Highlands Bunker – E53 – Misusing the Rat

Ed Note:  I don't pay as much attention to New Castle County politics as I should. I kinda like Matt Meyer based on... nothing(?)  Is that general favorability unfounded?  Yes.  I just said it was.   Is it wrong?  I don't know. Maybe let me know in the comments.  
 
Highlands Bunker - E53 - Misusing the Rat
County Executive Matt Meyer joins Rob in the bunker to talk about to talk about housing and homelessness, the challenges of running against an incumbent, and some of the controversy around the Delaware Board of Trade. Show Notes:

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