Mike Barnicle
The Guardian
What holds, and what fails, under pressure, standards and accountability.
Mike Barnicle is a seasoned journalist known for his impactful columns and commentary. This interview reveals his commitment to understanding complex issues and advocating for those affected by societal changes, showcasing his role as a stabilizing voice in turbulent times.
“And castigating his handling of the Department of Justice. He could write maybe a lot of it today. And he was looking at the draft of the speech in the hotel. George Mitchell was there. Remember that. And he ripped it up and threw it down and turned to me. He said, God damn it. I can't give this speech.”
“About baseball. Well, I'll tell you just one story about, you know, your dad took you to the game on weekends and everything like that after he arrived in the country, his love of baseball and all that. So I have like a disease about the Red Sox. I mean, I'm just hopelessly afflicted and addicted.”
“What do we do now? What do we do now after the Yeah, yeah, yeah, that was a funny kind of a funny story. California campaign for the United States Senate, naturally you get all sorts of celebrities drawn to the campaign, a Democrat running against old George Murphy, Republican senator, former actor, friend of Ronald Reagan's.”
“Yeah, sure he's shaking things up. But again, we mentioned earlier, you know, who are we? You know, if you ask kids about what they learn in high school history, they don't learn much. They're not really taught the story of America.”
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