# Tim Russert on The No Agenda Show Tim Russert comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to May 2014. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – May 2014 - **Related topics:** [Washington Dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Mark Leibovich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-leibovich.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [Clintons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clintons.md), [High Blood Pressure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-blood-pressure.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [Meet The Press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), [Nbc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### This Town, Tim Russert Funeral and Washington Elite - **Episode:** [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 3:03:53–3:06:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed/chapter/this-town-tim-russert-funeral-and-washington-elite.md Mark Leibovich's book "This Town" is discussed, specifically the opening scene at Tim Russert's funeral where Washington elites were seen networking and exchanging business cards. The hosts critique the "self-celebration" of the political and media class in D.C. Keywords: [mark leibovich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-leibovich.md), this town, [tim russert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-russert.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [clintons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clintons.md), obamas ### Washington DC Social Scene, Tim Russert Funeral - **Episode:** [538: War on Weed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-11 - **Time:** 37:44–39:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/washington-dc-social-scene-tim-russert-funeral.md The social and political bubble of Washington DC is compared to the elite enclave of Palm Beach, Florida. The hosts discuss how events like Tim Russert's funeral serve as networking and lobbying opportunities for the political class. Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [tim russert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-russert.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [palm beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palm-beach.md), [socialites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialites.md) ### Mark Leibovich, This Town and Washington Cynicism - **Episode:** [532: Red Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/532-red-cell.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-21 - **Time:** 33:11–38:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/532-red-cell/chapter/mark-leibovich-this-town-and-washington-cynicism.md Author Mark Leibovich discussed his book "This Town" on Charlie Rose, describing the co-opted and cynical nature of Washington D.C. politics. The book opens with an account of Tim Russert's 2008 funeral, which Leibovich describes as a networking opportunity where business cards were exchanged. The Clintons are specifically mentioned as "pros" at navigating public mourning and empathy for political gain. Keywords: [mark leibovich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-leibovich.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [tim russert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-russert.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/networking.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Tim Russert Eulogies and the End of an Era - **Episode:** [36: Yahoo+Microsoft=Britney Spears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/36-yahoo-microsoft-britney-spears.md) - **Published:** 2008-06-22 - **Time:** 1:32:45–1:36:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/36-yahoo-microsoft-britney-spears/chapter/tim-russert-eulogies-and-the-end-of-an-era.md The extensive media coverage following the death of Tim Russert is contrasted with the lack of attention given to filmmaker Sidney Pollack. Rush Limbaugh's analysis suggests the eulogies were actually lamenting the end of an era of objective, middle-of-the-road political interviewing. Modern media is viewed as having shifted toward a highly partisan model where objectivity is no longer the standard. Keywords: [tim russert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-russert.md), sidney pollack, [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), partisan media ### Tim Russert Death, Valerie Plame Conspiracy Theories - **Episode:** [35: Obama and Olbermann](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/35-obama-and-olbermann.md) - **Published:** 2008-06-14 - **Time:** 48:35–51:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/35-obama-and-olbermann/chapter/tim-russert-death-valerie-plame-conspiracy-theories.md The sudden death of Meet the Press host Tim Russert at age 58 is discussed. While official reports cite a heart attack, the hosts entertain conspiracy theories related to Russert's knowledge of the Valerie Plame affair. They note physical signs of high blood pressure in recent photos of Russert but question why anyone would have a motive to silence the neutral commentator. Keywords: [tim russert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-russert.md), [meet the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), [valerie plame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-plame.md), [high blood pressure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-blood-pressure.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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