Tom Barrett: Irish Roots, Essex County Politics and a Life of Storytelling

Tom Barrett joins Stacy McCormack for a wide-ranging conversation about Irish identity, politics and the people who shaped his life. He reflects on the traditions, personalities and stories that have connected generations of New Jersey’s Irish American community, from parish life and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to political campaigns and lifelong friendships. A senior partner at Barrett & Mottola, Tom also discusses his career in government and public relations, his experiences as a delegate for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and his love of literature and creative writing. Along the way, he shares the humor, memories and colorful characters that make Irish stories better with age.

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Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish is a fun - and funny - series of interviews with people you most likely know, telling stories that seem to get better with age. From the early forays into politics, the St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans, and of course, the crazy bar stories and more.

Stacy McCormack, founder and parter of TWENTYTWENTY Public Affairs, hosts the show.

Tom Barrett pictured above left with former Assemblyman Ralph Caputo and Governor Sherrill.