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Jon Stewart interviews President Barack Obama in 2012.

Missing Jon Stewart already: ‘This guy ought to be on Mount Rushmore’

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The world reacts with sadness to the departure of the man who brought the funny to the day’s news — and became a more credible source to many than the network TV anchors

NBC News anchor Brian Williams delivers remarks after receiving an honorary doctorate at George Washington University in 2012.

Perfect no more: The dark days of Brian Williams

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Tom Brokaw on ‘Fair Game’

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Tom Brokaw reflects on 2008

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Tom Brokaw, 21-year veteran of NBC Nightly News, joins John and Adaora to discuss the passing of his dear friend Tim Russert and why Barack Obama was the post-modern candidate in this year’s election.

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