Tom Brokaw: Now Hear This

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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Episodes

College Memories

Tom’s visiting granddaughter, who is about to embark on her college journey, sparks a memory of his early days in college...and how his college education, not to mention his marriage, almost never was.

Aug 27, 2017•3 min

Afghanistan

After President Trump’s speech this week on Afghanistan, Tom reflects on why that country is such a challenge for us.

Aug 24, 2017•3 min

An Eclipse A Week

THURSDAY 8/24 – Why Tom feels that an eclipse a week may be just what this country needs!

Aug 23, 2017•2 min

Bannon Out What's Next

Steve Bannon is out at the White House…what’s next for the Trump Administration? Tom feels that only Robert Mueller knows…and tells us why he feels it’s not fair to President Trump to speculate.

Aug 21, 2017•2 min

Solar Eclipse

Why Tom feels that today’s solar eclipse…however short…might be just the diversion from all the Washington craziness that we need!

Aug 20, 2017•2 min

Montana Cattle Ranchers

It's a tough time for Montana's cattle ranchers...and it's going to hit you in the wallet!

Aug 16, 2017•1 min

Race in America

Tom shares his thoughts on the Charlottesville riots this past weekend and why he feels President Trump's statements afterwards haven't helped matters.

Aug 15, 2017•2 min