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 lawsuit
• Zohran Victory Speech
• Obama’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 Gagged
• E296 - 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.

Governor Matt Meyer, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any questions. You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. If you decide to answer questions now without a lawyer present, you have the right to stop answering at any time.

Show Notes:

• The December 2023 update on reassessment
• Governor Matt Meyer CALLED OUT
• Mass Appraisal of Real Property 2025 Reassessment
• Australian firm buys Boxwood Amazon plant for $392M

Migrant rights activists Maria Beauchamp and Andrew Ramsaran join Rob in the bunker to talk about the state of ICE and immigration in Delaware and how people are taking action to stop the worst atrocities.

Show Notes:

• Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice
• Delaware Call Fall Classic
• No Borders Delaware
• La Esperanza
• More on Avelo

Fellow podcaster Rachel Krantz joins Rob in the bunker to talk about some of the various topics she's covered from property taxes to the data center to the general weirdness of legislative hall. Then, the bunker announces its first official endorsement of 2026.

Show Notes:

• This Is The Delaware Way Podcast
• New lawsuit against property taxes
• Delaware Call Fall Classic

Historian Harvey J Kaye joined Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the current moment in American politics (recorded before this Wednesday) with an eye towards a surge in leftist candidates across the country. Then, they discuss Karl's recent essay on the labor history of Delaware's chicken plants.

Show Notes:

• The Chicken War

A late-night spiritual exploration of the Delaware Way.

Show Notes:

• Delaware Grapevine: A Tale of Delaware Politics