Brigid Bergin

Reporter

Brigid Bergin appears in the following:

Early Voting Begins!

Friday, October 28, 2022

Election Day is November 8, and early voting in New York and New Jersey begins tomorrow. 

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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.

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The People's Guide To Power: The Power Of Labor

Sunday, October 23, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how organized labor fits into our political landscape.

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New York GOP and Voter Confidence

Friday, October 21, 2022

GOP lawsuit over absentee ballot counting reforms and a Manhattan GOP election commissioner's questioning of informational mailings sent to all registered voters.

Manhattan GOP commissioner asks why BOE is telling voters about upcoming election

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

One New York Republican is worried about high voter turnout in New York City this November. He happens to be a commissioner on the city Board of Elections. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.

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The People's Guide To Power: The Power Of The Dobbs Decision

Sunday, October 16, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how abortion rights as an issue is playing a role in this year's midterms.

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The People's Guide To Power: The Power Of Money In New York Politics

Sunday, October 09, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how elections are financed, and what it means for our democracy.

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SCOTUS Takes on Gerrymandering; Culture Wars at NYC Schools; Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness; Your 'Home Soundscape'

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

SCOTUS Takes on Gerrymandering; Culture Wars at NY Public Schools and the Governor's Race; Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness and How To Sign Up; Your 'Home Soundscape'

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Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: How-To

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program offers a chance of debt relief for workers at government and qualifying non-profit organizations. 

Monday politics: NY and Puerto Rico, absentee ballot lawsuit and more

Monday, October 03, 2022

With over a month left until the midterm elections, Morning Edition host Michael Hill talks about the latest political news and what’s coming this week with WNYC’s Brigid Bergin. 

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The People's Guide To Power: The Power Of Puerto Rico, And The Latino Vote In NY

Sunday, October 02, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about the political impact of voters with ties to Latin America.

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Monday Morning Politics; City Council Redistricting Problems; How 'Period Pills' Relate to the Abortion Debate; Has the Timing of Your Social Life Shifted?

Monday, September 26, 2022

Monday morning politics; City Council redistricting problems; How 'period pills' relate to the abortion debate; Has the timing of your social life shifted?

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Has Your Social Life Shifted to the Earlier Side?

Monday, September 26, 2022

Listeners call in to discuss whether or not they are making their dinner and drinks reservations earlier because of social shifts caused by the pandemic.

The People's Guide To Power: The Power Of Parents In NY and NJ

Sunday, September 25, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how parents' politics are shaped around their kids' futures.

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The People's Guide To Power: New York's New Electoral Maps

Sunday, September 18, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how recent redistricting has changed what politics and campaigning looks like in New York.

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The People's Guide To Power: New York Politics After 9/11

Sunday, September 11, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 have changed the political landscape of New York.

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This Week in Politics: Back to school with a dose of politics

Saturday, September 10, 2022

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It was back to school for students in New York City this week. New legislation signed by Governor Hochul means their class sizes will eventually be getting smaller.

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People's Guide to Power

Friday, September 09, 2022

Brigid Bergin previews "The People's Guide to Power" - a 10-week live election-season show, premiering on 9/11/22 at noon.

Primary Day in New York: Informal, Unofficial, Thoroughly Unscientific Exit Poll

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Callers share their choices in our unofficial, thoroughly unscientific exit poll.

Primary Day is here again - here's what you need to know

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

WNYC's Brigid Bergin joins "Morning Edition" host Michael Hill with the latest on New York's state Senate and congressional primaries.

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