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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.

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Latest Episodes

Chuck Todd’s MVP of the midterms is John Roberts. In the first Super Tuesday after Democrats swept the House, the Senate and a majority of governorships, Chuck and Chris Cillizza go straight to superlatives — five best-run campaigns, five worst, five... more

British historian Joel Nelson — a former Kennedy Scholar and Foreign Affairs editor — joins the Chuck ToddCast to discuss Kennedy’s Only Hero, out this month, which argues JFK’s obsession with Winston Churchill shaped everything from his worldview to... more

Chuck Todd argues Trump still isn’t hearing what voters said — he’s essentially telling the customer they’re wrong. The clearest evidence is Stephen Miller replacing Susie Wiles as chief of staff: Miller was the architect of the immigration backlash ... more

Chuck Todd argues Trump still isn’t hearing what voters said — he’s essentially telling the customer they’re wrong. The clearest evidence is Stephen Miller replacing Susie Wiles as chief of staff: Miller was the architect of the immigration backlash ... more

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Recent Guests

Geoffrey Skelley
Chief elections analyst at Decision Desk HQ
Decision Desk HQ
Episode: Interview Only w/ Geoffrey Skelley - Breaking Down A Seismic Night For Democrats
Reid Wilson
Founder of Pluribus News and general manager of enterprise news at State Affairs
State Affairs
Episode: Full Episode - What To Watch For On Election Night + The Midterm Story Everyone Is Missing… State Governments
Seth Bodnar
Green Beret, former GE executive and former University of Montana president running for Senate as an independent
University of Montana
Episode: Full Episode - Trump’s Closing Message Couldn’t Be Worse + Can An Independent Win Montana’s Senate Seat?
William D. Cohan
Financial journalist, founding partner of Puck and author of Money to Burn
Puck
Episode: Full Episode - ALL The Election Indicators Favor Democrats + Media Consolidation, Private Equity & Shadow Banking
Scott Greenberger
Executive editor of Stateline and author of The Forsaken Founder
Stateline
Episode: Interview Only w/ Scott Greenberger - The Founding Father You’ve Never Heard Of
Andy Lack
Former NBC News and MSNBC chairman who founded Mississippi Today and Deep South Today
Deep South Today
Episode: Full Episode - Trump’s Treasonous Capitulation To Putin + Rebuilding Newsrooms In The Deep South
Kevin Harlan
NFL, NBA and March Madness broadcaster; son of former Packers president Bob Harlan
Episode: The Kevin Harlan Interview
Ayanna Howard
Spelman College president, former NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory roboticist and author
Spelman College
Episode: Full Episode - How America Can Produce Another “Leader Of The Free World” + Higher Ed In The Age Of AI
Paul Glastris
Editor-in-chief of Washington Monthly
Washington Monthly
Episode: Interview Only w/ Paul Glastris - Ranking Colleges By Value Rather Than Prestige

Host

Chuck Todd
Political journalist, commentator and former NBC News political director

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Please stop talking over each other!

    I love the Tuesday show with Chris Cillizza, but you are both constantly talking over one another. That makes it a little difficult to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HowardinMA
    United States7 days ago
  • Senate or broke

    Let me be clear. If Dems don't have a majority Senate leader (n.b., Fetterman proof) come Nov 30, they lost this election.

    Sure we'll have the House, but if MAGA controls the Senate, the Demon in the WH will flood the Fed courts with lunatics, finish off Ukraine, probably invade Canada, destroy NATO, continue to shanghai immigrants, inflate the dollar to drive the market up etc....

    Of course it's better to have the House than nothing, but it is not better to have the House over the Senate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prometheus---
    United States19 days ago
  • Hypocrisy

    Chuck on politics, particularly elections is his wheelhouse, but he totally lost me after going on a rant about Trump's grift (very real), then immediatley went to commercial to promote the Fanfuel gambling grift. Come on, man.

    And now in a recent podcast he had a discussion with Chris about kalshi and how he'd bet. Straight up vice (gambling) promotion and complicit in an operation that is highly controversial. Completely ruins his rep when beholden to very sketchy advertisers. What other soul... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    amcfail
    United States20 days ago
  • Chuck AddCast

    I loved when the mild-mannered Mr. Todd returned. I enjoy his analysis, but the more recent seemingly spontaneous mixed-in ad structure at a high frequency makes it difficult to listen to. Feels like half the show is ads now. I listen less as a result.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    FuturePOTUK
    United States20 days ago
  • Vote blue save America

    Great show watch you on YouTube every day

    and listen to you every night on podcast

    Convictions:

    JUSTICE FOR ALL

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    For Assistance AG

    Katie Phang

    Micheal Popok

    Leticia James

    Any politician who receives Apac money and Big Pharma money should be a no vote

    They work for their donors priority’s

    Nothing well change going Apac it well only get worse for average Joe

    Politician receiving grassroots money will work for there donors because they can’t risk taking a pay cut from you

    Do ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WA state Grandview
    United States22 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value Todd's detailed election analysis, clear explanations and ability to make complicated political developments understandable.
Frequent and lengthy advertisements, including promotions related to gambling and prediction markets, are a recurring source of frustration.
Several listeners praise the range of guests and Todd's access to political insiders, while others disagree with his framing or conclusions.
Some listeners find interruptions and overlapping conversation distracting, particularly in episodes with Chris Cillizza or during guest interviews.
College football and sports commentary are a welcome extra for some listeners, including those who do not usually follow the sport.

Chart Rankings

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Super Tuesdays - The Worst Version Of Trump We’ve Seen In An Election Year… One Week Out From The Midterms
Q: Is there anything in this election that suggests a state could be added to the usual group of swing states for 2028?
Todd identifies Texas, Iowa, Ohio and South Carolina as possible emerging battlegrounds, while noting that the eventual presidential nominees and their coalitions will affect which states become competitive.
Super Tuesdays - The Worst Version Of Trump We’ve Seen In An Election Year… One Week Out From The Midterms
Q: Outside of a natural disaster, is there anything that could change what we think is the direction of this election?
Todd says he sees little concrete evidence that would overturn the expectation of a strong Democratic election, aside from a polling error. He notes that Republicans would be relying heavily on that possibility.
Interview Only w/ Seth Bodnar - Can An Independent Win Montana’s Senate Seat?
Q: What would you do if you were active duty right now with what Pete Hegseth is doing?
Bodnar says officers must obey lawful orders and describes the difficult choice between remaining in service to limit harm or resigning in protest when orders are unlawful.
Interview Only w/ Seth Bodnar - Can An Independent Win Montana’s Senate Seat?
Q: Any regrets about running as an independent?
Bodnar says the independent campaign is authentic to him and necessary to challenge partisan gridlock, despite the tactical advantages of running under a party label.
Full Episode - Trump’s Closing Message Couldn’t Be Worse + Can An Independent Win Montana’s Senate Seat?
Q: What would you do if you were active duty right now with what Pete Hegseth is doing?
Bodnar says officers must obey lawful orders and cannot obey unlawful ones. Senior officers face a moral dilemma between staying to mitigate harm and resigning in protest, and he argues politicizing military leadership threatens the republic.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chuck ToddCast

What is The Chuck ToddCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Chuck Todd offers extended analysis of U.S. elections, campaigns, polling, public policy and political leadership, with regular attention to state-level races and how national issues affect voters. The format combines Todd's commentary and listener questions with interviews featuring election analysts, state politics journalists, candidates and other newsmakers. College football and its place in American culture recur alongside the political coverage, giving the conversations a distinctive sports thread.

The approach is conversational and often pointed, with Todd weighing competing explanations and implications rather than limiting discussion to headline summaries. Listeners looking for detailed election analysis, insider perspectives and ... more

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1. Meet the Press
2. Super Tuesdays with Chris Cillizza and Chuck Todd
3. Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
4. Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
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Recent guests on The Chuck ToddCast include:

1. Geoffrey Skelley
2. Reid Wilson
3. Seth Bodnar
4. William D. Cohan
5. Scott Greenberger
6. Andy Lack
7. Kevin Harlan
8. Ayanna Howard

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