Not Quite Quorum - Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein

Latest Episodes:

How Could We Improve Budget Season? Feb 07, 2026

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Laura and Oliver discuss the balance between spending hours in public meetings and...not having nearly enough public discussion about the City's moral document: it's annual budget.

What's Field Mediation Response? Jan 31, 2026

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Iowa City residents! Have a complaint or need information, submit your questions and concerns to ICGovXpress!

These Weeks Feel Like Decades Jan 24, 2026

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We reflect on the resistance in the Twin Cities, Iowa City budget meetings, and answer a listener's request for practical actions towards abolition.

What's the Role of A City Councilor? Jan 17, 2026

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Laura and Oliver discuss different approaches to local public service.

How Are We Supposed to Cope Right Now?! Jan 09, 2026

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Content warning for: murder, fascism.

Bonus Episode! What If Constituents Care Who's Mayor? Jan 03, 2026

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Nick gives his strong opinion about the opacity of how Iowa City decides who serves as the presiding officer and face of the city.

What's Wrong with Horse Trading? Jan 02, 2026

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Laura and Oliver discuss what it's like to evaluate issues on the merits, leading from values, and not holding grudges.

Who's Scared of Changing the Status Quo? Dec 26, 2025

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Oliver and Laura discuss the upcoming budget discussions for Iowa City, and examine how some folks prefer to keep our current systems of oppression in place.

Are We Keeping the Right Pool Elevation? Dec 20, 2025

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We discuss the Burlington Street bridge project, and Laura reveals which City employee has the best mustache.

Why Aren't We Better at Sharing Power? Dec 13, 2025

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We discuss the impossible task of Iowa City's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the challenge of leaders who hoard power.