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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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Interview Only w/ Geoffrey Skelley - Breaking Down A Seismic Night For Democrats

DDHQ elections analyst Geoffrey Skelley joins the Chuck ToddCast to break down a genuinely seismic night. Democrats flipped both chambers, taking at least seven Republica

Nov 5
1 h 08 min

Full Episode - This Election Was A Trump Tsunami + Breaking Down A Seismic Night For Democrats

Chuck Todd calls it the Trump Tsunami — a total repudiation whose consequences will last a decade. His core argument is that this was an “and” election, not an “or” one:

Nov 5
2 h 19 min

Chuck’s Commentary - This Election Was A Trump Tsunami + The Trump Era Is Over

Chuck Todd calls it the Trump Tsunami — a total repudiation whose consequences will last a decade. His core argument is that this was an “and” election, not an “or” one:

Nov 5
1 h 12 min

THE Ohio State: Coaching Scandals and the Price of Greatness (Part 2)

Chuck Todd and J.A. Adande continue their deep dive into the history of Ohio State football, exploring the bitter rivalries, coaching scandals, and relentless pursuit of

Nov 4
49 min

Super Tuesdays - Democrats Are Winning SEVEN Senate Seats… Or The Polling Industry Is BROKEN

It’s Election Day, and Chuck Todd and Chris Cillizza arrive at a binary: either Democrats pick up seven Senate seats tonight, or the polling industry has to be blown up a

Nov 3
51 min

Full Episode - Haley Stevens Lights Her Career On Fire + How To Watch The Election Results

One day out, Chuck Todd reacts to Haley Stevens endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed — a stunning turn that cost Stevens her staff and, Chuck argues, like

Nov 2
2 h 05 min

Interview Only w/ Reid Wilson - The Midterm Story Everyone Is Missing… State Governments

Reid Wilson — founder of Pluribus News and GM of enterprise news at State Affairs — joins the Chuck ToddCast for the midterm story nobody in Washington covers: 88 state c

Oct 29
1 h 10 min

Full Episode - What To Watch For On Election Night + The Midterm Story Everyone Is Missing… State Governments

The New York Times reported Wednesday that operatives tied to Mary Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC actively recruited the second Dan Sullivan onto Alaska’s Senate ballot

Oct 29
3 h 02 min

Chuck’s Commentary - What To Watch For On Election Night + Democrats’ Dirty Trick In Alaska

The New York Times reported Wednesday that operatives tied to Mary Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC actively recruited the second Dan Sullivan onto Alaska’s Senate ballot

Oct 29
1 h 53 min

Interview Only w/ Seth Bodnar - Can An Independent Win Montana’s Senate Seat?

Seth Bodnar — Green Beret, former GE executive, and former University of Montana president now running for Senate as an independent — joins the Chuck ToddCast a week out.

Oct 28
1 h 02 min

Full Episode - Trump’s Closing Message Couldn’t Be Worse + Can An Independent Win Montana’s Senate Seat?

Chuck Todd zooms out to a global pattern: Trump-aligned right-wing leaders have now lost in Brazil, Serbia, Hungary and Israel, all on massive turnout. Lula beat Flávio B

Oct 28
2 h 43 min

Chuck’s Commentary - Trump’s Closing Message Couldn’t Be Worse + Trump’s Politics Receives International Rejection

Chuck Todd zooms out to a global pattern: Trump-aligned right-wing leaders have now lost in Brazil, Serbia, Hungary and Israel, all on massive turnout. Lula beat Flávio B

Oct 28
1 h 44 min

THE Ohio State: Woody Hayes, Michigan, and the Birth of a Dynasty (Part 1)

Chuck Todd and J.A. Adande explore how the Buckeyes became a college football powerhouse and the complicated legacy of legendary coach Woody Hayes. From the historic Mi

Oct 27
56 min

Super Tuesdays - The Worst Version Of Trump We’ve Seen In An Election Year… One Week Out From The Midterms

One week out, Chuck Todd and Chris Cillizza go hunting for the counterfactual — the actual data that would tell a Republican this election isn’t what it looks like — and

Oct 27
1 h 09 min

Full Episode - There’s No Evidence That Disproves The Blue Wave + The “Packers Model” For Local Development?

Chuck Todd can’t find a single tea leaf that cuts against the blue wave. Early voting in Texas shows Latino turnout running ahead of the 2024 presidential, with the bigge

Oct 26
2 h 43 min

Interview Only w/ Thomas Nelson - The “Packers Model” For Local Development?

Thomas Nelson — Outagamie County Executive, former Wisconsin state assemblyman, and author of The Green and Gold Standard: A People’s History of the Green Bay Packers — j

Oct 26
56 min

Chuck’s Commentary - There’s No Evidence That Disproves The Blue Wave + Candidate Trump Would Destroy President Trump

Chuck Todd can’t find a single tea leaf that cuts against the blue wave. Early voting in Texas shows Latino turnout running ahead of the 2024 presidential, with the bigge

Oct 26
1 h 51 min

Chuck’s Commentary - ALL The Election Indicators Favor Democrats + J.D. Vance Defends The Indefensible

Chuck Todd opens on the Wedgewood Polls scandal — a firm that admitted this week it fabricated its data as an “experiment,” after Mallory McMorrow says the fake numbers k

Oct 22
1 h 49 min

Interview Only w/ William D. Cohan - Media Consolidation, Private Equity & Shadow Banking

Wall Street journalist William D. Cohan — author of the New York Times bestseller Money to Burn, on Leon Black and the rise of Apollo — joins the Chuck ToddCast to connec

Oct 22
58 min

Full Episode - ALL The Election Indicators Favor Democrats + Media Consolidation, Private Equity & Shadow Banking

Chuck Todd opens on the Wedgewood Polls scandal — a firm that admitted this week it fabricated its data as an “experiment,” after Mallory McMorrow says the fake numbers k

Oct 22
2 h 44 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Chuck's Top 5 episodes are consistently great. While I'm not personally a fan of college sports, those segments actually give me plenty of solid ammo to hold my own with my sports-obsessed bosses when I need it! As for politics, his perspective is exceptionally interesting to listen to…it feels like having the level-headed dad I always wanted when chatting about current events. Highly recommend! Welcome to the podcast space. Stay awhile Chuck. Hell you make me want to take a political science class.

YasweCam · Sep 2026

Chuck Todd has some good insights, and I would enjoy the podcast except for the ridiculous number of ads. At the very start of each episode, there is an ad pre-roll that is at least 4 minutes long, followed by frequent ad break interruptions during the rest of the show. The ads are also always the same. His podcast is very long. It’s nice that he breaks it up into pieces, if you want to just hear his commentary or the interviews, but he spams your feed with the full version, the interviews, his commentary, and often a “suggested” promotional podcast every time he posts a new episode (which is usually three times a week).

Bythenessy · Jul 2026

I never miss an episode of the ToddCast. Chuck provides a clear-cut analysis of whatever the situation is so you can clearly understand what’s going on no matter how complicated it is. I always valued his insight during his appearances on NBC, but I’m thrilled that, in this format, he no longer has to deal with time constraints, and can take his time to give us the full picture of what’s happening. Thanks for starting up this ToddCast Chuck!

Julie Portland · Jul 2026

Thoughtful, smart, tries to see the issues from all angles. AND, always a great ending commentary on sports and the sport ‘moment’ or issues that’s in the local zeitgeist

Mposeley · Jul 2026

I am a big, longtime fan of MEET THE PRESS as I’m 78 years old. Chuck is knowledgeable, no question about it. But Chuck, you MUST STOP INTERRUPTING YOUR ALSO KNOWLEDGE GUESTS!! You are rude when you do it… especially talking over your female guests! Please consider having a podcast when ONLY YOU speak. I would be very interested in that as you are smart and articulate. But let your guests FINISH THEIR SENTENCES… and their train of thought! I am interested in what they have to say, not just YOU! Thank you, Adrienne Donze Minnesota

Doz519 · Jul 2023

This used to be one of my favorite podcasts and I eagerly tuned in every time there was a new episode. Now it’s unbearable. Chuck does not let his guests get a word in edgewise for all his interrupting. It’s beyond annoying! You invite interesting and insightful guests but don’t let them express their views. If Chuck wants to speak so much, host a podcast where all you do is speak. Don’t bother with guests. I’m so disappointed and frustrated. Gone is a valuable and interesting podcast that gave a more centered view of the world.

AnnaEmmet · May 2023

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