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.
Episodes
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Jul 23, 2019 • 54min
E17 - We Have a Boomer Problem (w/Al Mascitti)
Former News Journal Reporter and WDEL broadcaster Al Mascitti joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Bernie and Biden, America's Boomer problem, and whether or not Delaware is really moving to the left.
Jul 23, 2019 • 1h 5min
E16 - They're Our Neighbors (w/Stephanie Herron, Maria Beauchamp)
Activists Stephanie Herron and Maria Beauchamp join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Puerto Rico, Southbridge, the plastic bag ban, and how we all have the responsibility to take both personal and collective action to change the world. Books Referenced: The Uninhabitable EarthThe Color of LawDumping in DixieLinks:Environmental Justice for Delaware Report Fencelines
Jul 23, 2019 • 1h 6min
E15 - The Second Progressive Era (w/Sarah McBride)
Highlands native Sarah McBride joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about some of her experiences in progressive activism as well as the different strategies that are needed, or perhaps not needed, when creating change.
Jul 23, 2019 • 1h 12min
E14 - A Cabal of Corruption (w/John Kowalko)
Rebel John Kowalko joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his experiences as a Delaware State Representative, and his personal experiences with the ins and outs of the Delaware Way. Names are named and a good time is had all around.
Jul 23, 2019 • 52min
E13 - You Have to Be Asked (w/Drew Serres)
Former campaign manager for Eugene Young/Kerri Evelyn Harris and Network Delaware activist Drew Serres joins RE Vanella in the bunker (back in February) to talk about how he got into activism, how other people can get involved in changing their communities, and what the future of progressivism in Delaware looks like.
Jul 23, 2019 • 54min
E12 - Meet People Where They’re At (w/Megan Hart)
Megan Hart of Network Delaware joins RE Vanella to talk about the politics of Sussex County and how to organize in a place that seems beyond saving.
Jul 23, 2019 • 1h 10min
E11 - Squishy Centrist Pundit (w/Matt Albright)
News Journal opinion editor Matt Albright joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about ad hominem attacks and the Delaware Way. Also, a reading of "A Clinton-era centrist Democrat explains why it’s time to give democratic socialists a chance” from Vox.
Jul 23, 2019 • 49min
E10 - It’s Not An Election Cycle Thing (w/Eric Morrison)
Eric Morrison of Delaware United joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the Delaware General Assembly’s lack of progressive accomplishments and how to change that. Plus: will he make an announcement? Listen to the end to find out.
Jul 23, 2019 • 49min
BONUS EPISODE - The Worst Parts of the Delaware Way (w/Karl the Producer)
Karl the Producer joins RE Vanella in a brand new bunker to talk about Joe Biden. The newest allegations against him, the weird obsession with defending him, and the broken Delaware politics that created him.
Jul 23, 2019 • 59min
E09 - Bernie's Magic Wand (w/Jason Melrath)
Jason Melrath of bluedelaware.com joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Bernie Sanders, the 2020 primaries, and Joseph Robinette Biden IV.
