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More news from the world of punditry.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/23/AR2006012301923.html

Son of a Pundit! Look Who's Talkin' Sports on Satellite Radio

Does talk radio need another sports commentary gabfest?

Or, more specifically, does talk radio need a new sports commentary gabfest . . . by James Carville and the 20-year-old son of "Meet the Press" host Tim Russert ?

Well, it's about to get one!

The veteran political strategist and the Boston College sophomore will pair up for a weekly one-hour show to debut in March on XM Satellite Radio, the network announced yesterday.


Now they both have shows: Luke Russert and father Tim.(From Luke Russert)

We caught up with Luke Russert to ask him where this show came from -- and why he thinks anyone will be interested in hearing the ruminations of a couple of Beltway media-political aristocrats.

"Me and James* are always at Nationals and Wizards games," said the former ESPN intern, a St. Alban's grad. "We found ourselves debating certain issues that always come down to the age gap" -- such as whether college athletes should be paid, or whether the NBA should institute a dress code. "People who sat around us found it interesting to listen to us -- by the end of the game it would get quite heated."
They pitched the idea of a show to XM, which picked it up. Neither the company nor Russert would disclose how much they will be paid.

So, how's it going to feel to be envied and resented by every other 20-year-old who thinks his views on sports should be heard by the nation?

"It doesn't bother me at all," said the history and communications major. "I guess it comes with the territory. I'm just thankful for the opportunity."

*Grammatically challenged, too.

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James Carville is a loser.