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?”




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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 <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Ftombrokaw&amp;data=04%7C01%7CJonathanDressler%40iheartmedia.com%7Cf0c547f702854e8b8d3808d8810ed90a%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C637401248084322873%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=Yk5JdFpJdJ0GCpa8vnNiZwgetRgbiqsD1f98q89pg7k%3D&amp;reserved=0">@TomBrokaw</a>Follow Mike Barnicle at <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Fmikebarnicle&amp;data=04%7C01%7CJonathanDressler%40iheartmedia.com%7Cf0c547f702854e8b8d3808d8810ed90a%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C637401248084322873%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=%2Fk96c1aOcf7l4Uo9XBWARzmDqsZFIGRvLtmoK9JvC1c%3D&amp;reserved=0">@MikeBarnicle</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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

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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.

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

Lessons From The Spanish Flu Pandemic

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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?

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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?

Defeating Our Enemies

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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.

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

Getting Beyond The Pandemic

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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.

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

Battling Corona Virus

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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.

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

Corona Heroes and Less-Than-Heroes

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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.

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

Forever Changed By An Unseen Enemy

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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.

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

Come Together To Fight Corona

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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.

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

Corona Uncertainty

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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.

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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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

Corona Outbreak-Let's Come Together

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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.

Tom Brokaw: Now Hear This

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