Institute of Politics

Renowned for his coverage of the Watergate scandal, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the September 11th Terror Attacks, few newscasters have had as profound an impact on modern journalism as Tom Brokaw. Over the course of his storied career, Brokaw has hosted The Today Show, NBC Nightly News and Meet the Press, and authored The Greatest Generation, one of the most popular nonfiction books of the 20th Century. From decades on the frontlines of current and world affairs, Tom Brokaw is widely recognized as one of the most trusted and respected journalists of our time. Join the IOP as Roger Simon, chief political columnist for Politico and former IOP Fellow, moderates a conversation with Brokaw on his unique career in journalism. Brokaw will reflect on his extraordinary experiences and the lessons he learned while covering the most significant stories of the past five decades.