore on the Dover protest

Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 9min
E314 - Beyond the Headlines (w/Jacob Owens)
Spotlight Delaware Editor-in-Chief Jacob Owens joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the model of Spotlight Delaware, how it fits into the current media landscape, and then how all this falls into the post-primary environment.Show Notes:Spotlight Delaware

Sep 27, 2024 • 59min
E313 - How Will Lobbyists Respond? (w/The Crew)
Bill and Karl join Rob in the bunker to talk more about what the next few years might look like in the wake of the September 10th primary.Show Notes:Crime rates dropping

Sep 20, 2024 • 54min
E312 - Radical Scumbums (w/Jordyn Pusey, Jason Scott)
Jordyn Pusey and Jason Scott join Rob in the bunker to break down the latest primary election results and what they mean for the future of the movement.Show Notes:Primary Election ResultsA Landmark ElectionThe Auditor reportDelaware Call Fundraiser