Highlands Bunker

ACLU lawyer and Department of Education whistleblower Dwayne Bensing joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his upbringing in Arkansas, how he became a whistleblower in the DeVos Department of Education, and the details of the ACLU education lawsuit against Delaware.Music: Delaware is Burning - 2DCATShow Notes:Delaware News GuildDwayne's whistleblowing storyUpdates on the ACLU education case

Former County Council candidate and current PDD president Jordyn Pusey joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her experience in the nitty-gritty of local politics, what PDD can work on in the future, and how Yahim is officially free!Music: Delaware is Burning - 2DCATShow Notes:PDD websiteAmazon warehouseMore information on Yahim

The bunker heads to Wilmington Brew Works to attend Coby Owens's birthday fundraiser and talk to WFP Pennsylvania Organizing Director Nicholas O'Rourke, Philadelphia At-Large Councilwoman Kendra Brooks, potential Wilmington resident Josh Whittaker, and State Representative candidate Larry Lambert.Show Notes:Donate to CobyDonate to LarryMore about Kendra and NicholasMore about the Amazon debacle

US Senate candidate Jessica Scarane joins Rob in the bunker to talk about why she is running against Chris Coons, the base values that we should have as a society, and why we probably shouldn't let billionaires run everything.Show Notes:Jess's WebsiteDonate to JessMake sure you're a registered Democrat

Another double header episode. First, D Marque Hall and Ryan Nowaczyk join Rob to talk about the Fines and Fees bill and the movement to decriminalize poverty. Then, state senate candidate Kyra Hoffner joins Rob to talk about why she's running for office against a long-time incumbent.Show Notes:Network Delaware Fines and Fees campaignSenate Bill 39The rest of the audio from part 1Kyra Hoffner's siteDonate to Kyra

Dr Yasser Payne joins Rob in the bunker to talk about Participatory Action Research, and how he has been using it on the streets of Wilmington to push forShow Notes:WEB DuBois's Philadelphia NegroCuban Literacy BrigadeThe People's Report MixtapeDr Payne's TEDx TalkFaces at the Bottom of the WellThe People's Report

County Executive Matt Meyer joins Rob in the bunker to talk about to talk about housing and homelessness, the challenges of running against an incumbent, and some of the controversy around the Delaware Board of Trade.Show Notes:Matt Meyer's campaign siteSome background on the DBOTInfo on Meyer being sued

For our 52nd episode, Wilmington Metropolitan Urban League president and former mayoral candidate Eugene Young joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his background, the lessons everyone needs to learn, and the difficulties of Delaware politics.Show Notes:Black JacobinsNetwork DelawareRevolutions Podcast

Come rally for Justice for YahimFebruary 2nd - 3:00pmPete's Pizza - 2625 N Market St, Wilmington, DEShow Notes:Background on Yahim's casePrevious episode talking about the case

Local gonzo journalist and podcast host Rob Vanella joins Karl in the bunker to talk about his background in Wilmington, the experience of being a leftist working in the banking industry, and how he got involved in local progressive politics.Show NotesThe Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved