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The Chuck ToddCast
The Chuck ToddCast is back! If you're looking for smart, no-nonsense political conversation, you've come to the right place. The Chuck ToddCast goes beyond the headlines, featuring conversations with top reporters, insiders, and newsmakers from D.C. to the heartland. No scripts, no spin—just real discussions about what’s shaping our politics and why it matters.
Episodes
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - America Is Unraveling Under Trump + Deepfakes, Bunkers, and Billionaires: Inside The AI Arms Race
In this urgent and unsettling episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck argues that America is in the midst of a historic “Great Unraveling,” marked by…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Adam Bhala Lough - Deepfakes, Bunkers, and Billionaires: Inside The AI Arms Race
Documentary filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough joins the Chuck ToddCast for a provocative, darkly funny, and unsettling conversation about AI, power, and the people…
The Chuck ToddCastSpecial Episode - Another ICE Shooting In Minneapolis Raises Serious Questions
In this special episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck addresses the latest fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, the third such incident…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - TACO Trump Backs Down From Greenland Threats + Democrats Need To Be Smart About Candidate Selection For Midterms
On this “TACO Trump Thursday” episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down how market pressure forced Donald Trump to abruptly back off his…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - TACO Trump Backs Down From Greenland Threats + Minneapolis Is Under SIEGE By ICE & DHS w/ Mayor Jacob Frey
On this “TACO Trump Thursday” episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down how market pressure forced Donald Trump to abruptly back off his…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Mayor Jacob Frey - Minneapolis Is Under SIEGE By ICE & DHS
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins the Chuck ToddCast to discuss the unprecedented federal immigration enforcement crisis unfolding in his city as masked ICE…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - Trump Is Destroying The World Order That Made America Great + Canada Begins Break Up With The U.S.A.
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck delivers a blunt warning about how Donald Trump’s erratic, ahistorical tariff strategy is pushing the United…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Trump Is Destroying The World Order That Made America Great + Red State, Blue Opportunity: How School Choice Could Flip Texas
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck delivers a blunt warning about how Donald Trump’s erratic, ahistorical tariff strategy is pushing the United…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Gina Hinojosa - Red State, Blue Opportunity: How School Choice Could Flip Texas
Gina Hinojosa, a Texas state representative and Democratic candidate for governor, joins the Chuck ToddCast to discuss how the school choice debate has created…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - Trump Is Risking A WAR With His Tariff Threats + Trump Dumps Senator Bill Cassidy
Chuck Todd sounds the alarm on how Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs and economic coercion could unintentionally push the U.S. and the world toward open…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Trump Is Risking A WAR With His Tariff Threats + Does America Need A Middle Class New Deal?
Chuck Todd sounds the alarm on how Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs and economic coercion could unintentionally push the U.S. and the world toward open…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Mechele Dickerson - Does America Need A Middle Class New Deal?
Mechele Dickerson, professor at the University of Texas School of Law & author of the new book “The Middle Class New Deal” joins Chuck Todd to make…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - What Is America’s Role In The World? + Democrats Shouldn’t Fall Into The “Abolish ICE” Trap
Chuck Todd unpacks a moment of foreign-policy whiplash as Donald Trump appears to ease off threats against Iran while simultaneously escalating his pressure…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - What Is America’s Role In The World? + Trump Is Driving Instability & Chaos Around The Globe
Chuck Todd unpacks a moment of foreign-policy whiplash as Donald Trump appears to ease off threats against Iran while simultaneously escalating his pressure…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Ian Bremmer - Trump Is Driving Instability & Chaos Around The Globe
Geopolitical expert and president of The Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging, clear-eyed look at a world entering genuinely…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - The Challenge Of Messaging The 2026 Midterms + Americans Do NOT Approve Of ICE
As the country hurtles toward the 2026 midterms, Chuck Todd breaks down why winning in this moment may be more about margins than movements—and why…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - The Challenge Of Messaging The 2026 Midterms + Can A Moderate Republican Win California’s Governor Race
As the country hurtles toward the 2026 midterms, Chuck Todd breaks down why winning in this moment may be more about margins than movements—and why…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Jon Slavet - Can A Moderate Republican Win California’s Governor Race
Jon Slavet, a tech entrepreneur and Republican candidate for California governor, joins the Chuck ToddCast to discuss why he's entering one of the nation's…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - 2026 Will Be A Year Of “Living Dangerously” + Echoes Of Ruby Ridge In Minneapolis
In this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck Todd digs into a growing sense of unease shared across the political spectrum, as 2026 looms as a “year of…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - 2026 Will Be A Year Of “Living Dangerously” + Boom, Bust, or Meh? What To Expect From Trump’s Economy In 2026
In this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck Todd digs into a growing sense of unease shared across the political spectrum, as 2026 looms as a “year of…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Mark Zandi Boom, Bust, or Meh? What To Expect From Trump’s Economy In 2026
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi joins Chuck Todd to break down what the numbers actually say about the U.S. economy—and why the…
The Chuck ToddCastSpecial Episode - ICE, Intimidation & Trump’s Politics of Fear EXPLODE In Minneapolis
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis and the political, moral, and institutional failures surrounding…
The Chuck ToddCastSpecial Mailbag Episode: CBS News, Political Satire, Heritage Foundation Shakeup & More
Chuck Todd is on vacation but the fresh content keeps coming! Chuck empties the 2025 mailbag and answers a variety of listeners’ questions regarding…
The Chuck ToddCastSpecial Mailbag Episode: Reuniting The GOP, Legacy vs. Independent Media, AI Content Moderation & More
Chuck Todd is on vacation but the fresh content keeps coming! Chuck empties the 2025 mailbag and answers a variety of listeners’ questions focused on…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - What If 9/11 Never Happened? + College Football Playoff Reaction
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck tackles one of the most consequential counterfactuals in modern history: what if 9/11 never happened? He explores…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - What If 9/11 Never Happened? + Predictions For Trump & American Politics In 2026
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck tackles one of the most consequential counterfactuals in modern history: what if 9/11 never happened? He explores…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Jonathan Martin - Predictions For Trump & American Politics In 2026
Jonathan Martin, the politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO joins the Chuck ToddCast to walk through his bold predictions for the…
The Chuck ToddCastBonus Episode - Reaction To Trump's Actions In Venezuela
Chuck Todd is on vacation, but the news never sleeps! Chuck gives his initial thoughts to the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela to capture…
The Chuck ToddCastNew Voices - Is Nuclear Energy The Key To Powering The Age Of AI?
Nuclear engineer & former Miss America, Grace Vanderhei joins Chuck Todd to break down the realities of nuclear energy—what’s safer than most…
The Chuck ToddCastSpecial Episode - What If Trump Accepted His Loss In 2020? + What If Trump Won In 2020?
In this special episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck continues his “What If” series, an exploration of how small decisions and turning points can…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - Deciphering The “Trump Doctrine” + America Is A “Reluctant” Nation Of Immigrants
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines Donald Trump’s holiday Truth Social spree as a revealing window into his worldview and leadership…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Deciphering The “Trump Doctrine” + The Dreams & Drama Of The LeBron Lakers
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines Donald Trump’s holiday Truth Social spree as a revealing window into his worldview and leadership…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Yaron Weitzman - The Dreams & Drama Of The LeBron Lakers
Yaron Weitzman, author of “A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers”, joins the Chuck ToddCast to unpack the remarkable rise…
The Chuck ToddCastBEST OF: Is Jasmine Crockett The Next SUPERSTAR For The Democrats?
In a replay of an interview Chuck Todd hosted during the summer, he’s joined by a rising star in the Democratic party, Texas Representative Jasmine…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - Bari Weiss Burns The Credibility Of CBS News + Trump Wasted The "Honeymoon" Phase Of His Presidency
Chuck Todd digs into the growing crisis of trust in American media and politics, sparked by CBS News pulling a 60 Minutes episode amid controversy and…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Bari Weiss Burns The Credibility Of CBS News + The Media Meltdown: AI, Billionaires, and the Collapse of Trust
Chuck Todd digs into the growing crisis of trust in American media and politics, sparked by CBS News pulling a 60 Minutes episode amid controversy and…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Mike Pesca - The Media Meltdown: AI, Billionaires, and the Collapse of Trust
Mike Pesca, host of “The Gist” joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of media, technology, and trust at the end of…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - MAGA Influencers Go To War With Each Other + Epstein Gets The Headlines… The Destruction At HHS SHOULD
Chuck Todd examines the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, the uneven political fallout, and why some stories break through while…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Epstein Gets The Headlines… The Destruction At HHS SHOULD + Trump 2.0 Has Made Capitol Hill Irrelevant
Chuck Todd examines the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, the uneven political fallout, and why some stories break through while…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Leigh Ann Caldwell - Trump 2.0 Has Made Capitol Hill Irrelevant
Chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, Leigh Ann Caldwell joins the Chuck ToddCast to unpack how Washington looks different when covered from outside…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Trump Suffers From “Obama Derangement Syndrome” + Voting On Your Phone Could Be The Future Of Democracy
Chuck Todd breaks down Donald Trump’s prime-time address to the nation, arguing that it functioned less as a governing update and more as a rapid-fire…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Bradley Tusk - Voting On Your Phone Could Be The Future Of Democracy
Businessman, venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership fatigue, the erosion of…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - Trump Is Exhibiting 25th Amendment Behavior + Why Anti-Corruption Could Be A Powerful Electoral Issue
Chuck Todd takes a hard look at Donald Trump’s increasingly egregious behavior and the growing questions surrounding his cognitive fitness for the…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Trump Is Exhibiting 25th Amendment Behavior + How To Get Money Out Of Politics For Good
Full Episode - Trump Is Exhibiting 25th Amendment Behavior + How To Get Money Out Of Politics For Good Chuck Todd takes a hard look at Donald Trump’s…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Jeff Clements - How To Get Money Out Of Politics For Good
Jeff Clements,CEO of American Promise joins Chuck Todd for a deep dive into one of the most consequential—and misunderstood—threats to American…
The Chuck ToddCastBonus Episode: Trump’s Response To Rob Reiner’s Murder Was DESPICABLE
Chuck Todd blasts Donald Trump for his despicable post about Rob Reiner where he attributed the murder to politics and made it about himself. He argues that…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - U.S. Is Drifting Toward Competitive Authoritarianism + Social Media Has Fueled Extremism
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck confronts the alarming rise of antisemitism following a mass shooting that targeted Jews in Australia on the first…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - U.S. Is Drifting Toward Competitive Authoritarianism + How To Fix America’s Broken Political System
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck confronts the alarming rise of antisemitism following a mass shooting that targeted Jews in Australia on the first…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Nick Troiano - How To Fix America’s Broken Political System
Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America, joins the Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation about why America’s political system feels…
The Chuck ToddCastBonus Friday Episode - Indiana GOP REBUKES Trump: Is The Trump Era Finally Ending?
In this special Friday episode, Chuck Todd breaks down a striking turn inside the Republican Party as Indiana Republicans openly rebuke Donald Trump’s…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - Trump Fails On Economic Messaging At PA Rally + Democrats Win BIG Again In Special Elections
In this episode, Chuck Todd explores the growing bipartisan momentum to rein in Big Tech, noting that while social media’s unintended consequences have…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Trump Fails On Economic Messaging At PA Rally + Inside the Movement To Save Childhood From Big Tech
In this episode, Chuck Todd explores the growing bipartisan momentum to rein in Big Tech, noting that while social media’s unintended consequences have…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Julie Scelfo - Inside the Movement To Save Childhood From Big Tech
Journalist and founder of MAMA (Mothers Against Media Addiction), Julie Scelfo, joins the Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - Trump Won’t Say It… But He Knows The Economy Sucks + Democrats Split On “Fight vs. Unite” Approach
On today’s ToddCast, Chuck Todd breaks down Donald Trump’s sudden decision to fully engage on the economy—and why his proposals reveal both…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - Trump Won’t Say It… But He Knows The Economy Sucks + Capitol Hill Is A MESS & The Vibes Are LOW
On today’s ToddCast, Chuck Todd breaks down Donald Trump’s sudden decision to fully engage on the economy—and why his proposals reveal both…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Reese Gorman & Kate Nocera - Capitol Hill Is A MESS & The Vibes Are LOW
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Reese Gorman and Kate Nocera of NOTUS for a deep dive into what it means to build a truly…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - The U.S. Retreats From Being The Leader Of The Free World + Trump’s Transactional & Corrupt Pardons
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the sweeping global and domestic implications of Trump’s increasingly personal, transactional…
The Chuck ToddCastFull Episode - The U.S. Retreats From Being The Leader Of The Free World + Why The Biden Economy Felt Bad & Why Trump’s Is Even WORSE
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the sweeping global and domestic implications of Trump’s increasingly personal, transactional…
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Jared Bernstein - Why The Biden Economy Felt Bad & Why Trump’s Is Even WORSE
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Jared Bernstein — veteran economic adviser to both the Obama and Clinton administrations…
The Chuck ToddCastChuck’s Commentary - Americans Have Become Numb To Trump’s Horrific Behavior + Trump Has Mainstreamed “Mobster Politics”
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down Donald Trump’s increasingly brazen behavior — from his overtly racist comments about…