Meet the Press with: Tim Russert

Tim Russert is probably one of the nicest intellectual journalists I have ever met. No. Tim Russert IS the nicest intellectual journalists I have met. Our day began early this morning at breakfast in our Mariott Hotel. As opposed to last weeks meals at a similar Mariott here in DC, I enjoyed this experience with the food better.

When we arrived at NBC studios we had to wait for a while in the buses until the studio was ready for us. I took that time to jot down my questions in a smaller notepad that was provided yesterday.

We formed a line of 102 students down the hallway at the studio. I had expected this studio to be extremely tiny, but I was wrong. It was instead extremely large. While I was waiting on line, NBC's David Gregory entered the building and dashed right next to me. It would've been more thrilling if I didn't see him during a show of "Saturday TODAY in New York." Once we took our seats I couldn't wait to here the introduction music composed by John Williams. I believe John Williams is the composer for most, if not all of NBC's music.

The first guests on the panel was Fmr. Senator Bill Bradley (D-New Jersey) and Rep. Nita Lowey (D-New York). Sen. Bradley seemed like he had no intellegence or at least wasn't prepared for the show; however Rep. Lowey had a great deal of knowledge in Sen. Clinton's campaign. I must note one of the funniest things during this trip. Sen. Bradley nearly fell off the set after the show. He stumbled over a step. The next panel for discussion was an NPR journalist, David Gregory, and a columnist from the Washington Post. For their exact names, visit msnbc.com. For sake of time, I can't research them now.

Afterwards, we had a group photo with Tim Russert and had a few moments for Q and A. He is probably the coolest guy ever to talk with. His producer was precious about time but Tim kept on taking questions. "Okay, one more question." A moment later. "Okay, one more question." And so on.

Next, I had a few moments to have someone take my photos on the set and later with Tim Russert. You may enjoy the photos above!

I have to run now because I'm supposed to be downstairs in twenty-five minutes for our departure for the Neuseum. Check back later for more posts, and possibly some commentary from Tim Russert's discussion with us!!!

~Reporting in Washinton, D.C. I'm Kyle Reitan.