With his plainspoken, unpretentious style, Tim Russert transformed the landscape of broadcast news. Audiences outside Washington relied on his unparalleled insights into the Capitol scene, while Beltway insiders hailed his program as the most important hour on television. As moderator of Meet the Press, Russert interviewed every major figure on the American political scene. Week after week, he struck a delicate balance, paying due respect to his powerful guests while pressing them to answer the tough questions. Russert broke through Capitol Hill jargon to let his audience know how the...