Brigid Bergin

Reporter

Brigid Bergin is an award-winning senior reporter on the People and Power desk.

Read Brigid's latest reporting on Gothamist.

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Brigid Bergin appears in the following:

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

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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? 

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'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." 

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Back-to-School Check In

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Chalkbeat reporter Michael Elsen-Rooney on the challenges facing students and educators this year. 

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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' 

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Summer in the City: Brooklyn Edition!

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

As summer wanes, a look at some warm weather attractions in Brooklyn.

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2023 US Open Preview

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The 2023 US Open began this week.

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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

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A Guide to Booze-Free Drinks and Spirits

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

A guide to mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages.

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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?

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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. 

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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.

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WGA Strike Update

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

We check in on the latest news of the WGA strike.

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A New Teen Sex Comedy Pulls No Punches

Monday, August 28, 2023

'Bottoms' is a new movie starring Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott.

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Pop Fandom Has Never Been More Expensive

Monday, August 28, 2023

Why have Pop concerts become so expensive, and what are the consequences?

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Breaking Down the Yankees Disappointing Season

Monday, August 28, 2023

Why do the Yankees suck?

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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

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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"

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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

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The Women's World Cup Heads into the Knockout Rounds

Thursday, August 03, 2023

The Women's World Cup Heads into the Knockout Rounds

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