Tim Russert

Like Father Like Son for Luke Russert

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - January 29, 2009

Luke Russert, NBC's kid reporter, is just like the rest of us: He wants an interview with Obama. more >>

NBC's David Gregory's Presidential Impersonations Don't Extend to Obama

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - January 23, 2009

The newsman was a master at George W. Bush's Texas twang, but Obama is more elusive. more >>

Tim Russert Lives on Facebook

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 4, 2008

Tim Russert's Facebook fan club is working overtime to keep his spirit alive. more >>

Holy Cow: Costas as the Next Russert?

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 3, 2008

Some think Olympics host Bob Costas would be best to replace Tim Russert on Meet the Press more >>

'Little Stretch' First for Big Tim's Show

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 27, 2008

Washington TV insiders are leaning toward NBC White House reporter David Gregory as the likely long-term replacement for Tim Russert. more >>

Testing to Foil Sudden Cardiac Death

By Bernadine Healy, M.D. - Health - June 26, 2008

Tim Russert might have been helped by coronary calcium scanning, but it's fraught with controversy. more >>

You're Fired—for a Wikipedia Update

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - June 23, 2008

An employee is dismissed for updating Tim Russert's entry before his death was made public. more >>

Luke Russert’s Final Tryout for Meet the Press Host

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 19, 2008

He will cap an emotional week with a tribute to his dad on XM show with former Bills coach Marv Levy. more >>

Tim Russert’s Final E-Mail to CIA

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 17, 2008

Shortly before his heart attack, Russert RSVP’d for CIA Director Mike Hayden’s retirement ceremony. more >>

Let Luke Russert Take His Dad's Chair on Meet the Press

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 17, 2008

Luke Russert’s buoyant 'Today Show' talk about his dad, Tim Russert, has some talking that he should host 'Meet the Press.' more >>

Public Opinion: What Are Your Favorite Memories of Tim Russert?

Opinion - June 16, 2008

The veteran journalist was tough, fair, and well prepared as host of 'Meet the Press.' more >>

Tim Russert, 1950-2008: Gone Much Too Soon

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - June 13, 2008

The host of NBC’s 'Meet the Press' passed away from an apparent heart attack. more >>

Obama Wins It for Wallace

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - May 22, 2008

Tim Russert’s Meet the Press was still No. 1 during the May sweeps week, but Chris Wallace’s Fox News Sunday got second, aided by a first-ever Obama appearance. more >>