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Not Quite Quorum

by Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein
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  • We Didn't Hail the Dark Lord

    October 13, 2026 · 46 min

    Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein reflect on a recent press conference against the proposed jail, and discuss their futile efforts to save a homeless dog.

  • It's Gonna Be Messy

    October 12, 2026 · 39 min

    Laura Bergus and Nick Bergus discuss the challenges of building or having trust in and between leaders, constituents, and local governments.

  • Transparency on Process is Better Than Nothing?

    October 3, 2026 · 57 min

    Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein discuss the process of determining whether/when/how to release body camera footage of a police shooting, and Oliver is reading a new book on municipal socialism.

  • Human Rights, A Biased Forum, and Listening to Each Other

    September 26, 2026 · 44 min

    Nick Bergus and Laura Bergus discuss jail bond events the week of September 21, 2026: Iowa City Human Rights Commission, League of Women Voters Pro-Jail Forum, and Dream City's ongoing Community Conversations.

  • Why You Haven't Seen the Footage Yet

    September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

    We break down the bureaucracy of moving towards release of video footage of Iowa City's first police killing in 30 years, reflect on several other recent tragedies, and talk about the horror of the Johnson County Sheriff's error(s) that…

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  • It Feels Like Too Much

    September 25, 2026 · 15 min

    I recorded this short late-night voice memo after a week of tragedies in our community. I took this picture while I was trying to take in some nature, immediately after watching all of the footage of the man killed by Iowa City Police…

  • How Does ICE Use Our Jail?

    September 12, 2026 · 47 min

    Laura and Nick Bergus discuss how federal immigration enforcement already happens at the Johnson County Jail, and how ICE can expand its reach if we build a bigger jail.

  • Why's That Back on the Agenda?

    September 11, 2026 · 34 min

    Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein discuss the procedure of a recently deferred vote coming back on the Iowa City city council agenda, and what happens next.

  • Why Did We Delay the Vote to Add More Police?

    September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    Oliver Weilein and Laura Bergus discuss the Iowa City city council meeting discussion and vote to defer the decision to add three full-time police officers, and recount the community conversation at Dream Fest about the proposed Johnson…

  • Why Isn't It Just a Building?

    August 31, 2026 · 41 min

    Laura Bergus and Nick Bergus discuss how we can do hard things if we think just a little bit creatively and avoid falling into the trap of shortsightedness.

  • Why Couldn't We Create Public Libraries Today?

    August 28, 2026 · 60 min

    Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein discuss the upcoming city council meeting, including the proposal to add three new police officers.

  • Is the Jail Our Highest Priority?

    August 26, 2026 · 47 min

    Laura and Nick Bergus discuss Johnson County's request to build a larger, new jail, highlighting what the expected $125M total spend WON'T include.

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About the show

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