Washington, D.C. Journalism

 

Historic NBC Studio A

 

On Monday, we visited the L.A. Times Washington D.C. bureau, where we chatted with reporters about immigration, healthcare and the environment. We then met with staff at the Constitutional Accountability Center, which is representing Congress in an emoluments lawsuit against the White House. I decided then and there that if I were to change professions, I'd want to be a constitutional lawyer. Ah, to be younger . . .

Lunch was at Ben's Chili Bowl, a popular hangout for politicos and local folk alike. In 2009, Barack Obama famously ate here a few days before his inauguration. This beloved landmark has been serving chili dogs, burgers, and more since 1958.

 

"Can't miss" signage

 

 Tim in his glory

At 5:40PM, we hopped on our tour van again to NBC studios, where we watched a live broadcast of MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews. Historic Studio A was also the site of the first televised presidential debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy, plus has hosted Meet the Press since 1958.

 

Getting ready to broadcast

  

Meeting Chris Matthews after the show

 

On the Hardball set

  

NBC peacock