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Why Didn't I Know Better Than to Post on Facebook?
Season 2 Episode 35
Laura dives in solo to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ recent $7.6Million in unbudgeted property purchases, approved prior to any disclosure…
5 hours ago
What's Going On (with the Jail Convos)???
Season 2 Episode 34
Watch the July 1 Board of Supervisors’ work session here.
Watch the July 2 Board of Supervisors’ formal meeting here.
Join the conversation at johnsonc…
6 days, 14 hours ago
What's Changed Since July 10, 2024?
Season 2 Episode 33
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…
1 week, 5 days ago
What Can NYC Learn from IC?
Season 2 Episode 32
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 Io…
2 weeks ago
Can We Figure Out Where the Snow Goes?
Season 2 Episode 31
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 Gov…
3 weeks ago
When Will We Know the Jail Ballot Language?
Season 2 Episode 30
Laura and Nick Bergus discuss continued myths surrounding the Johnson County jail, and what we will be asked to believe.
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Who Needs Permission to Vote No?
Season 2 Episode 29
Books recommended this episode:
Means and Ends by Zoe Baker
The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings
4 weeks ago
What Does Tuesday Tell Us About November?
Season 2 Episode 28
Laura and Nick Bergus check in about the Democratic primary results and what they might teach us about the jail vote in November.
1 month ago
What Makes for a Healthy Discussion on the Dais?
Season 2 Episode 27
Oliver Weilein and Laura Bergus discuss city council's recent agreement to help out some displaced tenants.
1 month ago
Who Gets to Define Public Safety?
Season 2 Episode 26
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 m…
1 month, 1 week ago