Bergen Banter

Bergen Banter
Podcast Description
The official podcast of Bergen Community College features insight from the institution’s renowned faculty and staff on the most important and interesting topics in our world, including the arts, science and history. Guided by host Dr. Larry Hlavenka, the architect of award-winning initiatives such as Studio Bergen and Inside Bergen Community College, Bergen Banter brings wisdom without bias through an incredible roster of encyclopedic experts providing commentary on the things they know best.
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The podcast delves into a variety of themes such as arts, science, and history, with episodes covering significant topics like the geographical implications of the Panama Canal, the socio-political dynamics in Korea, and the representation of women in leadership. Each episode focuses on current relevance and historical context, allowing professors to share their expertise and insights.

The official podcast of Bergen Community College features insight from the institution’s renowned faculty and staff on the most important and interesting topics in our world, including the arts, science and history. Guided by host Dr. Larry Hlavenka, the architect of award-winning initiatives such as Studio Bergen and Inside Bergen Community College, Bergen Banter brings wisdom without bias through an incredible roster of encyclopedic experts providing commentary on the things they know best.

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 and ethics, potential unintended consequences and “the greater good.”
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