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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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Chuck Todd and J.A. Adande explore the origins of the Crimson Tide and the remarkable rise of Bear Bryant. From Alabama’s early Rose Bowl triumphs and the beginnings of the Crimson Tide name to Bryant’s near-departure for the Miami Dolphins, they tra... more

With under 80 days to the midterms, Chuck Todd and Chris Cillizza pause the horse race for a full "where are we now" audit of the 2028 Democratic field — prompted, Chris admits, by listener pushback that they'd been too dismissive of Gavin Newsom. Us... more

In Part 2 of this ToddCast Special Report, Chuck Todd picks up the thread where Part 1 left it: if an insurance company's capital cushion is determined by how risky its investments are judged to be, then who is doing the judging? The answer leads to ... more

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Politico politics bureau chief and senior political columnist Jonathan Martin joins the Chuck Toddcast for a reporter's-eye tour of the 2028 landscape, starting from an observation both men keep circling: the governing wing of each party is badly out... more

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Rory Kennedy
Director/Documentarian
Netflix (Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing)
Episode: Full Episode - The Rule Of Law Is Now Whatever Trump Says It Is + Boeing Promised To Do Better After Deadly Crashes… They Haven’t
Michael Russell Gunn
Writer and director of Brink of War
Brink of War (film)
Episode: Full Episode - Biggest Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries + The Summit That Almost Ended Nuclear Weapons Forever
Brian King
Former Director, FDA Center for Tobacco Products
FDA
Episode: Full Episode - Trump’s Corruption Knows No Bounds + Decades of Anti-Tobacco Wins Are Being Reversed Under Trump
Chris McKendry
Veteran ESPN tennis broadcaster and Patrick McEnroy's partner
ESPN
Episode: The Truth About Wimbledon | Patrick McEnroe & Chris McKendry Interview
Patrick McEnroe
Former ATP player, ESPN tennis broadcaster, longtime USTA staffer
ESPN, United States Tennis Association
Episode: The Truth About Wimbledon | Patrick McEnroe & Chris McKendry Interview
Andy Beshear
Governor of Kentucky, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association
Democratic Governors Association
Episode: Full Episode - The Iran War Risks Going Global + Mitch McConnell’s Disappearing Act & How Democrats Can Win In Trump Country
John Oren
Guest discussed in segment about the calendar and South Carolina strategy
Episode: Chuck’s Commentary - The Democrats’ Primary Calendar Is Built To Stymie The Progressive Left In ‘28 + Ken Martin’s Leadership At The DNC Has Been A Disaster
John Ourand
Sports business journalist, covers sports industry for Puck
Puck
Episode: Full Episode - The Democrats’ Primary Calendar Is Built To Stymie The Progressive Left In ‘28 + How Money Has Reshaped Professional & College Sports
Neera Tanden
President of the Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress
Episode: Interview Only w/ Neera Tanden - The Democratic Party's Credibility Problem — And How to Fix It

Host

Charles Todd
Host of The Chuck ToddCast; NBC News contributor; known for candid political analysis and interviews with reporters, insiders, and policymakers.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • The most reasonable voice in politics

    I never miss Chuck’s podcast. Gives an inside view of what is really discussed behind the scenes among both liberals and conservatives. Some say he’s a centrist - he calls himself an incrementalist. I appreciate he is always digging for the truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahFayBoston
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    This is one of my favorite podcasts. Though I don’t always agree with everything Chuck says, I appreciate his reasoning behind it. And I appreciate he doesn’t expect us to agree with everything the says. In fact, he invites conversations with people he may not agree with. There are a lot of ads, as others mentioned, but those don’t bother me because I skip them. I learn something new every episode which helps in my conversations about the world. Thanks Chuck!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mae0014
    United States3 months ago
  • Please get some new ads

    Like many have already said, too many of the same commercials every 20 minutes of Chuck. Been listening to Cindy Crawford complain about how people give her bad compliments for a year now.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    morty from des moines
    United States3 months ago
  • Paxton

    I believe Paxton will beat Talarico, until I see different.

    “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent Texas and live in Hell.”

    General Philip Henry Sheridan

    (Speech at Fort Clark, Texas, 1866)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prometheus---
    United States3 months ago
  • Cassidy

    Cassidy might be your friendly acquaintance but he irreparably ruined the health of this country and the world by confirming Kennedy. That is an unforgivable offense.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raj Fan
    United States3 months ago

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Some praise the in-depth policy analysis, while others critique excessive advertising and lengthy episodes.

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Interview Only w/ Michael Russell Gunn - The Summit That Almost Ended Nuclear Weapons Forever
Q: What was the biggest learning curve transitioning from TV to film for you?
The biggest hurdle was the pace and scale of production, including tight schedules, fewer do-overs, and coordinating a large team to make sure every department aligned in a short filming window.
Interview Only w/ Michael Russell Gunn - The Summit That Almost Ended Nuclear Weapons Forever
Q: How did you get access to the Reagan-Gorbachev transcripts, and why were they pivotal?
Shultz provided handwritten, still-classified transcripts that became the film's foundation, enabling a near verbatim opening scene and giving the project a level of authenticity that helped secure cast and financing.
Interview Only w/ Michael Russell Gunn - The Summit That Almost Ended Nuclear Weapons Forever
Q: Tell me about the cast. What did Jeff Daniels do to study Reagan?
Daniels spent months on the accent and studied the script, arriving off-book and performing with a deep commitment to Reagan's persona, complemented by extensive makeup work to capture the appearance and cadence.
Interview Only w/ Rory Kennedy - Boeing Promised To Do Better After Deadly Crashes… They Haven’t
Q: What role do unions and workforce experience play in the quality control problems depicted in the film?
Kennedy notes unions can protect workers and provide on-the-ground safety checks, but the relocation and hiring of inexperienced workers contributed to quality problems, revealing a complex balance between labor and safety.
Interview Only w/ Rory Kennedy - Boeing Promised To Do Better After Deadly Crashes… They Haven’t
Q: What did you find most compelling or troubling about Boeing's shift in leadership and governance?
She highlights the prioritization of shareholder profits, consolidation reducing competition, and regulatory capture as central to the ongoing safety and quality issues.

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1. Rory Kennedy
2. Michael Russell Gunn
3. Brian King
4. Chris McKendry
5. Patrick McEnroe
6. Andy Beshear
7. John Oren
8. John Ourand

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