Bergen Banter

A harsh winter. A heat wave. A hard freeze. A recipe for disaster for regional agriculture. Professor Charles Sontag discusses the science behind a series of unfortunate events that decimated crops th...

21 Maj 32min

The circumstances surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have vexed the public and law enforcement alike. As the news cycle drives the case further out of view and leads have seemin...

26 Mars 42min

We have come to rely on the stability of our digital systems. From banking to traveling and even the delivery of higher education, interconnected technology has revolutionized our way of life. But wha...

18 Feb 34min

The stunning U.S.-led capture and arrest of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro shocked the world two weeks ago due to its suddenness. Join Professor Dr. Ilan Ehrlich as he takes a deep dive on the cou...

15 Jan 37min

Americans identifying as religious, specifically as Christian, has steadily declined by nearly a third during the past 50 years. However, recent data indicate the trend may have bottomed out. In the s...

10 Nov 202533min

In part two of the Bergen Banter season one finale, Professor Dr. Kevin Olbrys continues the conversation on de-extinction by providing a philosophical perspective on the relationship between science ...

27 Maj 202526min

In part one of Bergen Banter’s season finale, biotechnology professor John Smalley explains the science behind the concept of “de-extinction” popularized by companies such as Colossal. Is running from...

28 Apr 202533min

A series of highly visible incidents have placed a spotlight on air travel, the airline industry and federal regulations. Retired airplane pilot Professor William Klappert analyzes the recent headline...

26 Mars 202527min