Host Tim Russert interviews the country's most intriguing policymakers, journalists and others, and provides in-depth discussions on politics, entertainment and the media.

Tim Russert is also the host of NBC's "Meet the Press." His guests on CNBC have included President George Bush and Laura Bush and President Jimmy Carter, along with many congressional leaders. His celebrity guest roster has included Kevin Costner, Tom Hanks, Jane Fonda, sports headliners and his contemporaries in television news.

Russert takes time to thoughtfully explore his guests' accomplishments and success -– as well as discussing important issues that concern them. They often share personal anecdotes from their careers. The Tim Russert program has been nominated for a Cable Ace Award.