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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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- 1 weeks ago46 min
How Does ICE Use Our Jail?
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.
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Why's That Back on the Agenda?
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.
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
Why Did We Delay the Vote to Add Police?
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 County jail.
- 3 weeks ago41 min
Why Isn't It Just a Building?
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.
- 3 weeks ago59 min
Why Couldn't We Create Public Libraries Today?
Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein discuss the upcoming city council meeting, including the proposal to add three new police officers.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Is the Jail Our Highest Priority?
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.
- 4 weeks ago55 min
What Makes the Ped Mall Safe?
Oliver and Laura discuss the current proposal to hire more police, which was presented as the only answer to "Ped Mall Safety" at a city council work session. There are proven, in-progress alternatives that are cheaper and less likely to negatively impact our Black and brown neighbors. Let's try those first!
- Aug 15, 20261h 10m
How Does Dialectical Materialism Inform Local Choices?
Iowa City city council members Oliver Weilein and Laura Bergus discuss local politics. This week's episode includes critique of the Coralville mayor's choice to temporarily remove public comment from the city council agenda, and then Oliver takes a brief, deep dive into leftist politics, generally.
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