Luke Russert on his dad Tim: "I never feel that he's totally gone"

Katie Couric shares memories of Tim Russert with Luke Russert as they talk about his new book, "Look For Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself."
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[@jjjmac2003]

I loved Tim Russett and miss him to this day. He was the voice of reason and careful thought. It's great to see Luke his father would be so very proud. He'll be successful no matter what he does in life.

[@tomnohmy1273]

Katie has been crushing content. She's awesome

[@taracorley3291]

Loved Luke’s dad! He looks just like him!❤

[@gailwood2734]

I loved Tim Russert and I love this interview ❤️

[@tubester4567]

Tim Russert would be depressed at the state of the media.

[@karenanderson5218]

Wow, Luke you are an amazing human. Your Dad is beaming with pride!

[@rosemaryferguson5162]

Dear Luke, you are so fortunate to have been loved so dearly by a father, he was so beloved by his fans. He is missed.

[@margaretmurphy9498]

Thoughtful and warm interview. Luke is his father's son with a thoughtful young man

[@dinaconzemius8288]

I want to have coffee with Luke and just listen to his insight. He is so self-aware and has a gift for sharing what he's learned. Incredibly well spoken.

[@rjcarter2904]

What an amazing man. Thanks for the interview.

[@ellenwheat3608]

Thanks Katie and Luke. What a pleasure getting to know Tim Russert’s son and remembering Tim through these reflections.

[@patticriss2238]

I cannot count the number of times that I have shaken my fist asking “Why Tim? I cannot remember another person I trusted more in the news. He was a good and decent soul who shared himself with all of us. I miss him.

[@jannichi6431]

His soul and honesty translated through the lenses and cameras. Biden and fashion models have that born gift. Great interview for those of us that couldn't hold hands at the end.

[@gailremp8389]

And some day you will have the same positive comments specifically directed to Luke..That is Luke’s deep goal….’I am Luke. I am not Tim. But it’s cool’ peace .’

[@eileenlashin2277]

Wonderful interview! Enjoyed listening to this conversation and hearing Luke speak about his feelings and journey moving forward.

[@GayleLenihan]

Luke is well spoken and definitely a storyteller. Excellent interview!

[@maureenmccarthy9760]

The book is really beautiful, so touching. All my best to Luke and his mom.

[@London20258]

Love this interview - and the beautiful exchange between Katie and Luke. I feel I know them both so much more through their honesty and openness to share with all of this their hearts & lived experiences. Thank you!

[@lindasuedauphin6732]

Loved Tim Russert. Luke reminds me of him. Great interview Katie. Thank you.❤

[@LadyK007]

I cannot wait to read this book! Luke seems like an intelligent and insightful man, and I am sure there are lessons to gain from his story. Thank you Katie for this interview!

[@bubb5225]

Yes, and the main lesson is, it’s better to be rich than poor. Who can afford to visit 65 countries? I feel sorrier for the kids having trouble paying back college loans, and well-educated females & minorities among them who experience crushing discrimination as they enter the work force, earning hardly more than the minimum wage, facing a housing crisis and a climate disaster.

[@jannichi6431]

One perk in being a journalist. But on call 24/7 to work.

[@kimhammerschmidt5133]

He said it well at the end. Katie, you are one of the best and down to earth journalists of all time.

[@janebrady1389]

What a charming young man who has “Found “ himself in his journey of life🙏I had goosebumps when he spoke about his Dad “Look for me here” such great interview!

[@tammiepulley7167]

Looking forward to reading this book. Thanks. Great guest. Appreciate his humility when you asked about him about getting the hosting job at such a young age. Katie you could have gone 5 degrees easier on him around that. Put yourself in that position. It’s a hard life decision to make at age 22. I respect exactly the way he made that decision, ie by limiting his contract to a year. Thanks again for the great interview.

[@donnavotino8345]

What an awesome interview. I'm currently listening to his book on Audible. It's wonderful!

[@gailforbes7834]

What a wonderful interview, thank you so much!❤️🙏🏻

[@BlondeFairy]

Aww, 'I felt like I got to spend a little time with Tim" Lovely interview. Thank you both

[@jannichi6431]

Tim and Katie in journalism are few and special. Today we put up with the Jake Tappers, soulless on camera.

[@jannichi6431]

💕great comment, says it all about Tum Russet. Days of Tom Brokaw trust.

[@donnah3910]

Such a beautiful, well spoken and intelligent young man!

[@carmacn2129]

This was great Katie. Thanks for your sensitivity to Luke.

[@PamSC]

Great interview! My favorite Tim memory ... As I recall it, Tim was being interviewed & subject of tattoos came up. He said he despised tattoos & had always strongly advised Luke to never get one. When Luke told his Dad he had gotten a tattoo, Tim was miffed wanted to see it. Luke pulled up his shirt & showed his Dad the letters TJR tattooed on the left side of his chest. Luke said, "This way I will always have you & Granddad on my side." Tim was speechless - those were his & his Father's initials. ♥

[@AndreaPinkowitz]

Spotted Katie’s book on Luke’s bookshelf - in the lower left corner (looking at the screen). It was a great interview!!

[@taritabonita22]

Appreciate you Katie ❤️

[@Mimimph]

Katie, thank you so much for sharing your interview with Luke Russert. Forty minutes of a very compelling conversation and also very helpful and important. Tim Russert would know doubt be very proud of Luke and feel content that his son Luke has found the wisdom and humanity to live a fulfilling life. Luke Russert the storyteller

[@gailremp8389]

Yes! Yes! Wonderful..

[@donnanancekivell9430]

So wonderful to see Luke, his Dad would be so proud of the man he has turned into……I still watch Sunday Morning, but it just isn’t the same with pout Tim Russert…………..Donna in Toronto

[@jannichi6431]

Beautiful Man, beautiful Son. We all miss TV Tim.💕

[@claudiasmigelski1528]

Hello Luke ! Always loved watching your dad! I’m from Winchester, NY, a stones throw from where your dad and grandpa lived. I’d see your grandpa shopping at Tops and we chatted @ the Yankees(?) game that the three of you had gone to in NYC. I also saw your dads desk/room at the News Museum in Washington. Boy, I wish your dad was here to see what’s happening in the USA Today….best wishes !

[@gailremp8389]

He looks so much his dad..Sweet…

[@reginalewis7044]

“I think that’s what your dad would have told you” … Brave & honest take.

[@margienicholas699]

wonderful!

[@C.M.30337]

Yes, loved watching Tim on Meet The Press and watching Luke all grown up and listening to him brings memories back to me. I love Katie's style of questioning him and it's extra special cause she was a colleague and friends with The Russerts. It's like 2 friends talking, but knowing a lot of people will eventually watch it. Very personal and special. Loved this and can't wait to read your book Luke. I remember when Tim had Sen. Joe Biden on Meet the press about 20 years ago and that was the best interview I had ever seen. I loved Biden's answers and thought: this guy would make a great president. Then a flash came over me and I thought: he will be president. That was one the most special Meet the Press moments I had. The other one was Tim figured out right there on Meet The Press that Obama had enough electoral college numbers to become president and that history was about to be made. He was so excited and beaming. Loved watching Tim, he was like us everyday average people talking to us on our level and we all related to him. We thought he was our friend hosting a political show and liked Springsteen too. I remember him all excited watching Springsteen play on The Today Show at 30 Rock plaza. He wouldn't have missed that for the world. What a great guy you had for a Dad, Luke, but you already knew that. Thanks Katie, great job and P.S. - where did you get your new glasses, love them. They are perfect.

[@jannichi6431]

So many passing lessons🙏especially for those of us who were absent in last breaths. Dont be fearful of speaking at Eulogies, whatever is said will be appreciated💕✌️

[@janefreeman995]

Ive been traveling for two years after seeing both of my parents thru hospice. Currently in Southern France. Heading back to the USA next month. These historic stone buildings are in my DNA. So far can surmise running from inertia and running toward new beginnings. ... A garden may be somewhere on the horizon. Anyway, these crossroads are happening for all ages.

[@susansmith9263]

Loved Tim Russert on Meet the Press. He was America's most respected journalist and a genuinely nice man.⚘ Today, there are too many on television that are disrespectful, if not downright mean and nasty. Guess it's for viral moments. 🙄

[@Krisgenx]

Think of Tim often, especially around election times!!

[@heydayma10513]

World lost a lot of worthy..value..when Tim Russert died !

[@tinabradford5935]

It’s even harder to lose a child. … cause it’s not supposed To happen that way.

[@thomaswilson7441]

👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@tinabradford5935]

I get it

[@DETROIT1948]

⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@przytulanka1979]

neopo baby

[@LS-kq5ol]

The interviewer was a bit closed off

[@gailremp8389]

At 22 chugging isn’t quite the level you want to do..