A Platform For Dems
Since their just being against Trump won’t be enough, Tom offers Democrats a platform to run on in 2018: deregulation.
Jan 08, 2018•2 min
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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Healthcare Debate-Let's Talk With Actual Healthcare Workers
Tom discusses why he feels it’s important that before we continue the political debate on American healthcare, we need to talk to the people who actually WORK in healthcare.
Jan 07, 2018•4 min
Stop Attacking The FBI
Tom discusses why it is an insult to the FBI to be questioning their judgment regarding the Russia investigation while it’s on-going…but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be held accountable if it’s discovered after the investigation is completed that it was done by questionable means.
Jan 04, 2018•2 min
Utter Transparency
Tom discusses why it’s so important for us to think twice about everything we do…because in this digital age, there’s no such thing as a secret anymore.
Jan 03, 2018•3 min
An Important New Year's Resolution For Us All
Tom has an important New Year’s resolution to add to the more-typical list of weight loss and reading the great American novel.
Jan 02, 2018•2 min
Savannah and Hoda
While the circumstances leading to it were certainly uncomfortable, Tom discusses why Hoda Kotb’s being named as Matt Lauer’s replacement as “Today” show anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie is just further proof that the twenty-first century will be remembered as the century of women.
Jan 02, 2018•2 min
Christmas-A Breather and a Time to Reflect
Tom discusses why he feels we need to use the Christmas and New Year’s holidays both as a breather from all that’s been going on in our country, and as a time to reflect on an important topic that impacts us all.
Dec 21, 2017•2 min
One Thing You Can Count On In Politics
Tom discusses how the only thing that seems to be a constant in politics is the unknown.
Dec 18, 2017•2 min
The Rise of Women Versus Predatory Men
With the downfall of men for predatory behavior toward women seemingly become a daily occurrence, Tom looks ahead to predict how historians will someday look back at this period in American history.
Dec 13, 2017•2 min
Lost iPad
When Tom accidentally left his iPad at LaGuardia airport recently, the process of finding it again gave him some ideas for helping to prevent losing other commonly-misplaced items.
Dec 13, 2017•3 min
Port Authority Bomber
Today’s lone-wolf terror attack in New York City is a reminder of the persistent threat we unfortunately live with. But Tom discusses why we cannot let these maniacs bring us down.
Dec 11, 2017•2 min
Advice For Men
In this new era of men seemingly falling from grace due to sexual indiscretions on a regular basis, Tom has some advice to share with all guys.
Dec 07, 2017•2 min
Something Matt Lauer Isn't Guilty Of
Tom believes that former NBC colleague Matt Lauer seems guilty of plenty of wrong-doing. Costing Hillary Clinton the Presidential election isn’t on the list, however.
Dec 05, 2017•3 min
iPhone Etiquette
Much as he loves his iPhone, Tom discusses why it’s time to develop more iPhone etiquette…and actually take some time to take in the world around us.
Dec 04, 2017•3 min
Matt Lauer
Tom reflects on the firing of his former NBC News colleague, Matt Lauer, for claims of inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.
Dec 03, 2017•3 min
Flynn Guilty Plea
Tom discusses how the admission of guilt from Michael Flynn regarding lying about talking to the Russians…not to mention his cooperation with the Mueller investigation…is a turning point, and while we don’t know where it will lead or not, it will definitely have an impact on our country.
Dec 01, 2017•2 min
One School with Two Great Sports Stars
Highland Park in Dallas, Texas…one school with two dynamic football players…gets Tom reflecting on some great sports graduates from his school days.
Nov 26, 2017•3 min
An Unlikely Helper Early In Tom's Career
A funny holiday memory from Tom’s early days as a talk show host…and how one of the biggest stars in the world at that time helped save a show in which all of Tom’s guests cancelled at the last minute.
Nov 24, 2017•2 min
Happy Thanksgiving
Tom reflects on how the US has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Nov 22, 2017•3 min
Charlie Rose
Tom discusses Charlie Rose and the allegations of sexual misconduct.
Nov 22, 2017•2 min
Joe Biden's Book
Tom discusses Joe Biden’s new book…the story of his son’s battle against cancer, and the resulting impacts it had on the former Vice-President.
Nov 22, 2017•3 min
Some Good News From America For a Change
With all the bad news…from church shootings to Washington chaos, Tom takes a moment to discuss some of the good work that’s being done around the world by America as well.
Nov 21, 2017•3 min
Chaos In The NFL
From the national anthem controversy to lower ratings to increased injuries, this has not been the NFL’s year. Tom discusses how this has then proceeded to cause a malaise among fans of the sport…and what the league can do about it.
Nov 20, 2017•3 min
Political Chaos in the Age of Social Media
The political chaos these days has one big difference than in the past: the role of social media. Tom discusses the impacts.
Nov 17, 2017•3 min
Farewell To A Beloved Horse
Tom remembers a beloved horse on his ranch…one that sadly passed away recently due to a freak accident…and the meaningfulness of an interesting Montana horse burial tradition they follow.
Nov 03, 2017•3 min
Why Have We Stopped Discussing The Vegas Massacre
There’s been a lot of news in recent weeks…but when’s the last time you heard about the horrific Las Vegas shooting? Tom wonders what this says about what has happened to us as a country.
Nov 02, 2017•3 min
Paul Manafort Indictment
Tom takes a look back at the political career of Paul Manafort…who now finds himself in hot water as he is about to go before a Federal grand jury in the Russian collusion case.
Nov 01, 2017•2 min
Halloween and the Greatest Generation
Halloween is a cause for Tom to look back at a favorite past holiday story involving a very special member of the Greatest Generation.
Oct 31, 2017•3 min
A Favorite Treat
Sometimes we get hooked on a tasty treat from a young age and carry that craving with us throughout our lives. What’s Tom’s favorite sweet treat? Find out in today’s podcast!
Oct 30, 2017•2 min
New Cancer Fighter
Tom discusses a new technique in immunotherapy to combat cancer: CAR T cells.
Oct 29, 2017•2 min
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