Highlands Bunker

Wilmington Councilwoman Shané Darby and DSA co-chair Jonathan Tate join Rob in the bunker to talk about the Nathan Field anti-protesting ordinance, the trial of an actual protester, and then some talk about how organizations are handing out endorsements.Show Notes:More on the anti-protester ordinance

Former Kathy McGuiness lawyer Steve Wood joins Rob in the bunker to wrap up some of the loose ends of the Kathy v Kathy trial, the state of the corporate bar and the criminal justice system, and his objection to the term razzle dazzle.Show Notes:Washington Post report on police sexual abuseKathy v Kathy series

As we approach our 300th episode, we go back over the story of the Highlands Bunker from the first episode recorded in late 2018 to nearly six years later in 2024. We review some of the key moments in the bunker, some of the key struggles we've focused on, the biggest goofs, and where we stand today.Show Notes:A trip down memory SaturdayE01 - Proof of ConceptBONUS EPISODE - Throwing Stones at Mike PurzyckiE05 - The Satirical Nature of Sending People to the GulagE10 - It’s Not An Election Cycle ThingBONUS EPISODE - The Streets of Puerto RicoE34 - In The Shadow of the Grand Opera HouseE43 - A Place to Be SomebodyBONUS EPISODE - Community CareBONUS EPISODE - Reflections from the Streets of WilmingtonE90 - Mayor Purzycki Hates Poor People (w/Jeanne Kuang, Jerry Habraken)E146 - Four FreedomsE155 - An Evening with Dr. Mehmet OzKathy v Kathy seriesE179 - What's the Matter with DelawareE262 - Gap in The Wall

Chance from Chancery Daily and local historian Dael Norwood join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk more about the upcoming changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law, which sailed through the senate despite opposition from dozens of leading law professors and scholars. We talk about the arguments that were made and what effects they did or didn't have on legislators.Show Notes:Karl Baker coverageDelaware Business Times coverageSB 313

Prospective stockholders Bill, Jordan, and Chance join Rob in the bunker to talk about the most important change to the Delaware General Corporation Law in decades: SB313, which is trying to legislatively overturn a recent Chancery Court ruling banning shady stockholder agreements. We talk about how this came about and what might happen next.Show Notes:Travis Laster's LinkedInThe Chancery Court pushes backHal Weitzman episode

Corporate nonsense is once again dominating Delaware news, so we brought in Former State Representative John Kowalko to talk about Incyte and corporate incentives, the hospitals' fight against HB 350, and the new amendments to Delaware's corporate law. Show Notes:Massachusetts Millionaires TaxIncyte expansion and incentivesJordan Howell's two pieces on the corporate bill

Governor candidate Collin O'Mara joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his previous record and residency in Delaware, his views on issues from privatization to criminal justice reform and how he actually plans to accomplish them, and the importance of having a real agenda as governor.Show Notes:Collin's WebsiteMore on the governor's forumPrevious governor polls

Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton joins Rob in the bunker to talk about Wednesday's Nakba vigil, some of the legislation going through the General Assembly right now, and the case for Collin O'Mara for governor.Show Notes:Health Care Review Board coverageCollin O'Mara websiteWFP Endorsement Process

Professor Samantha Simon joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about her book "Before The Badge", which covers modern police training and how it sets up the violent, oppositional nature of policing as we know it. First, we hear from Mike Abel and Dr. George Zahr about the history of the Nakba ahead of the Vigil to Commemorate the Nakba next Wednesday.Show Notes:Nakba Remembrance EventComptroller's report on police training may require 'further action'Before The Badge

Housing Alliance of Delaware Executive Director Rachel Stucker joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the problem of housing and homelessness in Delaware, the efforts to pass a Homeless Bill of Rights and stop a horrible Supreme Court decision, and the upcoming Housing Day of Action in Dover.Show Notes:Day for Housing Day of ActionHousing Alliance of DelawareJohnson v. Grants Pass