The general election is finally over, so we get together to talk about what the results in Delaware and nationwide mean both in the short-term and the long-term. Show Notes: For those confused by the first two minutes Election Results Delaware Call Fundraiser...
State House candidate Terrell Williams joins Rob in the bunker about his background, some of the reasons why he's running for office, and his views on various issues from police reform to homeownership. Show Notes: Terrell's website Donate to Terrell Debunking vote by mail myths Full Bernie video...
Wilmington resident Sharee Congo and journalist Lauren Gill join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the horrible story behind Operation Safe Streets and how it forced its way into Sharee's life. Trigger warning for description of police violence. Show Notes: ACLU-DE's report
A sentence puts a period on the Kathy v Kathy saga, for now, as the Kathy trial finishes off with spears, Narcan, and a resignation letter lost in the ether. Rob, Bill, Kirsten, and Karl finish off the saga by talking about what happened and what's next. Show Notes: News Journal coverage Karl Baker's Delaware Call piece ACLU Report Delaware Call Fundraiser...
In the wake of the latest hurricane, activist Maria Beauchamp joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the fallout of the latest storm in Puerto Rico and how that connects to longer-running issues in the colony. Show Notes: Maria's first episode
ACLU-DE President Mike Brickner joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the Delaware Supreme Court striking down vote by mail and same-day voter registration. What happened, what happens next, and why these bills were so important. Show Notes: Call article on initial bill Call article on vote by mail concerns Call article on the lawsuit Supreme Court decision Early Voting information...
Author and activist Claire Snyder-Hall joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her new book "Battling the Prince" and how her background in political theory combined with her experiences in Rehoboth Beach politics. Show Notes: Buy the Book
Food and Water Watch activist Greg Layton joins Rob in the bunker to give an update on the planned biogas plant in Seaford and what still needs to be done to fight for environmental justice in Sussex. Show Notes: Greg's op-ed in the Delaware Call Greg's previous episode...
Jason Scott, Jordyn Pusey, and Tye Grier join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the results of the 2022 state primaries. What were the results, what do they mean, and what happens next? Show Notes: News Journal coverage of the results Join the Delaware Working Families Party Primary Election Results...
First State Abortion Fund chair Kori Beaman joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the conception and function of the FSAF, how they plan to actually help people seeking abortions in and out of state, and what political changes need to be made to protect that right for everyone. Show Notes: First State Abortion Fund ACLU Polling Abortion Hotline Announcement...
Musician, writer, and podcast host Jason Myles joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about his background in music and radical politics, his essay on Woodstock '99, and what we can do in everyday life to advance a better world. Show Notes: This is Revolution podcast TIR Video Essays Remembering Woodstock '99...
Judge Carpenter has decided: Kathy McGuiness is still guilty, though slightly less so. Rob and Bill go through the latest decision and what it means for sentencing and how the rest of state government will respond. Show Notes: News Journal coverage of the decision
Local author and historian Steven Leech joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the history of jazz in Wilmington, covered in his book Boysie's Horn, and how that related to larger changes over the history of Wilmington. Show Notes: Boysie's Horn
RD13 Vice Chair Jordyn Pusey joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the many grievances surrounding the recent endorsement process in the 1st District County Council Race. Show Notes: Cookout Canvass with DeShanna
Soon-to-be-former News Journal Visual Journalist Jerry Habraken joins Rob in the bunker in an episode from the archives where they talk about his background, some fun stories from his past, the rules of cricket, and what Wilmington looks like to an outsider. Show Notes: Jerry's work on Delaware Online
Southbridge Civic Association Vice President Haneef Salaam joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how a community-supported development process was blocked by the city of Wilmington, and what that might mean for their broader goals to remake the city in BPG's image. See you Monday at noon. Show Notes: Amanda Fries's article on the process Trouble at the Christina Landing townhomes Four Keys to Success...
State Treasurer Colleen Davis joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how a path through health care brought her into politics, what the role of the Treasurer entails, and what someone in that position can and can't do. Show Notes: Colleen Davis's campaign website Treasurer's website Patriotic Millionaires...
The Kathy fight moves across the green to Legislative Hall as the State Senate considers a resolution to remove Kathy McGuiness from office. We walk through the play by play before talking about what might be next in the legislative process. Show Notes: Pete's statement The DOJ responds...
Councilwoman Shané Darby joins Rob in the bunker to talk about why she's primarying Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha and what she wants to accomplish once she's in the State House. Show Notes: Shané's site Donate to Shané Shané's story in the News Journal Nnamdi Town Hall...
State House candidate James Taylor joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how his background in Wilmington led him to Berklee and back again, why he's running for office, and what needs to be done to fix Delaware government. Show Notes: James's site Donate to James Pascal Robert article Gulftainer update...
The trial of the century has (mostly) wrapped up. Rob and Bill walk through the charges, the reactions, and what happens next. Then, we recap the last two days leading up to the verdict, and the various goofs and gags that ensued. Show Notes: John Carney's statement General Assembly statement Donate to WFP Candidates Volunteer for WFP Candidates...
State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how the last few weeks of the legislative session has gone, giving a deeper look into how several progressive priorities (and some corporate priorities) have failed. We then talk about how it might be possible to make real progressive change. Show Notes: Coverage of the Admin Committee Donate to Madinah Nnamdi Town Hall Sign up for the Working Families Party...
In a miraculous turn of events, the trial of the century is now running ahead of schedule. The defense rests, but not before bashing MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson a few more times and trying to determine what Kathy knew and when she knew it. Ahead of closing arguments and a potential verdict, Rob and Bill discuss the their thoughts on the case so far.
The state finally rested its case today after calling a few more witnesses. After trying to get the whole case thrown out again, the defense begins with its slate of hardcore Kathy-heads and their favorite person: former Pennsylvania auditor Eugene DePasquale. Also, more phone calls from MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson.
Week 3 of the Kathy trial has begun. After we learn a little bit about court procedure, the state's witnesses continue with more insight on the Lovecraftian nightmare that makes up the Office of the Auditor of Accounts. Then, Hall of Famer and DOJ Investigator Frank Robinson comes to the stand to discuss his many phone calls with Kathy whistleblowers.
As the Kathy McGuiness trial ended its second week, Kathy's hyper-paranoid office shenanigans are explored by even more witnesses. Also, is Judge Carpenter finally tamping down on the razzle dazzle?
More witnesses on Day 6 of the Kathy McGuiness trial: more haters, more p-cards, and more hostile workplace environments. We also learn more about the man, the myth, the legend: Thomas Van Horn.
RD18 Candidate Sophie Phillips joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how her background led her to get involved in environmental justice advocacy, her tenure as Miss Delaware, and what her priorities will be as a state legislator. Show Notes: Sophie's website Donate to Sophie's campaign Volunteer for Sophie...
On Day 5 of the Kathy trial, we hear from the infamous but largely innocent My Campaign Group, as well as Kathy's infamous but largely innocent daughter. Also, why it's hard to prosecute for a crime when everyone's doing it.
This is the time of fake friends. As the Kathy McGuiness trial enters its second week, we begin to hear from former (and current) employees about how Kathy treats people who speak out against her. Also, how a oppo-driven trek across the state indirectly led to witness intimidation charges.
