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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How many episodes does Not Quite Quorum have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Not Quite Quorum episodes:

July 25, 2026 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.
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39min
July 24, 2026 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.
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48min
July 18, 2026 Is Beef Days A Very Vegan Event?
Books mentioned this episode:
Children of Blood and Bone
A Canticle for Liebowitz
His Majesty’s Dragon
The Blade Itself
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45min
July 11, 2026 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.
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22min
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

FAQs about Not Quite Quorum:

How many episodes does Not Quite Quorum have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.