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A weekly feature in which veteran journalist Tom Brokaw from NBC News shares his thoughts on some of the country's top news stories.

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America is a nation divided politically - and in search for illumination on the road ahead. In this episode, Tom Brokaw offers the view from Montana and speaks with his longtime friend, Mike Barnicle.Their friendship was forged on the campaign trail decades ago, and since then the two have vividly chronicled America’s story. Now, Brokaw and Barnicle on: bridging the divide and American resolve after the election; why America is better positioned for success when women take charge of our institutions; the dangers of news professionals living in sheltered bubbles; their own remarkable families and, “What would Tip O’Neill think of Donald Trump?”Follow Tom Brokaw at @TomBrokawFollow Mike Barnicle at @MikeBarnicle  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Future of Our Nation: A Post-Election Conversation with Mike Barnicle

As we continue to live through the corona virus pandemic, Tom opens the history books for some lessons our country learned from the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 that he feels apply today.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lessons From The Spanish Flu Pandemic

Tom discusses big enemies that the United States has defeated in the past, and what it will take to defeat the current enemy we are up against: the corona virus. How will history look back on this time in our country?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defeating Our Enemies

Tom discusses why he feels that moving beyond the corona virus pandemic will require togetherness and working together…not just by us as citizens but by the members of the two major political parties.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting Beyond The Pandemic

Tom discusses President Trump’s brilliant strategy that got him elected, as well as the missteps of his 2016 opponent, Hillary Clinton, that aided his own efforts. But he’s now facing an opponent unlike any he’s taken on before in the Corona virus, and Tom shares his advice for the President to most successfully tackle this challenge.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battling Corona Virus

Tom discusses some of the heroes in the fight against the Corona virus, as well as some of the more bizarre moves by public officials.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corona Heroes and Less-Than-Heroes

Tom discusses the big difference between the corona virus and other big enemies our country has faced throughout history: because this one is unseen, it will more deeply and forever change us all moving forward.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forever Changed By An Unseen Enemy

Tom discusses why, if we’re going to beat the Corona virus, it is important for everyone, no matter their status or political party, to come together so that our country is best prepared and strong enough to overcome this difficult challenge.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come Together To Fight Corona

Seemingly the biggest certainty about the Corona Virus is the uncertainty it gives all of us. Tom discusses why that means it’s most important to cherish every moment we have.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corona Uncertainty

Tom discusses how the Corona virus outbreak is testing all of us like never before…and why it’s more important than ever for all of us to put our differences aside and work together to beat it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corona Outbreak-Let's Come Together

We are being bombarded by a lot of different information about the Corona virus. Tom discusses the need to check the politics and listen to the TRUE medical experts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corona Chaos

Tom discusses the need for strong leadership as we deal with the Corona Virus’ arrival in the United States.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a Week

Tom discusses his thoughts on the current field of Democratic Presidential candidates, the Corona Virus outbreak, and the recent Kobe Bryant memorial.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dem Candidates-Corona Virus-Kobe Bryant Memorial

Tom reviews Wednesday night’s Democratic debate and looks ahead to November, and whether our country will give Donald Trump what he views as a “free pass” in the form of re-election.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Our Country Get It Together

While we may not be able to do anything about all of the chaos in Washington, Tom discusses why it is so important that we never blindly follow any elected official.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoid Blind Support

From the Iowa Caucus to the State of the Union address to the impeachment acquittal, this week in DC was the very epitome of chaos on the part of both parties. Tom has some advice for them both.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Chaos In DC

A week chock-full of headlines…everything from the impeachment proceedings to the Iowa caucuses to the Super Bowl…not to mention his upcoming birthday…has Tom reflecting on various parts of his legendary career and sharing his advice on how to deal with the many realities currently facing us as a nation.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Big Week

During these highly uncertain times, particularly in Washington D.C., Tom discusses the passing of legendary PBS news anchor Jim Lehrer this week…a voice whose calm, “just the facts” approach would be especially comforting these days.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Lehrer

The impeachment trial against President Trump is finally underway in the Senate. Tom discusses how we all need to pay attention, for no matter how this turns out it will have implications for our country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Impeachment Trial Underway

Tom discusses how an attack on Iran, a looming impeachment trial, and a still-wide Democratic Presidential candidate pool means we are in for a rough ride as we move towards Election Day this November.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Rough Ride Towards Election Day

A fire in his New York City residence and the death of two close friends has Tom reflecting as we enter the new year.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiery Thoughts

Tom discusses his family and his thoughts during this Christmas season.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom's Christmas Greeting

As the political circus continues in Washington, D.C., Tom discusses the deep divisions in our country over politics and his hope that we can somehow find a way to come together again.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Nation Divided

As the impeachment process rolls on in DC, Tom discusses whether President Trump’s behavior actually rises to the level of “high crimes and misdemeanors.”  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Trump Worthy of Impeachment

Tom discusses the impeachment proceedings  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brokaw on Impeachment

It’s Thanksgiving week…but that certainly hasn’t tamped down the craziness in DC!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanksgiving - Still Crazy In DC

Tom discusses the continuing impeachment inquiry into President Trump and argues how it is incumbent upon all of us to check our emotions, look at the facts, and then decide whether we thing the President is guilty of any wrong-doing.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Impeachment-Pay Attention to Facts and Decide

FRIDAY, 11/15/19:Tom reflects on yet another wild week in DC: from the beginning of the impeachment inquiry to the still incredibly wide Democratic candidate pool, we continue to experience things that Tom hasn’t seen the likes of in his legendary career.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Wacky Week in DC

It has been thirty years since the Berlin Wall came down.Tom was there and discusses those historic days and what itmeans for the present and the future.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Berlin Wall Revisited

Tom discusses the 2019 World Series and his history and love of the national pastime.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Series 2019

Tom recently unpacked some old mementos that had him thinking about press coverage during Watergate. And while much has changed since then, there’s one that that hasn’t changed in the coverage of Presidents: facts matter.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Thing Hasn't Changed In News Coverage Since Watergate

Tom discusses how while we’ve seen past Presidents make some blunders, we’ve never seen anything quite like the Donald Trump presidency.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've Never Seen Anything Like This

From impeachment to Syria to the Democratic race, Tom weighs in on another wacky week in Washington!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Thoughts

Tom was awakened in the middle of the night by a lot of thoughts running through his head on everything from impeachment to the Democratic field, to just how times have changed over his lifetime.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts From The Night

Tom discusses the beginning of the formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump and the parallels to the end of Richard Nixon’s presidency.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Impeachment Inquiry Begins

Tom reflects on the life and career of his good friend and fellow journalist, Cokie Roberts, who passed away earlier this week.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cokie Roberts

Tom wonders aloud why we can’t all just come together and support background checks for those who want to buy guns.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Background Checks

Tom discusses why we need to pay more attention to actually do something about gun control in this country, instead of wasting time with the President’s nonsense.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget Trump and Do Something About Gun Control

Tom wrestles between his love of watching football and the great toll it takes on players’ bodies.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football Injuries

Tom discusses this week’s military deaths in Afghanistan, and reflects on this on-going war that seems as though there continues to be no end in sight.t Episode for Aug 23, 2019  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soldiers' Deaths In Afghanistan

Tom reflects on the 45th anniversary of the resignation of President Richard Nixon during Watergate and the parallels to today.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom reflects on the 45th anniversary of the resignation of President Richard Nixon during Watergate and the parallels to today.

Tom weighs in on the two issues causing seemingly the largest partisan disconnect: gun control and immigration.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2 Biggest Partisan Issues

Tom looks back at the four Democratic debates held so far and the positions advocated by some of the candidates.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic Debates

Tom, a nearly life-long swimmer, reflects on the importance of having this skill.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swimming

President Trump this week appears to have unveiled what Tom believes will be his 2020 re-election strategy.  Tom has a rather thought-provoking question related to it for those who support the President’s tactic.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's 2020 Strategy

Tom eulogizes "Ball Four" author Jim Bouton  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Bouton

Tom discusses the Independence Day holiday…which he maintains should be an non-political celebration of our great country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 4th Shouldn't Be Political

Tom discusses this week’s Democratic debates and looks ahead to what will be different for the 2020 election.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent reunion with his former “Today” show co-host Jane Pauley (for an interview for her current “CBS Sunday Morning” program), has Tom remembering how they were put together in the first place to revive the “Today” show brand and ratings.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reunion with Jane Pauley

Tom discusses the changing ways in which we all, himself included, consume news these days.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Changing Face of News Consumption

Tom reflects on a key difference between all of the discussion around the Mueller Report and Watergate: there was no social media during Watergate.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Media and Politics

Tom is in Morocco, taking a look at the American political climate from afar.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Politics From Afar

Despite today’s release of the Mueller Report, the political football game associated with it is FAR from over in Tom’s opinion.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mueller Report Released

Tom reflects on his career covering national politics and how he has perhaps never seen a time as crazy as things are now…from the number of Democratic candidates running to unseat the current occupant of the White House to the way President Trump handles the business of President.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These Crazy Times Politically

Tom’s spending some time in Florida and reflects on the big issues facing our country right now.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Important In America

Tom discusses the recent Mueller Report conclusions but there is more. Republicans and Democrats must come together for the good of the country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Collusion But There Is More

Concerned about the direction our country is headed? Tom suggests you go visit a service academy for some positive inspiration.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Service Academies

Tom discusses the college admissions scandal that was uncovered this week and reflects on his days struggling to get into college and how he got his admission the old-fashioned way: he earned it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Admissions Scandal

There’s more than SIX HUNDRED days until Election Day 2020, but candidates (particularly on the Democratic side) are circling like everyone is heading to the polls tomorrow. Tom discusses why this makes it all the more important to fully-vet the candidates before making the choice of who we vote for.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Long Run Til Election Day

This week’s Congressional testimony by Michael Cohen has Tom exploring further similarities between the Nixon and Trump White Houses.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Nixon To Trump-The More Things Change The More They Stay The Same

FRIDAY, 2/22/19: With the Mueller Investigation seemingly drawing to its close, Tom discusses more of the similarities between what’s going on in the Trump White House to the final days of the Nixon White House. He also calls again for us to find a way to come together politically and begin working to end the deep divisions in our country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mueller Time

The 2020 Presidential race is already well underway, and Tom discusses how with seemingly more candidates than ever, it’s incumbent upon us all to evaluate each of them carefully before making our choice, and then hold our ultimate choice to the standards most important to us.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 Presidential Race

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The Silent Generation

Tom explores more of the similarities between the scandal that plagued the Nixon Presidency and what’s going on in Washington in 2019…and also discusses some very key differences between Richard Nixon and Donald Trump.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nixon v Trump

As the government shutdown impasse continues on, Tom addresses both the President and Congress about why it’s time to end what he calls a “playground tug of war.”  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Standoff Must End

Tom addresses the continued government shutdown, and discusses how the continued impasse and inability to try to find compromise will result in further deterioration of our opinion of our elected officials on both sides.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Shutdown-Both Sides Need To Compromise

No matter which side of the political aisle you’re on, Tom feels there’s one thing we can all agree on: the current government shutdown stalemate will never be resolved with both sides acting like young children.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Shutdown

Tom discusses the rocky year he feels 2019 will be in the world of politics: from the new Democratic majority in the House to continued turmoil among President Trump’s cabinet to Jerry Brown ending his run as Governor of California  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Be A Bumpy Political Year

Tom talks about President Trump's first visit to our troops overseas.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Visits the Troops

Tom talks about the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and how the end of the year is a good time to reflect, which he does on the mounting turmoil in the Trump White House, and the eerie comparisons to the latter days of the Richard Nixon Presidency.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas and New Year's

Tom reflects on the rocky times in Washington, from the conviction of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, to the Oval Office dust-up over the President’s border wall, and argues that it’s time for all of us…politicians and citizens alike…to get back to working across party lines for the good of our country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time To Work Together

Tom Reflects on the Life of President George H.W.Bush

Tom discusses two huge problems in our country that he feels we all need to come together on, no matter our political leanings: opioid abuse and gun control.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Key Problems In Our Country

Tom shares his wish for all of us during this Thanksgiving weekend and beyond.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Thanksgiving Wish

Tom discusses the aftermath of the midterm elections. He feels that both parties face their own individual challenges and also discusses perhaps the biggest unknown still ahead: the results of the Mueller investigation.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Election 2018

Tom discusses the next two years after the midterms and how it will effect the Democrats, the President and the Media, the need for better infrastructure and a change in immigration policy.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post Midterm Election- Democrats-Trump and the Media-Infrastructure-Immigration

Tom discusses how neither side has much of a realistic platform in the 2018 midterm elections, but feels that regardless of what happens we need to find a way to end the division in our country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election 2018

Tom discusses the political division in America, the latest ramification of which is the pipe bombs that have been sent this week to prominent critics of President Trump. He then lightens the mood with some World Series memories.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pipe Bombs and Political Division-World Series

Tom discusses the United States’ response thus far to the apparent Saudi killing of a Washington Post journalist and imagines the outrage that would probably be coming from the GOP if a Democratic President were handling the situation as President Trump is.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Response to Saudis

Tom argues that it’s time for the two political parties to end the division and come together for the common good. He feels that’s the only way to mend the divisions in America.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can't The Political Parties Come Together

Tom discusses what he feels we all need to learn from the Kavanaugh/Ford testimony and resultant fallout.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lessons from Kavanaugh and Ford

Tom argues why it’s important for the FBI to fully investigate the accusations against Brett Kavanaugh before a vote is taken on whether or not he becomes the next Supreme Court Justice.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kavanaugh-Ford Hearings

Tom discusses the current chaos in Washington, but takes solace in the fact that we’ve lived through far worse. Watergate.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watergate Was Worse

Tom Discusses the Crisis in the Catholic Church and What He Feels Needs to Be Done to Rectify It

Tom discusses this week’s release of a New York Times op-ed piece written anonymously by a senior member of President Trump’s staff, but reminds us that the ultimate judgment of President Trump will come not from this type of release but from the results of the Mueller Investigation.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Op-Ed From Within the White House

Tom discusses why he feels that the death of Senator John McCain this past Saturday was sadly yet another demonstration of the sharp differences in our country, when it should have been an opportunity for people to come together to salute an American hero.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Passing of John McCain

While Tom believes this week’s events have put the future of the Trump Presidency into doubt, he believes one thing is certain…that more rocky waters are ahead of us.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rockiest Week Yet For Trump's Presidency

Tom drills down on freedom of speech and it's restraints and rules. He specifically singles out Jack Jones on Twitter who has tweeted hateful and vile comments.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter and Freedom of Speech

Tom reflects back on the resignation of President Richard Nixon, which happened 44 years ago this week.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resignation of Richard Nixon

Tom looks back at his days as NBC News' new White House Correspondent covering the downfall of the Presidency of Richard Nixon. And while Tom feels the parallels to President Trump are remarkably similar, he also feels that we have to let things play out before judging him.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Days of Richard Nixon's Presidency

The chaos of the Trump White House has Tom reflecting back on the times in our country’s past when the White House was in chaos, including during the Clinton and Nixon administrations.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Isn't The First Chaotic White House

Tom discusses why the actions President Trump took this week have severe long-term consequences for our country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's Actions Have Consequences

Stories of some special people Tom has encountered in his summer travels remind him that despite all the chaos in Washington, there is a LOT of good going on in our country right now.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of Good In America

Tom discusses on this July 4th that America might be "redefining" itself.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hearing Voices From The Ground Up

Tom’s in Montana catching up with friends, some of whom disagree with him on some political issues. This gets Tom thinking about how the Republicans and the Democrats need to work together for our country, starting with vetting candidates for the Supreme Court.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can The United States Come Back Together

From Trump’s attitudes toward foreign allies to the immigration battle, Tom discusses how we need to come together to combat the craziness that is Washington…for the sake of the continued success of the United States.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Madness

As we mark the tenth anniversary of his death, Tom remembers veteran journalist Tim Russert, a man whose influence Tom says is needed more than ever today.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10th Anniversary of the Death of Tim Russert

Tom reflects on the anniversary of D-Day with a remembrance of a very special commemoration of the 40th anniversary. He also discusses what we today can learn from the attitudes of those soldiers.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D Day Remembrance

Tom remembers a veteran political reporter whose name you probably don’t recognize…but you’ll certainly enjoy the stories Tom shares of some of his antics!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remembering A Reporter Who Liked To Have Some Fun

Tom discusses why he feels that the NFL’s new player rule regarding the National Anthem is short-sited.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.