Not Quite Quorum - Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein

Latest Episodes:

Haven't We Tried All of That Before? Apr 17, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss the upcoming city council meeting agenda, public records on private platforms, and Johnson County electoral politics.

What Are We Balancing in Housing Policy? Apr 12, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss housing policy, proposed property tax reform, and what it takes to win elections.

Can You Explain Non-Market Housing One More Time? Apr 03, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss factors they consider relating to housing affordability, a community leader's press conference on the Ped Mall, and listening to The Youth.

How Do Traffic Stops Lead to Deportation? Mar 28, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss the No Kings! rally in Iowa City, propose an idea for funding non-police responses to conflict, and remind local elected officials to not violate 1st Amendment rights.

Should Iowa City Have More Dinosaurs? Mar 20, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss some of Iowa City's youngest residents' feedback about our town, the weirdness of Johnson County Supervisors' race, and present-day lessons from the the losers who propped up the Third Reich.

What if We Named it the Le Guin? Mar 13, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss Iowa City's first municipally developed social housing project, field mediation program progress, and question the plans for a new jail.

What Are Anarchist Calisthenics? Mar 07, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss how we can practice ethical decision-making when the rules don't make sense.

What's the Press Agenda? Feb 28, 2026

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Oliver and Laura talk with a DI reporter, admire pelicans, and talk about the upcoming social housing development on Summit Street.

What's "Naturally Occurring" Affordable Housing? Feb 21, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss urban renewal districts, a permanent supportive housing project with the VA, and more.

What the Flock is Happening? Feb 14, 2026

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Oliver and Laura discuss recent developments with Flock cameras in Johnson County.