How ‘Meet the Press,’ TV’s Longest Running Program, Continues to Take the Nation’s Political Pulse The announcement that "Meet the Press" will hit its 80 year milestone next year is a testament to the enduring power of television journalism in shaping public discourse.
As host Kristen Welker prepares for this significant anniversary, it's worth examining how this venerable program has adapted to changing times while remaining true to its core mission.
Welker's reverence for her predecessor Tim Russert, who revitalized "Meet the Press" with one on one conversations in 1991, is evident.