Not Quite Quorum - Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein

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**Not Quite Quorum – Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein**

Conversations about Iowa City, focusing on issues facing our local government and community.

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Is Beef Days A Very Vegan Event? Jul 18, 2026

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Children of Blood and Bone

A Canticle for Liebowitz

His Majesty’s Dragon

The Blade Itself

Why Didn't I Know Better Than to Post on Facebook? Jul 11, 2026

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Laura dives in solo to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ recent $7.6Million in unbudgeted property purchases, approved prior to any disclosure to the public.

What's Going On (with the Jail Convos)??? Jul 04, 2026

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Watch the July 1 Board of Supervisors’ work session here.

Watch the July 2 Board of Supervisors’ formal meeting here.

Join the conversation at johnsoncountydeservesbetter.org!

By the numbers: jailfacts.org.

What's Changed Since July 10, 2024? Jun 28, 2026

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Laura Bergus and Nick Bergus discuss the current status of Johnson County’s journey towards a new jail, revisiting an early Board of Supervisors work session on the topic, held July 10, 2024.

What Can NYC Learn from IC? Jun 27, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss the recent big wins in the New York Democratic primary for Democratic Socialists, and how it relates to local politics in Iowa CIty and Johnson County.

Can We Figure Out Where the Snow Goes? Jun 19, 2026

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Oliver Weilein and Laura Bergus discuss recent Iowa City city council actions, like a new pilot for a couple of protected bike lanes on Dodge and Governor Streets this fall. And Oliver shares what it feels like to be solidly outside of the elites' club.

Books recommended this episode:
King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild

The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

When Will We Know the Jail Ballot Language? Jun 15, 2026

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Laura and Nick Bergus discuss continued myths surrounding the Johnson County jail, and what we will be asked to believe.

Who Needs Permission to Vote No? Jun 13, 2026

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Books recommended this episode:

Means and Ends by Zoe Baker

The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings

What Does Tuesday Tell Us About November? Jun 07, 2026