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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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- 2 days ago39 min
Well, That Went Better Than Expected!
Oliver Weilein and Laura Bergus discuss recent elections in Johnson County, Iowa, and the country.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Before We Get the Money Out of Politics
Laura and Nick Bergus discuss, compare, and contrast the finances behind the jail campaign--for and against.
- 1 weeks ago1h 16m
How Will We Come Back Together After This?
Oliver Weilein and Laura Bergus discuss the emerging financial plight of the Iowa City Community School District, and how leaders will have to set aside their differences after November 3--even the ones who aren't showing up in good faith.
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
The Schools' Problems Are All of Our Problems
Oliver Weilein and Laura Bergus discuss recent issues that have come before the Iowa City city council, including the need for replacing poster kiosks for flyering downtown, and the communal plight of the Iowa City Community School District.
- 3 weeks ago39 min
Why Do You Presume Bad Faith?
Nick Bergus and Laura Bergus discuss the arguments for and against building the proposed jail and sheriff's department, and how the "only this" assertions of the "Vote Yes" team fall flat.
- 3 weeks ago45 min
We Didn't Hail the Dark Lord
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.
- 4 weeks ago38 min
It's Gonna Be Messy
Laura Bergus and Nick Bergus discuss the challenges of building or having trust in and between leaders, constituents, and local governments.
- Oct 3, 202656 min
Transparency on Process is Better Than Nothing?
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.
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