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Highlands Bunker

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

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

AI slop has taken Delaware politics by storm, so aesthetic experts Jess Scarane and Len Damico are here to talk about what it all means.

Show Notes:

* Melissa Minor-Brown Nurse Legislator

* Ray Seigfried Earth Day

In the wake of the Wilmington Police shooting of Kadir Skinner, Attorney General candidate Dwayne Bensing joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his campaign, what role the Attorney General can and should have in preventing these sorts of shootings, a... more

On Monday, June 15th, the City of Wilmington put up a fence around Christina Park and evicted the remaining residents from the homeless encampment there. In the wake of Eviction Day, Rob speaks with many of the mutual aid workers who were present and... more

A brief interlude ahead of our big Christina Park episode. Rob provides updates on the park, the big election results in New York, and some of the latest legislative controversies.

Show Notes:

* Delaware Call on the defeat SB 100

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Recent Guests

Adriana Bohm
Candidate for State Senate, advocate and organizer
Bohm for Delaware
Episode: E401 - A Student of SD1 (w/ Adriana Bohm)
Carl Baker
Journalist from Spotlight Delaware
Spotlight Delaware
Episode: Update - Eviction Day
Rachel Sawicki
Guest covering the Kathy McGuiness trial
Delaware State News / Delaware Public Media (introduced as a big guest)
Episode: E400 - A Bit That Went Too Far (w/ Rachel Sawicki)
Shay Frisby
Candidate for Delaware state office, activist and community organizer
Independent/Working Families alignment in Delaware
Episode: E398 - Constituent Services (w/ Shay Frisby)
Sam Stecklow
Independent journalist, Invisible Institute
Invisible Institute
Episode: E395 - What is a Personnel File? (w/ Sam Stecklow, Jared Silberglied, the Leg Hall Chorale)
Jared Silberglied
Attorney for the ACLU on the case
ACLU
Episode: E395 - What is a Personnel File? (w/ Sam Stecklow, Jared Silberglied, the Leg Hall Chorale)
Zoë Patchell
Great organizer and activist discussed in the episode
Episode: E393 - Coop-a-Dupe (w/ Zoë Patchell)
Elizabeth West
Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights representative
Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights
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)

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Rob
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 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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Audience appreciates guest variety from candidates to journalists, with room for audio quality improvements.
Shows knitting together Delaware's activist networks without feeling preachy.
Listener feedback highlights strong activism-focused interviews and candid policy debates.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Update - Eviction Day
Q: How do you weigh the moral side of eviction against the civic/legal side, given the tents and the encampment are involved?
The host probes the mayor's rationale, highlighting the tension between moral obligations to the unhoused and the civic requirement to enforce park rules, prompting a nuanced explanation from the guest about balancing compassion with policy.
E400 - A Bit That Went Too Far (w/ Rachel Sawicki)
Q: Did you, you didn't really know any of the background where Bill and I went in as kind of sickos, kind of like a weirdos?
Rachel explains that they were initially learning as they went, with growing understanding over time as they covered the case and its background.
E398 - Constituent Services (w/ Shay Frisby)
Q: How do you differentiate yourself from the incumbent when talking to voters at the doors?
Shay emphasizes her grassroots, community-driven approach, her stance against corporate fundraising, and her commitment to prioritizing working families and local issues over big-money interests.
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.

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A left-leaning, local-politics focused show examining Delaware and regional issues through a grassroots lens. Episodes frequently cover housing justice, homelessness, campaign strategy, governance, and accountability, often featuring activists, candidates, journalists, and legal advocates. The tone is candid, sometimes combative, with an emphasis on community organizing, real-world policy proposals, and skepticism toward traditional political narratives. A standout aspect is the consistent integration of on-the-ground activism with policy analysis, plus a willingness to critique power structures and highlight underrepresented voices.

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1. Adriana Bohm
2. Carl Baker
3. Rachel Sawicki
4. Shay Frisby
5. Sam Stecklow
6. Jared Silberglied
7. Zoë Patchell
8. Elizabeth West

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