The Chuck ToddCast
Episodes
Elon's Exit from Trump Administration + Amanda Litman on Recruiting the Next Democratic Leaders
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd reacts to Elon Musk leaving the Trump Administration and discusses the valuable lessons to be learned from Elon’s tenure. Chuck also reac...
The Russian SPY Factory In Brazil, Explained: New York Times BOMBSHELL Story Reaction
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd starts with new polling showing Trump’s damaging down ballot effect on the Republican party and highlights some key races for the upcomin...
‘The Diplomat’ Reaction: The Inside Story Of Netflix’s Political Thriller
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd opens with two issues he calls “dead rail” issues; issues that voters care about but don’t vote on… campaign finance reform and the...
How Can Democrats Get Their Mojo Back?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd begins by examining whether Democrats have lost by enough to force meaningful change or if they're simply tinkering around the edges. He co...
Is American Pop Culture The WORST It’s Ever Been?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck begins with house Republicans struggling to pass their “Big Beautiful Bill” and reflecting on the president’s ability to influence the cul...
Meet The Democratic "Donald Trump" Running For Governor Of California
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd begins the episode with an examination of the election landscape starting with the California gubernatorial race and a demographic breakdow...
Trump Is "POISONING The Well" In Congress + Devastating Medicaid Cuts w/Ritchie Torres
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd welcomes Congressman Ritchie Torres for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with a tour of New York's 15th district and the unique chal...
Why Vietnam Still HAUNTS American Politics: Inside Netflix’s 'Turning Point' | Chuck Todd
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd opens with a personal reflection on his father's connection to Vietnam before welcoming distinguished guests Ambassador John Negroponte and...
Ro Khanna On Biden's Big Failure, Trump Damaging America's Reputation, Democrats Leadership Crisis
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd opens with a critical analysis of President Trump's approach to governance, suggesting that while his Middle East trip may yield positive r...
Have Democrats Found Their Red State SAVIOR To Beat Republicans? w/ Rob Sand
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd opens with a blistering analysis of America's current political landscape, arguing that both major parties are fundamentally weak and survi...
Jasmine Crockett Interview: Why Trump Won, Fixing The Democratic Party
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck opens with an analysis of President Trump's controversial upcoming Middle East trip, focusing on reports that Trump will receive a luxury Boeing...
John Kasich On Trump's Disastrous Tariffs And Biden's Failure
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck opens with an analysis of growing global tensions, including armed conflict between India and Pakistan, and the power vacuum created by America'...
Jay Inslee On Why Trump’s INCOMPETENCE Will Hurt Americans
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd begins with analysis of the current travel chaos and President Trump's controversial comments on Alcatraz and movie tariffs. He highlights ...
Tariffs Gone Wrong? - Trump's Trade War Backfire
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck begins with analysis of the Trump administration's tariff implementation and personnel changes, including Mike Waltz's removal as national secur...
How ‘Black Mirror’ Reveals Our Bleak Digital Future w/ Creator Charlie Brooker
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd begins with a critical assessment of the Democratic Party's first 100 days under the Trump administration, noting widespread discontent amo...
A Warning For American Democracy: How Trump Is Following Putin's Corruption Blueprint
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd begins the show with a candid assessment of President Trump's troubled first 100 days, suggesting that Trump's authoritarian tendencies may...
Trump’s Weaponization Of The Justice Department + Is A Blue Wave Building For 2026?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this packed episode, Chuck opens with a sobering assessment of President Trump's plummeting approval ratings and questions about his administration...
Dark Money Has Corrupted American Politics
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd speaks with legendary documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney about his newest project The Dark Money Game on HBO and the influence of legalized ...
The Decline Of Local Journalism + Money Is Corrupting Politics
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck begins by weighing in on a new Pew Research poll showing a significant drop in President Donald Trump’s approval rating since his inauguration...
Will Donald Trump’s Trade War Tank The U.S. Economy?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd is joined by Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, to discuss the damaging effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and ...
Trump’s Lawlessness + Showdown With SCOTUS Looming?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd is joined by Benjamin Wittes, editor-in-chief of Lawfare, to break down the widespread legal violations committed by the Trump administrati...
Reacting To The JFK Files & Conspiracy Theories
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd takes a deep dive into the JFK assassination conspiracy and the latest document release with Jeff Morley, founder of JFK Facts.He opens the...
Is Trump ceding America's power to Xi Jinping & China
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd is joined by geopolitical expert and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer to unpack the global implications of President Donald Trump’s effo...
Trump's Tariff Changes + Predicting Future of Fox News & The Murdoch Empire
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First, Chuck reacts to President Trump’s announcement that smartphones, computers, and other electronics will be exempt from tariffs. He also previe...
Who Takes The Fall For Tariff Disaster? + Trump’s Enemies List
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck Todd is joined by Marc Caputo, Senior White House Reporter for Axios.Chuck begins by breaking down how th...
Trump’s Tariff Turbulence + How The OJ Trial Changed News Media
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck reacts to President Donald Trump’s decision to pause his sweeping tariff regime — and explains why it...
How To Cover Trump As An Independent Journalist With Tara Palmeri
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck dives into the new waters he’s swimming in—the world of independent media and journalism.He shares hi...
Trump Won’t Recover From Disastrous Tariffs + Will Congress Take Tariff Power From Trump?
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck explores why America is undergoing a major political realignment, and why President Donald Trump’s appr...
Trump's Tariff Turmoil
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Todd analyzes the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, discussing their historic impact. He argues that free trade has made Ameri...
Democrats Need Some Soul Searching + Jake Sherman On The Capitol Hill Chaos
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 2 of the brand-new Chuck Toddcast, Chuck is joined by Jake Sherman, founder of Punchbowl News and one of the most well-connected reporters ...
Chuck Todd Reacts to Special Elections + John Fetterman on Donald Trump & 2028 Presidential Run
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the debut episode of the newly relaunched Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman.But first, Chuck reacts to the s...
Trailer
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chuck Toddcast is back! If you’re looking for smart, no-nonsense political conversations, you’ve come to the right place. The Chuck Toddcast g...