Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Budget Time in Albany; 'Glass Ceiling Index'; Colorectal Cancer; Too Many School Spirit Days?
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Budget negotiations in Albany heat up; The Economist's 'Glass Ceiling Index' of global women's work status; Colorectal cancer in younger adults; How many Spirit Days are too many?
This Week in Politics: Clipboards come out and petitioning begins for potential City Council candidates
Saturday, March 04, 2023
It's the first week of signature gathering as New York City Council candidates work to secure a spot on the ballot for the June 27th primary.
In 2024 re-election bid, NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand touts wins and talks tough
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The spy balloon from China is causing anxiety from coast to coast. On Morning Edition, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand offers her analysis as she ramps up her 20-24 re-election bid
Grieving Tyre Nichols; Banning Mercury in Beauty Products; Leaving NYC; New Etiquette
Friday, February 03, 2023
Charles Blow on mourning in public; AM Reyes on the ban on mercury in cosmetic products; Why Black families are leaving NYC; New York Magazine's new etiquette
Thursday Morning Politics with Rep. Goldman; NYS Budget and More; When You Are Your Parent's Retirement Plan; What Feels Like Groundhog Day to You?
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Thursday Morning Politics with Rep. Goldman; NYS Budget; When You Are Your Parent's Retirement Plan; What Feels Like Groundhog Day to You?
The George Santos Saga Continues
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
We catch up on the latest controversies surrounding New York congressman George Santos.
Lawsuit alleges lifetime jury ban harms Black New Yorkers and undermines democracy
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
More than 1 in 4 otherwise eligible Black Manhattanites are barred from juries because of a felony conviction. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports that claim is at the heart of a new lawsuit.
‘Voters should not be disregarded’: Alvin Bragg reflects on first year as Manhattan’s DA
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Manhattan's top prosecutor reflects on becoming Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin's target and what he needs to improve next year in a one-on-one with WNYC's Brigid Bergin.
Georgia Heads to a Runoff...Again
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Midterms aren't over yet. Once again, Georgia is headed to a runoff Senate election on December 6th.
A Shadow Looms Over Qatar For The World Cup
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
An estimated 6,500 migrant workers have died constructing the infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup, and Qatar's record on women's and LGBTQ rights have also raised concerns.
What It Takes To Engage Young Voters
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Jack Lobel, deputy communications director and spokesperson for Voters of Tomorrow, joins us to talk about some of the organizing work that goes into sustaining the youth vote.
Navigating the Adderall Shortage with ADHD
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
A professor of cognitive psychology joins us to dispel misconceptions about ADHD and the medication commonly used to treat it, Adderall.
The People's Guide To Power: How'd It Go In NY And Around The Country?
Sunday, November 13, 2022
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about the results of the 2022 midterms, and where we go from here.
Election Updates
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
WNYC's City Hall and politics reporter Brigid Bergin shares updates on major races the day after election day.
An Election Day Informal, Unofficial, Thoroughly Unscientific Exit Poll
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Brigid Bergin joins to discuss her reporting on the process of voting and tallying votes.
The People's Guide To Power: The Stakes Of The 2022 Midterms
Sunday, November 06, 2022
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about what's at stake for the country, and the NY/NJ region, in this year's elections.
Early voting begins as Youngkin and Hochul rally with supporters
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
This will be a busy week across the region as candidates make closing arguments to voters. WNYC's Brigid Bergin and Michael Hill discuss what voters need to know.
The People's Guide To Power: The Power Of The Law To Protect Voting
Sunday, October 30, 2022
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about threats to our election infrastructure, and how the law protects against them.
Early Voting Begins!
Friday, October 28, 2022
Election Day is November 8, and early voting in New York and New Jersey begins tomorrow.
Monday politics: Absentee ballot lawsuit, NY gubernatorial debate and early voting
Monday, October 24, 2022
Early voting starts Saturday, and more Monday morning politics with WNYC's Brigid Bergin and "Morning Edition" host Michael Hill.