The Chuck ToddCast

Chuck’s Commentary - MAGA Influencers Go To War With Each Other + Epstein Gets The Headlines… The Destruction At HHS SHOULD

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd examines the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, the uneven political fallout, and why some stories break through whi...

Full Episode - Epstein Gets The Headlines… The Destruction At HHS SHOULD + Trump 2.0 Has Made Capitol Hill Irrelevant

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd examines the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, the uneven political fallout, and why some stories break through whi...

Interview Only w/ Leigh Ann Caldwell - Trump 2.0 Has Made Capitol Hill Irrelevant

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, Leigh Ann Caldwell joins the Chuck ToddCast to unpack how Washington looks different when covered from o...

Full Episode - Trump Suffers From “Obama Derangement Syndrome” + Voting On Your Phone Could Be The Future Of Democracy

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 rapi...

Interview Only w/ Bradley Tusk - Voting On Your Phone Could Be The Future Of Democracy

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Businessman, venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership fatigue, the e...

Chuck’s Commentary - Trump Is Exhibiting 25th Amendment Behavior + Why Anti-Corruption Could Be A Powerful Electoral Issue

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd takes a hard look at Donald Trump’s increasingly egregious behavior and the growing questions surrounding his cognitive fitness for t...

Full Episode - Trump Is Exhibiting 25th Amendment Behavior + How To Get Money Out Of Politics For Good

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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&rs...

Interview Only w/ Jeff Clements - How To Get Money Out Of Politics For Good

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Clements,CEO of American Promise joins Chuck Todd for a deep dive into one of the most consequential—and misunderstood—threats to Ame...

Bonus Episode: Trump’s Response To Rob Reiner’s Murder Was DESPICABLE

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 argue...

Chuck’s Commentary - U.S. Is Drifting Toward Competitive Authoritarianism + Social Media Has Fueled Extremism

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck confronts the alarming rise of antisemitism following a mass shooting that targeted Jews in Australia on ...

Full Episode - U.S. Is Drifting Toward Competitive Authoritarianism +  How To Fix America’s Broken Political System

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck confronts the alarming rise of antisemitism following a mass shooting that targeted Jews in Australia on ...

Interview Only w/ Nick Troiano - How To Fix America’s Broken Political System

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America, joins the Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation about why America’s political system...

Bonus Friday Episode - Indiana GOP REBUKES Trump: Is The Trump Era Finally Ending?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Friday episode, Chuck Todd breaks down a striking turn inside the Republican Party as Indiana Republicans openly rebuke Donald Trump&r...

Chuck’s Commentary - Trump Fails On Economic Messaging At PA Rally + Democrats Win BIG Again In Special Elections

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chuck Todd explores the growing bipartisan momentum to rein in Big Tech, noting that while social media’s unintended consequenc...

Full Episode - Trump Fails On Economic Messaging At PA Rally + Inside the Movement To Save Childhood From Big Tech

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chuck Todd explores the growing bipartisan momentum to rein in Big Tech, noting that while social media’s unintended consequenc...

Interview Only w/ Julie Scelfo - Inside the Movement To Save Childhood From Big Tech

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and founder of MAMA (Mothers Against Media Addiction), Julie Scelfo, joins the Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the...

Chuck’s Commentary - Trump Won’t Say It… But He Knows The Economy Sucks + Democrats Split On “Fight vs. Unite” Approach

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s ToddCast, Chuck Todd breaks down Donald Trump’s sudden decision to fully engage on the economy—and why his proposals reve...

Full Episode - Trump Won’t Say It… But He Knows The Economy Sucks + Capitol Hill Is A MESS & The Vibes Are LOW

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s ToddCast, Chuck Todd breaks down Donald Trump’s sudden decision to fully engage on the economy—and why his proposals reve...

Interview Only w/ Reese Gorman & Kate Nocera - Capitol Hill Is A MESS & The Vibes Are LOW

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Chuck’s Commentary - The U.S. Retreats From Being The Leader Of The Free World + Trump’s Transactional & Corrupt Pardons

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the sweeping global and domestic implications of Trump’s increasingly personal, transactio...

Full 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

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the sweeping global and domestic implications of Trump’s increasingly personal, transactio...

Interview Only w/ Jared Bernstein - Why The Biden Economy Felt Bad & Why Trump’s Is Even WORSE

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Jared Bernstein — veteran economic adviser to both the Obama and Clinton administrat...

Chuck’s Commentary - Americans Have Become Numb To Trump’s Horrific Behavior + Trump Has Mainstreamed “Mobster Politics”

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down Donald Trump’s increasingly brazen behavior — from his overtly racist comments ab...

Full Episode - Americans Have Become Numb To Trump’s Horrific Behavior + Can The GOP Be Saved From Trump’s Moral Decay?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down Donald Trump’s increasingly brazen behavior — from his overtly racist comments ab...

Interview Only w/ Senator Jack Danforth - Make America Decent Again: Can The GOP Be Saved From Trump's Moral Decay?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former U.S. Senator Jack Danforth joins the Chuck ToddCast for a candid and sweeping conversation about the crisis inside the Republican Party and the...

Chuck’s Commentary - Republicans Avoid Disaster In Tennessee, But The Midterms Look Great For Democrats + Top 5 Senate Seats A “Wave” Election Could Put In Play

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chuck Todd breaks down the surprising Democratic overperformance in Tennessee’s TN-07 special election and what it signals abou...

Full Episode - Republicans Avoid Disaster In Tennessee, But The Midterms Look Great For Democrats + How Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare & Why America Is Behind

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chuck Todd breaks down the surprising Democratic overperformance in Tennessee’s TN-07 special election and what it signals abou...

Interview Only w/ Matt Higgins - How Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare & Why America Is Behind

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur, investor, and former “Shark Tank” star Matt Higgins joins the Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation on ambition, po...

Chuck’s Commentary - The Full Spectrum of Trump: Chaos Abroad, Division at Home + We Need To Amend The Pardon Power

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode of The Chuck ToddCast dives into the full spectrum of Donald Trump’s political chaos — from a deadly Venezuela b...

Full Episode - The Full Spectrum of Trump: Chaos Abroad, Division at Home + Will The Supreme Court Reshape The Balance Of Power In D.C.?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode of The Chuck ToddCast dives into the full spectrum of Donald Trump’s political chaos — from a deadly Venezuela b...

Interview Only w/ Sarah Isgur - Will The Supreme Court Reshape The Balance Of Power In D.C.?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Chuck ToddCast, editor of The Dispatch Sarah Isgur joins Chuck for a sweeping conversation about the Supreme Court, constitutional de...

Full Episode - Which Democratic Presidential Hopeful Has The Best Shot In 2028? + How Democrats Can Push Back Against Trump w/ Governor Wes Moore

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck previews the Democratic prospects for the 2028 presidential election, highlighting why Gavin Newsom has s...

Interview Only w/ Governor Wes Moore - How Democrats Can Push Back Against Trump

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the Texas Tribune Festival, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership in the Trump era, the fut...

Chuck’s Commentary - The MAGA Movement May Be Hitting Its Expiration Date + Top 5 Must-Have Thanksgiving Dishes

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down why Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation is less an isolated drama and more a warning sign th...

Full Episode - The MAGA Movement May Be Hitting Its Expiration Date + Clay Travis On Politics, Playoffs & The Future Of Sports Media

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down why Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation is less an isolated drama and more a warning sign th...

Interview Only w/ Clay Travis - Politics, Playoffs & The Future Of Sports Media

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sports & political commentator Clay Travis joins Chuck Todd for a candid conversation that spans the worlds of politics, sports, and media. They e...

Chuck’s Commentary - Marjorie Taylor-Greene Is An “America First” True Believer…Trump Isn’t + Trump’s Russia First Peace Plan

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd unpacks a seismic moment in Republican politics: Marjorie Taylor-Greene’s break from Donald Trump and her abrupt resignation from Con...

Full Episode - Marjorie Taylor-Greene Is An "America First” True Believer…Trump Isn’t + The Barn, The South, and the Stories America Still Won’t Tell

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd unpacks a seismic moment in Republican politics: Marjorie Taylor-Greene’s break from Donald Trump and her abrupt resignation from Con...

Interview Only w/ Wright Thompson - The Barn, The South, And The Stories America Still Won’t Tell

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, author Wright Thompson joins Chuck Todd to discuss his new book The Barn and the enduring struggle to tell the ...

Chuck’s Commentary - New Polling Shows BIG Shift Toward Democrats + Trump’s Attempts To Manipulate The Economy Could Backfire

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down why Donald Trump’s sudden push for a Ukraine “peace deal” may be more about political retreat than diplomacy,...

Full Episode - New Polling Shows BIG Shift Toward Democrats + Why Putin Won’t Stop, And Why Ukraine Won’t Settle

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down why Donald Trump’s sudden push for a Ukraine “peace deal” may be more about political retreat than diplomacy,...

Interview Only w/ Anne Applebaum - Why Putin Won’t Stop, And Why Ukraine Won’t Settle

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck is joined by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Anne Applebaum for a sweeping, unsparing look at the...

Chuck's Commentary - Trump’s Coalition Is Starting To Crack + Why America Can’t Quit Saudi Arabia

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chuck Todd breaks down an extraordinary week in politics marked by a near-unanimous House vote to release the Epstein files and growi...

Full Episode - Trump’s Coalition Is Starting To Crack + Why Democrats Struggle…And Can Still Win In Iowa

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chuck Todd breaks down an extraordinary week in politics marked by a near-unanimous House vote to release the Epstein files and growi...

Interview Only w/ Josh Turek - Why Democrats Struggle…And Can Still Win In Iowa

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Interview Only w/ Josh Turek - Why Democrats Struggle…And Can Still Win In Iowa In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Iow...

Interview Only w/ David Lesch - Bashar al-Assad, Broken Borders & Baseball

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, historian and author David Lesch joins Chuck to discuss the new book Dodgers to Damascus — an unexpected ...

Chuck’s Commentary - Donald Trump Is Rattled By The Epstein Files + How The U.S. Government Fed Conspiratorial Thinking

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down how Donald Trump is being consumed by the growing Epstein feeding frenzy — fro...

Full Episode - Donald Trump Is Rattled By The Epstein Files + Bashar al-Assad, Broken Borders & Baseball

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down how Donald Trump is being consumed by the growing Epstein feeding frenzy — from his inexplica...

New Voices - Politically Homeless: Why Traditional Conservatives Can’t Embrace MAGA

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this special “New Voices” episode of the Chuck ToddCast, political strategist Lucy Caldwell joins Chuck to reflect on her journey from ...

Chuck’s Commentary - From Teflon To Velcro: Why The Epstein Files Could Trigger Trump’s Lame Duck Presidency + Mike Johnson Has Put Republicans In A Terrible Spot

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks a tumultuous week for Donald Trump as newly released Epstein emails reignite old scandals —...

Full Episode - From Teflon To Velcro: Why The Epstein Files Could Trigger Trump’s Lame Duck Presidency + The Democrats’ Roadmap To Becoming A Majority Party Again

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks a tumultuous week for Donald Trump as newly released Epstein emails reignite old scandals —...

Interview Only w/ Adam Jentleson - The Democrats’ Roadmap To Becoming A Majority Party Again

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Adam Jentleson, executive director of the new Searchlight Institute, to talk about how Dem...

Chuck’s Commentary - Both Parties Showing Cracks After Government Shutdown + Top 5 Senate Seat Most Likely To Flip Parties

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the political fallout from the ending of the longest government shutdown in history— an...

Full Episode - Both Parties Showing Cracks After Government Shutdown + How Democrats Can Win In Appalachia

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the political fallout from the ending of the longest government shutdown in history— an...

Interview Only w/ Joel Willett - How Democrats Can Win In Appalachia

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former intelligence officer and Democratic senate candidate from Kentucky Joel Willett joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging and deeply personal convers...

Chuck’s Commentary - The End Of The Government Shutdown? + Is Trump Entering His Lame Duck Era?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the latest in Washington as the government shutdown nears its end—and the political fal...

Interview Only w/ Garrett Graff - From Nixon to Trump: America’s Nonstop Modern Presidential Scandals

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd sits down with journalist and historian Garrett Graff, host of The Long Shadow, to unpack how America’s political scandals—from...

Full Episode - The End Of The Government Shutdown? + From Nixon to Trump: America’s Nonstop Modern Presidential Scandals

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the latest in Washington as the government shutdown nears its end—and the political fal...

Chuck’s Commentary - A GREAT Night For Democrats + Trump’s Grip On The G.O.P. Could Slip

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck reacts to Democrats outperforming expectations across the board in Tuesday’s elections — from...

Full Episode - A GREAT Night For Democrats + Democracy Denied: Inside the Push for D.C. & Puerto Rico Statehood

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck reacts to Democrats outperforming expectations across the board in Tuesday’s elections — from...

Interview Only w/ Rep. Oye Owolewa & George Laws Garcia - Democracy Denied: Inside the Push for D.C. & Puerto Rico Statehood

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

D.C. representative Oye Owolewa and Executive Director for Puerto Rico 51st George Laws Garcia join Chuck Todd for a deep dive into one of America&rsq...

Chuck’s Commentary - The Public Is Souring On Trump 2.0 + America’s Imperial Past Looms Large Over Venezuela

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down the latest NBC News poll, which paints a grim picture for both parties — and especially for Donald Trump’s second t...

Full Episode - The Public Is Souring On Trump 2.0 + What Swing Voters Really Think… And Why That’s BAD For Democrats

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down the latest NBC News poll, which paints a grim picture for both parties — and especially for Donald Trump’s second t...

Interview Only w/ Rich Thau - What Swing Voters Really Think… And Why That’s BAD For Democrats

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Thau, moderator of the Swing Voter Project joins Chuck Todd to dig into what America’s elusive swing voters are really thinking heading int...

Chuck’s Commentary - American Democracy Is Clogged, But Not Beyond Repair + The Constitution Needs An Update

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down why Washington feels paralyzed — and how Trump’s gravitational pull still dictate...

Full Episode - American Democracy Is Clogged, But Not Beyond Repair + Florida Man Goes to War: The Coup That Failed in Venezuela

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down why Washington feels paralyzed — and how Trump’s gravitational pull still dictate...

Interview Only w/ Billy Corben - Florida Man Goes to War: The Coup That Failed in Venezuela

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Filmmaker Billy Corben joins Chuck Todd to talk about his new documentary Men of War—a wild true story that Corben calls “Florida Man with...

Chuck’s Commentary - 2025 Election Preview + Top 5 Political Scions In Upcoming Elections

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down why this year’s elections may be local—but their impact will be national. From Virginia’s bellwether governor...

Full Episode - 2025 Election Preview + Viva Las Voters: Why Nevada Has Become America’s Ultimate Political Bellwether

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down why this year’s elections may be local—but their impact will be national. From Virginia’s bellwether governor...

Interview Only w/ Jon Ralston - Viva Las Voters: Why Nevada Has Become America’s Ultimate Political Bellwether

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran Nevada journalist and author of the upcoming book “The Game Changer”, Jon Ralston joins Chuck Todd to break down how the Silver St...

Chuck’s Commentary - The Double Standard Destroying American Politics + The Founders Foresaw The Causes Of Our Political Dysfunction

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down the ongoing government shutdown and the deep dysfunction gripping Washington. With the shutdown dragging into late October, Tru...

Full Episode - The Double Standard Destroying American Politics + Alternative Facts & Propaganda: Orwell’s Warning For Trump’s America

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down the ongoing government shutdown and the deep dysfunction gripping Washington. With the shutdown dragging into late October, Tru...

Interview Only w/ Raoul Peck - Alternative Facts & Propaganda: Orwell’s Warning For Trump’s America

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, filmmaker Raoul Peck joins Chuck to discuss his powerful new documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 — an exploration o...

Chuck’s Commentary - Trump Has Gone Full “Let Them Eat Cake” Mode + Pardons For Me… The Law For Thee

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck dives into the chaotic new reality of Trump’s second term — one defined by self-interest, spe...

Full Episode - Trump Has Gone Full “Let Them Eat Cake” Mode - Why Sports Is OUT On Social Justice & IN On Gambling

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck dives into the chaotic new reality of Trump’s second term — one defined by self-interest, spe...

Interview Only w/ J.A. Adande - Why Sports Is OUT On Social Justice & IN On Gambling

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sports journalist and professor J.A. Adande joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging conversation on how money, media, and power are reshaping the world of...

Chuck’s Commentary - Trump’s Many Vanity Projects + The Coming Political & Cultural War Over AI

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down how Donald Trump’s presidency has become more about global showmanship than governing at home. From pushing Argentinian b...

Full Episode - Trump’s Many Vanity Projects + The Coming Political/Cultural War Over AI + Is Iowa The KEY To Democrats Winning Back Rural America

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down how Donald Trump’s presidency has become more about global showmanship than governing at home. From pushing Argentinian b...

Interview Only w/ Rita Hart - Is Iowa The KEY To Democrats Winning Back Rural America

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd sits down with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart to talk farming, politics, and the fight to keep Iowa relevant on the national stage. ...

Interview Only w/ Eric Berger - Is The United States LOSING The Space Race To China?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ars Technica space journalist Eric Berger joins Chuck Todd to unpack the new global race to the moon — and why it’s about power as much as...

Chuck’s Commentary - Massive “No Kings” Protests + Trump’s Illegal War In The Caribbean

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Massive “No Kings” protests swept across the country this weekend — peaceful, organized, and impossible to ignore. Chuck Todd breaks...

Full Episode - Massive “No Kings” Protests + Trump’s Illegal War In The Caribbean + Is The United States Losing The Space Race To China?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Massive “No Kings” protests swept across the country this weekend — peaceful, organized, and impossible to ignore. Chuck Todd breaks...

Chuck’s Commentary - Democratic Dysfunction On Full Display + Branding Protest As “Hating America” Is Un-American

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down a week that feels like a case study in America’s democratic backslide. With the governm...

Full Episode - Democratic Dysfunction On Full Display + Trump, China & The Rise Of A New World Order

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down a week that feels like a case study in America’s democratic backslide. With the governm...

Interview Only w/ Michael McFaul - Trump, China & The Rise Of A New World Order

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Chuck Todd for a sweeping conversation about whether the world is slipping back into a pre&ndash...

Chuck’s Commentary - Democrats Won The Argument Over The Shutdown…And Should End It + America Will Need New Political Guardrails After Trump

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd examines the mounting political and institutional strain as the government shutdown drags on — and why Democrats may need to declare ...

Full Episode - America Will Need New Political Guardrails After Trump + The Huge MISTAKES Democrats Have Made In The Trump Era

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd examines the mounting political and institutional strain as the government shutdown drags on — and why Democrats may need to declare ...

Interview Only w/ Tom Bonier - The Huge MISTAKES Democrats Have Made In The Trump Era

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd sits down with veteran Democratic strategist and data expert Tom Bonier to unpack one of the biggest political mysteries of the Trump era: ...

Interview Only w/ Mark Zandi - Will Trump’s Tariffs Drive The Economy Into Recession?

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi joins Chuck Todd to assess an economy that looks strong on paper—but feels weak for most Americans. Whi...

Chuck’s Commentary - Trump Has Weaponized Every Part Of Government + US Has Lost Moral Authority On World Stage

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down the latest political and global chaos as the government shutdown drags on with no resolution in sight—because, as he puts...

Full Episode - Trump Has Weaponized Every Part Of Government + Will Trump’s Tariffs Drive The Economy Into Recession?

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down the latest political and global chaos as the government shutdown drags on with no resolution in sight—because, as he puts...

Interview Only w/Paul Glastris - Why America’s Colleges Are FAILING Their Students

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd sits down with Washington Monthly editor-in-chief Paul Glastris to unpack how America’s college ranking system went off the rails—and h...

Chuck’s Commentary - The Shutdown Has Become A Choice + Trump’s Showdown In Chicago

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the government shutdown stretches on, Chuck Todd breaks down how both parties are calculating the political costs — and why Democrats may have al...

Full Episode - The Shutdown Has Become A Choice - Trump’s Showdown In Chicago + Why America’s Colleges Are FAILING Their Students

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the government shutdown stretches on, Chuck Todd breaks down how both parties are calculating the political costs — and why Democrats may have al...

Full Episode - Nobody “Wins” A Shutdown + Israel’s Popularity With American Public + Scamming Grandma: The Corrupt World Of Political Fundraising

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down the political fallout as the government shutdown begins disrupting air travel—and both parties claim they’re “winning.”...

Interview Only w/Adam Bonica - Scamming Grandma: The Corrupt World Of Political Fundraising

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Stanford political scientist Adam Bonica to unpack the dark underbelly of political fundra...

Chuck’s Commentary - Nobody “Wins” A Shutdown + Israel’s Popularity With American Public + Top 5 Governor’s Seats Most Likely To Flip

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Todd breaks down the political fallout as the government shutdown begins disrupting air travel—and both parties claim they’re “winning.”...

Interview Only w/ OKC Mayor David Holt - How America’s Mayors Stay Above The Political Fray

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joins Chuck to talk about why mayors often stand apart from the hyper-polarized ...

Full Episode - No Incentive For Congress To End Shutdown + Trump Wants A Violent Confrontation With Protestors + How America’s Mayors Stay Above The Political Fray

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the second week of the government shutdown, explaining why Republicans are taking most of the bl...

Chuck’s Commentary - No Incentive For Congress To End Shutdown + Trump Wants A Violent Confrontation With Protestors

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the second week of the government shutdown, explaining why Republicans are taking most of the bl...