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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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This is our second part in a series about the homelessness crisis in Wilmington, recorded over the course of the winter storm in late January and early February. In this episode, we move from Christina Park to Saints Andrew and Matthew (SSAM) Episcopal Church, which has served as another one of the front lines for dealing with homelessness in the city.We speak again to Patrick Burke, rector at SSAM, as well as Brenna, Dawn, and Jax of Food Not Bombs who have been helping staff the kitchens. We discuss the practical matters of feeding people during a winter emergency, preventing death and burnout, and what the issue of homelessness means in a broader spiritual sense.Show Notes:Food Not Bombs LinktreeFood Not Bombs InstagramGet microfic from Jax by donating to FNBFriendship House
This is our first part in a series about the homelessness crisis in Wilmington, recorded over the course of the winter storm in late January and early February. In this episode, we head to Christina Park and speak to Professor Steve Metraux and Rev. Patrick Burke of SSAM, and then hear from Friendship House Executive Director Kim Eppehimer about what their plans are for the temporary shelter there.Show Notes:Delaware, we have to fix Wilmington's new Skid Row
Tide Shift Justice executive director Meryem Dede joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her background as a public defender and how that got her involved in the advocacy she is working on how advancing fines and fees reform among broader criminal justice reform.Show Notes:Injuries reported during violent crackdown at Georgetown prisonWho’s behind Leave Delaware?The Reform Room: Talking Criminal Justice with Governor Meyer
Chancery Daily and local historian Dael Norwood join Rob in the bunker to talk about what the near-future might hold for Delaware corporate law updates and how that interacts with the largesse of the General Assembly.Show Notes:What Rough Beach Slouches Towards Dover?Elon Musk called on corporations to ditch Delaware. They didn't listen.What makes the Delaware Court of Chancery unique
In a twist on the normal formula, we have a full 70+ minute episode with Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton as a bonus episode this week, and a quicker episode with the crew as our main episode. In this episode, Bill and Karl talk with Rob about the violence and occupation in Minneapolis over the last several weeks.
US Senate candidate and Chris Coons challenger Christopher Beardsley joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his own foreign policy experience, the importance of addressing our housing crisis, how to leverage the existing Democratic Party into a statewide primary victory.Show Notes:Christopher Beardsley websiteDonation linkDelaware, we have to fix Wilmington's new Skid Row
As the legislature returns to session, we look forward to what we can expect them to accomplish this year, and then we look back to legislatures of years past to see what has changed and what hasn't. We look at an op-ed from an old-school News Journal editor and then a profile of Rep. Al O Plant, who was doing it like no one else was.Show Notes:The Press Room updatesWhat Rough Beast Slouches Toward Dover?
Redding Consortium Co-Chair and State Senator Tizzy Lockman joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the recent Redding Consortium vote to consolidate all the school districts in northern New Castle County, how it came about, and what it actually means.Show Notes:Redding Consortium siteCoverage of the Redding decisionContact Sen. Lockman at elizabeth.lockman@delaware.gov
Journalists Jordan Howell and Jakim Mohammed join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about another move that is being made to further gut public transportation in Delaware and how we can help stop it. Then, Rae Krantz comes in to discuss her run for state representative and her theory of change for how Delaware's government needs to work differently. Also: introducing the Gumboro Groyper.Show Notes:Episode with Matt Meyer talking about transitIn SEPTA budget battle, Meyer missed the momentReach out to the governor and your legislatorRae's website, Facebook, Instagram, and donation
The crew records another late-breaking episode discussing Julianne Murray's wrongful persecution, the data center and AI slop, the male loneliness epidemic, and why our education system should never change no matter what.Show Notes:Christina Elliot GoFundMe, please giveFrancis Fukuyama and Henry Blodget talk about their weird AI stuff
Another person has been killed by the Department of Corrections' medical neglect. Richard Flippin's aunt Christina joined Rob in the bunker to talk about what happened and what needs to happen next.Show Notes:GoFundMe for the familyDOC statement
To quote the great Tom Gordon: "My office blew up."As we wait for new equipment in the wake of a mild electrical explosion incident, the crew discusses one of our oldest topics of interest: Buccini Pollin's attempts to reshape Wilmington's downtown into this video, and how it has played out in their new boutique grocery store.Show Notes:Donate to the Delaware CallCrepes, craft brews & more headed to Wilmington's Market StreetSneak peek of downtown Wilmington's only grocery store opening on Market StreetJordan Howell's east side pieces
Kirsten, Bill, Karl, and Rob discuss One Battle After Another, the novel it was based on Vineland, and the real historical background and context for the types of events covered in the movie.Show Notes:Mother Country Radicals
Journalist Lisa Power joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how she got connected with the Delaware Call and then going over her first piece exposing a loophole that could allow ICE to access DMV data in Delaware.Show Notes:Obscure loophole in state police database allows ICE access to Delaware DMV information
State Senator Eric Buckson joins Rob in the bunker to talk about his background in Delaware and Delaware politics, his takes on some of the things going through the legislature, and how he became one of Delaware's top Facebook influencers.Show Notes:Wilmington passes new oversight rule for the embattled Land Bank
We begin by discussing the recent reassessment decision in the Court of Chancery, as well as some meta-discussion about how people have been discussing reassessment. Then, reviewing the historic election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City.Show Notes:New Castle County tax bills coming after judge denies landlord lawsuitZohran Victory SpeechObama’s Lost Army
Representative Emeritus John Kowalko passed away this past weekend at the age of 80. In this episode, we remember his legacy.Past Kowalko Episodes:E14 - A Cabal of Corruption (w/John Kowalko)E167 - Representative Emeritus (w/John Kowalko)E268 - Medicare Disadvantage (w/ John Kowalko)The Fun Part - The People GaggedE296 - They Propose, We Dispose (w/ John Kowalko)Karl's piece: https://delawarecall.com/2025/10/26/keeper-of-the-flame/
New reassessment expert Jess Scarane joins Rob in the bunker for what is now the third part of a series about the property reassessment meltdown. They discuss the Court of Chancery trial about the legality of split tax rates, Wilmington's undefined internal reassessment, and the reemergence of the evil triangle at the Oct 7th reassessment hearings.Show Notes:Past two episodes
Madinah takes Austin. Then, Spotlight Delaware Deputy Editor Karl Baker joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the state of the media nationally and the pressures facing reporters locally.Show Notes:State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton shows off comedy chops on 'Kill Tony'
A brief update on ICE, local political candidates, and FOIA requests. You'll have to pay to get more.
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