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by Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein
Conversations about Iowa City, focusing on issues facing our local government and community.
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- 4 days ago38 min
What's Good Public Engagement Look Like?
Nick Bergus and Laura Bergus discuss the discourse about public discussion--about the proposed Johnson County jail, of course.
- 5 days ago47 min
Should We Fear the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
Oliver and Laura discuss right-wing fear-mongering around the DSA and how now is a terrible time for local leaders to silence dissent.
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Is Beef Days A Very Vegan Event?
Books mentioned this episode:Children of Blood and BoneA Canticle for LiebowitzHis Majesty’s DragonThe Blade Itself
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Why Didn't I Know Better Than to Post on Facebook?
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.
- 3 weeks ago45 min
What's Going On (with the Jail Convos)???
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.
- Jun 28, 202637 min
What's Changed Since July 10, 2024?
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.
- Jun 27, 202655 min
What Can NYC Learn from IC?
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.
- Jun 19, 202640 min
Can We Figure Out Where the Snow Goes?
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 HochschildThe First Law series by Joe AbercrombieStation Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
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