Brigid Bergin is an award-winning senior reporter on the People and Power desk.
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Elections and Voting Ahead of 2024; Climate Change and Prisons; Food Allergies on the Rise; Gen Z and Work
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Elections and Voting Ahead of 2024; Climate Change and Prisons; Food Allergies on the Rise; Gen Z's Unorthodox Entrance to the Office
Let's Talk About Roommate Etiquette
Thursday, August 31, 2023
How to navigate complicated roommate relationships with the hosts of the podcast Were You Raised By Wolves?
'The Shark is Broken' Takes You Behind-the-Scenes of 'Jaws'
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The stars of the new play "The Shark is Broken" about the contentious relationship between the actors who starred in "Jaws."
Back-to-School Check In
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Chalkbeat reporter Michael Elsen-Rooney on the challenges facing students and educators this year.
What Even is a Martini Nowadays?
Thursday, August 31, 2023
We debate what counts as a martini for our latest edition of 'Small Stakes, Big Opinions'
Summer in the City: Brooklyn Edition!
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
As summer wanes, a look at some warm weather attractions in Brooklyn.
Remembering Saxophonist James Casey, And Talking About Colorectal Cancer
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
James Casey, a previous guest on our show, passed away on Monday at the age of 40, after battling cancer
A Guide to Booze-Free Drinks and Spirits
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
A guide to mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages.
The Increase in Migrant Candy Sellers on the Subway
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Who are the migrants selling candy on the subway and what daily realities do they face?
A New Documentary Spotlights the Life of Political Powerhouse Bella Abzug
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
We speak to the filmmakers behind the new doc about powerful U.S. Representative Bella Abzug.
Where Does Upstate Begin? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
We debate where upstate New York really begins, or if it even exists at all.
A New Teen Sex Comedy Pulls No Punches
Monday, August 28, 2023
'Bottoms' is a new movie starring Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott.
Pop Fandom Has Never Been More Expensive
Monday, August 28, 2023
Why have Pop concerts become so expensive, and what are the consequences?
Local Politics; Montana Climate Ruling; BRICS Summit; Sibling Relationships
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Migrant housing, campaign finance & other local news; The Montana climate ruling & NYS; Russia, China & Africa; The nature of sibling relationships
Monday Morning Politics; Tracking Evictions; Student Loan Repayment; Suffering from "Campsickness"
Monday, August 21, 2023
Monday Morning Politics; Tracking Evictions; Student Loan Repayment; Suffering from "Campsickness"
Making Wine Accessible to All, Laura Lippman's "Prom Mom," Women's World Cup Previews, A New Play about Women's Basketball
Thursday, August 03, 2023
Making Wine Accessible to All, Laura Lippman's "Prom Mom," Women's World Cup Previews, A New Play about Women's Basketball
The Women's World Cup Heads into the Knockout Rounds
Thursday, August 03, 2023
The Women's World Cup Heads into the Knockout Rounds