NBC News’ Tom Brokaw and the Vatican’s Senior Media Advisor Greg Burke join MSNBC’s Morning Joe to talk with Mike Barnicle about Pope Francis’ genuine ability to connect with a wide range of people. “Have you been at all surprised by the impact the Pope has had on the United States?,” asks Mike. Listen in on the conversation, and some good-natured teasing of Mike about his inner “altar boy.”
Mike Barnicle is a veteran print and broadcast journalist recognized for his street-smart, straightforward style honed over nearly four decades in the field. The Massachusetts native has written 4,000-plus columns collectively for The Boston Globe, Boston Herald and the New York Daily News, and continues to champion the struggles and triumphs of the every man by giving voice to the essential stories of today on television, radio, and in print.
