Not Quite Quorum

By Laura Bergus and Oliver Weilein

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

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

Not Quite Quorum episodes:

July 04, 2026 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.
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45min
June 28, 2026 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.
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38min
June 27, 2026 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.
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56min
June 19, 2026 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 Hochschild
The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
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41min
June 15, 2026 When Will We Know the Jail Ballot Language?
Laura and Nick Bergus discuss continued myths surrounding the Johnson County jail, and what we will be asked to believe.
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36min
June 13, 2026 Who Needs Permission to Vote No?
Books recommended this episode:
Means and Ends by Zoe Baker
The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings
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52min
June 07, 2026 What Does Tuesday Tell Us About November?
Laura and Nick Bergus check in about the Democratic primary results and what they might teach us about the jail vote in November.
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22min
June 05, 2026 What Makes for a Healthy Discussion on the Dais?
Oliver Weilein and Laura Bergus discuss city council's recent agreement to help out some displaced tenants.
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38min
May 30, 2026 Who Defines Public Safety?
Laura and Nick Bergus continue their weekly discussion of a proposed new Johnson County jail, focusing on how we define "public safety," and why it must be different than just the reactive State punishment system.
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54min
May 29, 2026 Are We Done with Silly(est) Season Yet??
Oliver and Laura discuss the upcoming primary election on June 2.
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44min

FAQs about Not Quite Quorum:

How many episodes does Not Quite Quorum have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.