Same here. I've been relying almost exclusively on NPR and online journalism (and Olbermann), but Russert came off as objective and far less likely to trumpet the political talking points du jour. :|

Journalism is insane like that at the moment, in that it's full of intellectuals who KNOW what's wrong, but feel powerless to overcome it. At the very least they fulfill the duty of spreading the truth, through non-mainstream outlets, and not letting the liars win completely.