Keith Olbermann Leaves MSNBC

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2011 Friday evening's edition of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" turned out to be the bombastic host's last broadcast, as Olbermann announced on his show that he was leaving MSNBC effective that same day. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Deification of Tim Russert, Part Deux

Staff / Truthdig Oct 8, 2009 Not to speak ill of the dead, but really, Newseum? Is it necessary to further enshrine the late and already vigorously celebrated "Meet the Press" anchor Tim Russert by re-creating his NBC office as an exhibit? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Embraces the Military

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 9, 2008 In naming retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki as veterans affairs secretary, President-elect Barack Obama made what may be the most politically and morally significant choice of his transition. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Hedonists of Power

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 23, 2008 Washington has become Versailles. We are ruled, entertained and informed by courtiers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Brokaw to Take Helm of ‘Meet the Press’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 23, 2008 Brian Williams filled in for the late Tim Russert on Sunday's "Meet the Press," but it was announced that his own predecessor as anchor of "NBC Nightly News," Tom Brokaw, will be the moderator of "Meet the Press" through Election Day. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Olbermann Not Coveting Russert’s Chair, Thank You Very Much

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2008 After his rather startling Rupert-Murdoch-as-evil-pirate impression, Keith Olbermann takes a moment in this clip to fire back at a report, printed Friday in the New York Post's Page Six gossip column, that he's angling for the late Tim Russert's job as anchor of "Meet the Press." Regardless of whether there's truth behind the rumors, it's apparent that Olbermann has a very rosy view of how entertainment agents operate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Williams to Step In for Russert on ‘Meet the Press’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2008 NBC News will keep its Sunday lineup intact by giving Brian Williams a temporary stint as host of "Meet the Press," replacing the late Tim Russert for the time being. Because Russert and Williams teamed up for the Jan. 15 Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas, many viewers might be primed to make the transition along with Williams. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Essential Tim Russert

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 17, 2008 He knew he was a big deal -- he had a healthy ego and an accurate sense of his accomplishments. But I'm confident that he would be stunned at the magnitude of the reaction to his death, especially among people who never met him. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama and Family

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jun 17, 2008 It would be unfortunate if Obama's words were read only as an attempt to win white votes. It actually matters that a presidential candidate is taking the costs of fatherlessness seriously. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Meet the Press’ Anchor Tim Russert Dies at 58

Staff / Truthdig Jun 14, 2008 Veteran journalist and "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert died Friday of an apparent heart attack while recording voice-overs for Sunday's show, according to NBC. Russert, 58, was also the network's Washington bureau chief and had grilled politicians and public figures on "Meet the Press" since 1991. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert on McAuliffe’s Mortal Mixup

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2008 Stephen Colbert rips Clinton insider Terry McAuliffe, who recently told Tim Russert that his father, Big Russ, was probably looking down from heaven cheering Hillary Clinton on. One problem: Big Russ is alive. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Showing Hillary the Door

Staff / Truthdig May 8, 2008 Everyone from Tim Russert to Time magazine seems to have decided that there's absolutely no way Hillary Clinton can get the nomination. What happened? Sure, her chances of winning enough pledged delegates are nearly impossible, but wasn't that true after Pennsylvania? Wasn't it true before Pennsylvania? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )