Tom Brokaw: Now Hear This

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.

Tom discusses why the actions President Trump took this week have severe long-term consequences for our country.

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.

Tom discusses on this July 4th that America might be "redefining" itself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Tom discusses why he feels that the NFL’s new player rule regarding the National Anthem is short-sited.

Tom celebrates the life and influence of his friend, author Tom Wolfe, who died earlier this week.

Tom offers praise for President Trump for his handling of the North Korea situation but wonders how that will stand up against any findings from the Mueller Investigation. He also discusses how the last time he offered praise for President Trump, it demonstrated to him first-hand just how divided our country is politically.

Tom discusses why he feels that people’s vicious attacks on his family as a result of recent allegations against him show that these days there may be too much of an opportunity for people to express their opinions in the public square without consequence.

While President Trump’s cabinet looks like it could be named after a famous middle America truck stop called “Come and Go,” Tom reflects on the works of some great Americans who have come and thankfully stayed.

Despite all the political craziness in our country, Tom shares his thoughts on some good news for us to think about, including advancements with North Korea, a heroine pilot, and advancements in fighting terrorism.

The memory of an encounter with a homeless man has Tom thinking about how we can all come together to help the less fortunate living on the streets of cities across America.

Tom discusses the continued impact of both Martin Luther King, Jr., of whom we marked the 50th anniversary of his death this week, and the Apollo 8 astronauts.

Tom discusses how to properly consume the news on the internet through theprism of his over 55 years of media experience.

Tom discusses how the digital age can be both a great aid, such as in identifying the Texas bomber, and a big issue, such as the Facebook data theft that may have played a role in the 2016 election. Regardless, Tom argues, we need better policing of the digital world.

Sure, Tom COULD talk about another week of craziness in the Trump White House…but why do that when March Madness is getting under way? And the annual tournament has Tom reflecting on some great basketball memories from his youth!