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 Jacobins Network Delaware Revolutions Podcast...
Come rally for Justice for Yahim February 2nd - 3:00pm Pete's Pizza - 2625 N Market St, Wilmington, DE Show Notes: Background on Yahim's case Previous 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 Notes The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved
State House candidate Stephanie Barry joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about Three Little Bakers, the various ways in which Mike Ramone uses his office for his personal agenda, and what the Delaware GOP actually stands for. Show Notes: Elect Stephanie Barry Donate Stephanie Barry
Now that the conflict with Iran has died down a bit, Karl the Producer and RE Vanella look back at Soleimani, the US's relation with Iran, and the broader military industrial complex and how we got to this point. Show Notes: 2013 article on Soleimani Iran Flight 655 Gen. McChrystal video...
Wilmington Firefighters Association union president Joseph Leonetti Jr. joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the firefighters' negotiations with the city of Wilmington and friend of the podcast Mike Purzycki, and their efforts to fight back against local austerity. Show Notes: Overview of the issues being negotiated Latest update on the Gilpin Fire Station IAFF Local 1590 FB Page...
Network Delaware organizer Branden Fletcher joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his work in the Rt 9 corridor, the shooting of Yahim Harris, and why it is important to elect Bernie Sanders president. Show Notes: Petition with more info on Yahim Harris Help out with Network Delaware Donate to Bernard...
On New Years Eve 2019, RE Vanella looks forward at the year ahead and talks about how you can write letters to Chelsea Manning, one of America's most prominent political prisoners. Show Notes: Letter-writing steps Background on Chelsea Manning...
A group of organizers, gathered by Erika Gutierrez, join RE Vanella in the bunker to highlight some of the non-electoral organizing that is going on across the state, from student art to helping the homeless. Show Notes: The new Route 9 credit union Fouryouth Productions (website in process) Fouryouth Productions FB Hope for Humanity Instagram...
On the night of the Labour loss in Britain, RE Vanella and Karl the Producer try to talk about anything else: including a new poll that shows Chris Coons in trouble, the Afghanistan papers and the military industrial complex, and an update on some local campaigns. Show Notes: The Chris Coons poll Ro Khanna on the defense budget Stanley McChrystal in Wilmington John Bercow on Jeremy Corbyn...
Freelance writer and former Splinter news editor Paul Blest joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the GOP's favorite Democrat, how the news frames political issues to favor the center, and what the future has in store for progressive candidates and progressive media. Show Notes: Jess interview on WDEL Paul's piece on Jess Full Chomsky interview Chris Coons sympathizes with Kavanaugh pt 1 Chris Coons sympathizes with Kavanaugh pt 2 Paul's coverage of Coons' "discord" comments...
Author and Current Affairs editor Nathan J Robinson joins RE Vanella from New Orleans to talk about definitions of socialism, what actual socialist institutions look like, and his experience in building a left-wing media publication in Current Affairs. Show Notes: How to Build Socialist Institutions essay Buy the book Ownership & Control Essay Nathan J Robinson memoir Q&A With a Conservative Student Nathan's debate column...
Super-producer emeritus Margaret Hu rejoins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her experience as a child of immigrants, how she ended up in Delaware activism, and how the city of Wilmington comes across to a newcomer.
Community organizer and city council candidate Shané Darby joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her experiences in community organizing, depression, and the lessons we can learn from African history and Caribbean solidarity. Show Notes: Shané's city council website Donate to Shané...
RE Vanella heads to Jessica Scarane for Senate HQ on launch day to talk with the campaign team, the volunteers, and the candidate herself. All of the organizing we've been talking about for the last year, all the infrastructure that is being built up, this is what it looks like in action. Show Notes: Jess's Website Donate to Jess Volunteer for Jess...
State Representative Paul Baumbach joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about how he got into politics, some of the issues that he has worked on in his career in Dover, and the parts of Delaware politics that need to change.
Senator Chris Coons (D-Highlands) believes that Americans shouldn't protest in certain ways. Professor Harvey J Kaye joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the proud American tradition of radicalism, and why real change will mean not playing by the rules that people like Coons put in place. Show Notes: Chris Coons getting angry about booing Buy the book...
News Journal reporter Karl Baker and returning champion Jordan Howell join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the shady practices of Delaware corporations, how this connects to Rudy Giuliani and his goons, and some of the funny LLC names registered in Delaware. Show Notes: Subscribe to the News Journal
A show update about the work Rob has been doing outside the bunker, new artwork and content, an update on Lula, and how you can donate just a bit of money to make hundreds of Highlands residents very angry. Show Notes: Rob on Jakim Mohammad's Show
We have a double header! First, state rep candidate Larry Lambert joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his race and roots in the 7th district. Then, Alexandra Rojas , director of Justice Democrats, joins to talk about her background in activism and how Justice Democrats got started. Show Notes: More info on Larry Donate to Larry More info on Justice Democrats...
Karl the producer joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his research into poverty in the suburbs, and how it has been affecting Delaware specifically. An episode for the wonks. Show Notes: Karl's thread on suburban poverty in Delaware Karl's essay on nationwide suburban poverty Carbon emissions map Ferguson fines and fees...
It's a debate episode! Fellow content producer Sam Barry joins RE Vanella in the bunker, moderated by returning champion Coby Owens, to talk about social media, leftist organizing, and the correct way to go about making change in Delaware. Show Notes: The tweet that caused all this Whip Count podcast Donate to Stephanie Barry...
State representative candidate Madinah Wilson-Anton joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about her experiences with the Delaware Way down in Dover, the full story behind a stump speech line, and whether or not Rob is the anti-christ. Show Notes: Donate to Madinah Volunteer for Madinah Learn more about Madinah...
The bunker heads to Market St to record a multi-part episode from the third Democratic debate. Guests include activist Coby Owens, DWFI chair Debbie Silverman, new city councilman Chris Johnson, some kids from UD that interview Rob, Wilmington non-resident Josh Whittaker, and a Trump supporter named John.
Author of 'Capital City' Samuel Stein and local housing activist Shyanne Miller join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the history of planning, the rise of gentrification, and how this ties in with the blight bill bring put forth in Wilmington. Show Notes: Buy the book A brief explainer of the blight bill (subscribe to the newspaper)...
Activist Kirsten Walther joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about coasters, how power gets built, an anti-labor letter to the editor that never actually gets read, and the possibility that there are several Jeffrey Epsteins still out there. Show Notes: The briefly mentioned letter to the editor Network Delaware events...
Activist and former state representative candidate Jakim Mohammad joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about how his experiences in New York shaped the way he thinks, Delaware’s Scott Walker, and some hyperlocal issues going on in Wilmington and how they connect to a larger picture. Show Notes: Shooting an Elephant Analysis Shooting an Elephant Text Jakim Facebook , Twitter , Instagram...
Ashley SK Davis of Pieces of a Dream joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about how she got into dance, what the role of art is in expanding peoples' political consciousness, and how racism is a bit like having bad breath. Show Notes: Pieces of a Dream Website Facebook Twitter Instagram...
Reporters Jeanne Kuang and Lex Wilson join RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the crazy world of property taxes in Delaware, and what sorts of things happen when the state refuses to do its job for over forty years. Show Notes: Main story, describing the issue Specifically about Wilmington Politicians’ inaction A calculator tool that allows you to figure out where you stand relative to others...
Former state rep candidate Don Allan joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his new organization, We Are Sussex, the lessons he learned about changing the Democratic brand down south, and how much water it takes to clean a chicken. Show Notes: We Are Sussex FB page
