Podcast di Chuck Todd

Chuck announced that after close to a decade at "Meet the Press," he will stepping down from his role as moderator of the longest-running show in television. NBC News Chief Washington correspondent Andrea Mitchell joins Chuck to break down the significance of the show in the public forum.Di NBC News

He's a former two-term Wisconsin governor, survived a recall effort, ran for president in 2016, and — in a new Wall Street Journal op-ed — is telling today's Republican primary candidates how to learn from his mistakes as they seek the presidency. Former Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) joins Chuck to detail the state of the race and deliver his read on …

As the GOP primary field expands, its latest entries this week are marked by the candidacies of former Vice President Mike Pence and former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) — the head of the Trump White House transition team and formerly thought of as a top VP candidate. Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, and Michae…

Gov. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) is preparing to leave the governor's mansion after a decade in office. He joins Chuck to detail his 30+ years of activism — including his signature climate policies to reimagine the nation's reliance on fossil fuels over renewable energies — and the state of democracy.Di NBC News

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), former President Trump and more presidential hopefuls are rallying in Iowa this week, ahead of the state's first-in-the-nation Republican contest early next year. GOP strategist David Kochel joins Chuck to detail what a success or a misstep in the Hawkeye State could mean for the rest of the primary campaign.…

The Department of Veteran Affairs' report last year showing a staggering decline in suicides among military veterans seemed to bring encouraging news — still, that figure was disputed by advocates, who say the undercounting of suicides painted a rosier picture than reality offers. Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America,…

It's the busiest week of the 2024 election so far: Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) ("the happy warrior") and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) (the Disney warrior) are jumping in the race ... and Donald Trump has at least one already in his crosshairs. The Dispatch's David Drucker and Audrey Fahlberg discuss DeSantis' unique planned announcement and what could be…

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plots a formal entry into the GOP 2024 primary, attacks from former President Trump have knocked him down from the early momentum he'd accrued after the midterms. Former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) joins Chuck to detail the impending political showdown between both Florida men vying for the presidency as the Republican…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is headed for a tense election runoff which could end his 20-year rule. Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, joins Chuck to detail the strongman's legacy as he fights to extend his legacy into a third decade.Di NBC News

Kentucky's GOP nominee for governor fends off an ultra-wealthy opponent, Democrats hold onto the Pennsylvania state House by nationalizing the contest, and election deniers register losses across the board. ... We might be looking to '24, but Decision 2023 isn't done with us yet. NBC News Correspondent Dasha Burns and NBC News Deputy Political Edit…

Despite some partywide polling showing that a Republican alternative to former President Trump could be popular among partisans, the hands of any would-be challengers seem tied by their need to not alienate his uber-motivated base. Kimberly Atkins Stohr, senior opinion writer for the Boston Globe, joins Chuck to break down how a recent CNN town hal…

The seemingly exponential growth in artificial intelligence's ability causes concern over potential repercussions to come when the intellect of machines outmatches humans'. Jacy Reese Anthis, a sociologist and co-founder of the Sentience Institute, joins Chuck to break down whether there can be any break pedal or moderation in the advancement of A.…

President Biden's re-election campaign is headed for a difficult summer — and that's if everything goes right for him. NBC News Political Deputy Editor Bridget Bowman and Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections, join Chuck to analyze how troubles related to the economy and immigration have even made Democrats comfortable with crit…