Should We Fear the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?

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.

Is Beef Days A Very Vegan Event?

Books mentioned this episode: Children of Blood and Bone [https://search.icpl.org/GroupedWork/6c4e7d6a-bdce-c526-1d81-fa8854529c7a-eng/Home?searchId=836991&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex] A Canticle for Liebowitz [https://search.icpl.org/Record/60482?searchId=836982&recordIndex=1&page=1&referred=resultIndex] His Majesty’s Dragon [https://search.icpl.org/GroupedWork/7c785dee-01aa-8f3f-d2e9-9d03ea7fd652-eng/Home?searchId=837005&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex] The Blade Itself [https://search.icpl.org/Record/135330?searchId=837000&recordIndex=1&page=1&referred=resultIndex]

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.

What's Going On (with the Jail Convos)???

Watch the July 1 Board of Supervisors’ work session here [https://johnson-county.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=3692]. Watch the July 2 Board of Supervisors’ formal meeting here [https://johnson-county.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=3693]. Join the conversation at johnsoncountydeservesbetter.org [http://johnsoncountydeservesbetter.org]! By the numbers: jailfacts.org [http://jailfacts.org].

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.