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Highlands Bunker

Karl Stomberg
Delaware
Wilmington
Delaware Politics
Democratic Party
Police Reform
Delaware Way
Working Families Party
Homelessness
Police Accountability
Spotlight Delaware
Bethany Hall-Long
Transparency In Government
Opioid Crisis
ICE
John Kowalko
Palestine
New Castle County
Legislation
Community Engagement
Criminal Justice Reform

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

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Latest Episodes

The Carney Cartel is at it again. We discuss the latest moves that the mayor is making to punish homeless people in Wilmington, and the broader issue of people in Delaware sticking around much longer than they need to be.

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* Mayor Carne... more

It's a field trip day down to Dover. On Wednesday, Rob and the crew went to the Delaware Supreme Court to hear oral arguments around a FOIA case where Rob and the Delaware Call are going up against the Delaware State Police. We then travel to legisla... more

First, state house candidate Rae Krantz joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her now-open race and upcoming events. Then, Jennifer Chattin and Heather Christopher from the DREAM Initiative join Rob to talk about some exciting news and some special c... more

For 4/20 week and the three-year anniversary of the legal cannabis law, DelawareCAN President Zoë Patchell joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how Delaware's legal cannabis system has completely failed to live up to expectations.

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Recent Guests

Sam Stecklow
Independent journalist, Invisible Institute
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Episode: E395 - What is a Personnel File? (w/ Sam Stecklow, Jared Silberglied, the Leg Hall Chorale)
Jared Silberglied
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Episode: E395 - What is a Personnel File? (w/ Sam Stecklow, Jared Silberglied, the Leg Hall Chorale)
Zoë Patchell
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Episode: E393 - Coop-a-Dupe (w/ Zoë Patchell)
Elizabeth West
Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights representative
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Episode: E391 - Behind An Iron Wall (w/ Elizabeth West, Mariah Schnee)
Mariah Schnee
Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights representative
Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights
Episode: E391 - Behind An Iron Wall (w/ Elizabeth West, Mariah Schnee)
Will Imbrie-Moore
Democratic candidate for Delaware's 19th district; Harvard graduate; activist and organizer
Democratic campaign/Delaware politics
Episode: E390 - Reaching New Heights (w/ Will Imbrie-Moore)
Dave Carter
New Castle County Councilmember
New Castle County Council
Episode: E388 - We Can't Tax Computer (w/ Dave Carter)
Dael Norwood
Historian
Episode: E387 - Fisker Currency (w/ Dael Norwood)
Steve Metraux
Professor with expertise on homelessness and urban studies
Episode: E384 - The New Skid Row (w/ Steve Metraux, Patrick Burke, Kim Eppehimer)

Host

Rob
Host of Highlands Bunker

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • One of the best!

    Highlands Bunker is one of the best podcasts to stay up to date with local politics here in Delaware. Love all the interviews with activists, candidates and leaders throughout our state. If I had to leave feedback, I would say audio could use a bit more processing. Throughout the podcast I have to constantly increase and decrease the audio levels. A simple compressor on the master audio file would fix it in no time. Looking forward to you guys creating more content in the future!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nomadicfilms
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent

    Highland Bunker not only provides important local Delaware politics and news, but also questions some of the assumptions that underpin our current cultural and political landscape on a more universal level. These conversations allow us to look for ways to take actions towards a more harmonic community. At the same time if something is absurd, it will be called out for the problem that it is.

    Vanella always brings a ton of energy and insight, but also a curiosity to learn from the amazing guests... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OldTrafforDisciple
    United States7 years ago
  • Delaware Activists Activating

    Highlands Bunker does a great job knitting together Delaware's left of center activist communities. Conversations are always on point without being preachy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JasonOCR330
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners value discussions that center people over media narratives and highlight grassroots action.
Listeners praise the roster of activists and local leaders featured.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E394 - Part of the Solution (w/ Rae Krantz, Jennifer Chattin, Heather Christopher)
Q: How does the DREAM Initiative aim to affect families and communities beyond air conditioning in prisons?
Jennifer and Heather explain that DREAM includes education, housing, workforce readiness, counseling, mentoring, and community programs to prepare people for successful reentry, with emphasis on mentoring youths and rebuilding trust between communities and the justice system.
E394 - Part of the Solution (w/ Rae Krantz, Jennifer Chattin, Heather Christopher)
Q: Can you talk about the core policy areas you're focusing on and what makes your approach different?
Rae Krantz describes a hands-on, issue-driven campaign built on affordable living, proactive climate and energy policies, data privacy in Delaware, and a comprehensive reentry program that prioritizes mental health and housing as foundational supports for people returning home.
E390 - Reaching New Heights (w/ Will Imbrie-Moore)
Q: What motivated you to run in the Democratic primary for district 19, and what is your vision for the district?
Will explains his belief in a new generation of bold progressive leadership that prioritizes affordability, universal services like school meals and child care, and a policy-focused approach grounded in working-family values, contrasting it with what he sees as stagnation or compromise within the current leadership.
E383 - Tide Shift Justice (w/ Meryem Dede)
Q: How did you find yourself in the advocacy game?
Meryem shares that her transition to public defense revealed the disparities in how clients were treated and inspired her to engage in advocacy work.
E380 - A Better Chris (w/ Christopher Beardsley)
Q: What is your perspective on foreign policy?
Beardsley calls for a reassessment of US foreign policy, advocating for cooperative approaches instead of military dominance.

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What is Highlands Bunker about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on local Delaware politics, activism, and governance with a left-leaning lens. Episodes frequently feature candidates, policy advocates, and community organizers who discuss housing, homelessness, data-center regulation, criminal justice, and civic engagement. A notable pattern is critical, reform-minded dialogue that questions entrenched political dynamics while highlighting grassroots activism, mutual aid, and local governance challenges. The format often blends investigative commentary, guest expertise, and on-the-ground reporting, making it a rich resource for listeners who want actionable insights into state and city-level policy and activism. A standout angle is the willingness to critique established power structure... more

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1. Sam Stecklow
2. Jared Silberglied
3. Zoë Patchell
4. Elizabeth West
5. Mariah Schnee
6. Will Imbrie-Moore
7. Dave Carter
8. Dael Norwood

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