Best DEXTER HARRIS Podcasts (2025)

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Interview Only w/ Abdul El-Sayed - Why American Healthcare Is Broken & How To Fix It 1:08:56

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21h ago1:08:56

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Physician-turned-politician Abdul El-Sayed joins Chuck Todd to discuss why he left medicine for the rough-and-tumble of politics. From the challenges of running for office with a foreign name to centering his campaign on improving life for children, El-Sayed argues that healthcare isn’t just about access—it’s about fairness. He pulls back the curta…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Is Trump Prepping The U.S. For War With Venezuela? + This Week In History + Ask Chuck 53:01

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, the conversation turns to the political battles shaping 2025. From the issues Democrats should lean into—and the ones they should avoid—to Trump’s trolling of Chicago and his administration’s push for a showdown over crime and “terrorism,” the stakes are high. Chuck dives into how the White House is setting th…

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Full Episode - Is Trump Prepping The U.S. For War With Venezuela? + Why American Healthcare Is Broken & How To Fix It 2:12:10

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, the conversation turns to the political battles shaping 2025. From the issues Democrats should lean into—and the ones they should avoid—to Trump’s trolling of Chicago and his administration’s push for a showdown over crime and “terrorism,” the stakes are high. Chuck dives into how the White House is setting th…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Anti-vaxx Has Become The New Prohibition Movement + Ask Chuck 1:00:07

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks the growing unease in the GOP over RFK Jr.’s influence and Florida’s decision to drop school vaccine mandates, raising the question of how the once-fringe anti-vax movement went mainstream. Drawing historical parallels to the prohibition era, he examines how framing the issue as “personal freedom…

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Full Episode - Anti-vaxx Has Become The New Prohibition Movement + Congress Returns To CHAOS 1:57:32

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks the growing unease in the GOP over RFK Jr.’s influence and Florida’s decision to drop school vaccine mandates, raising the question of how the once-fringe anti-vax movement went mainstream. Drawing historical parallels to the prohibition era, he examines how framing the issue as “personal freedom…

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Interview Only w/ Jake Sherman & Anna Palmer - Epstein Files Fight & Government Shutdown? Why Congress Is In CHAOS 55:22

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Chuck Todd is joined by Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to unpack the turmoil gripping Capitol Hill in the Trump 2.0 era. With Congress ceding power and lawmakers increasingly preoccupied with their own reelection campaigns, the leadership is under fire as redistricting battles in states like California and Texas threaten to…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Democrats' Upcoming Showdown Over Government Shutdown + Top 5 Senate Seat Pickups For Each Party + Ask Chuck 52:41

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Chuck Todd digs into the looming threat of a government shutdown and the political gamesmanship behind it. He explores whether Democrats will force a showdown with Republicans, the risks and rewards of standing their ground, and how history shows the party that triggers a shutdown usually pays the price. With Trump giving Democrats little incentive…

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Full Episode - Democrats' Upcoming Showdown Over Government Shutdown + America’s Military is NOT READY For The Next War 1:50:28

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Chuck Todd digs into the looming threat of a government shutdown and the political gamesmanship behind it. He explores whether Democrats will force a showdown with Republicans, the risks and rewards of standing their ground, and how history shows the party that triggers a shutdown usually pays the price. With Trump giving Democrats little incentive…

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Interview Only w/ Dexter Filkins - America’s Military is NOT READY For The Next War 56:56

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Pulitzer Prize winning war correspondent Dexter Filkins joins Chuck Todd to explore whether the U.S. military is prepared for the realities of modern warfare. From Ukraine’s innovative battlefield tactics to Israel’s use of AI, militaries around the world are embracing cheap, agile technologies that challenge America’s reliance on massive, legacy w…

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Interview Only w/ Jared Moskowitz - Should Democrats “Fight Fire With Fire” Against Trump? 1:10:54

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Florida Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz joins Chuck Todd with a stark assessment of American politics: bipartisanship is dead, foreign interference has poisoned public discourse, and Democrats face an existential choice between fighting dirty or facing potential party destruction. Moskowitz, who represents Parkland and witnessed multiple sys…

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Full Episode - Why Trump Health Rumors Are A BIG Problem For The President + Should Democrats “Fight Fire With Fire” Against Trump? 2:14:42

7d ago2:14:42

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Chuck Todd unpacks how Putin’s latest strikes reveal Trump was played in Alaska and why Labor Day marks a new stage in the political calendar. From looming government shutdowns and Supreme Court battles over tariffs to the total collapse of checks on Trump 2.0, the conversation digs into what—if anything—remains of the pre-Trump Republican Party. W…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Why Trump Health Rumors Are A BIG Problem For The President + Where Aren’t Republicans Standing Up To RFK Jr? + Ask Chuck 1:02:40

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Chuck Todd unpacks how Putin’s latest strikes reveal Trump was played in Alaska and why Labor Day marks a new stage in the political calendar. From looming government shutdowns and Supreme Court battles over tariffs to the total collapse of checks on Trump 2.0, the conversation digs into what—if anything—remains of the pre-Trump Republican Party. W…

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Full Interview w/ DeMaurice Smith - The Hidden DARK SIDE Of The NFL’s Business 1:00:47

12d ago1:00:47

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Chuck Todd is joined by former NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith to discuss his new book Turf Wars and the untold battles behind the modern NFL. Smith reflects on how he—despite never playing the game—won the trust of star athletes, navigated intense resistance from owners, and fought for free agency and labor protections. …

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Full Episode - Mass Shootings In A Polarized Country + The Hidden DARK SIDE Of The NFL’s Business 1:58:28

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Chuck Todd unpacks the troubling patterns that emerge after every mass shooting, from how the public rushes to confirm their priors to how culture wars are inflamed when a shooter’s identity becomes politicized. With the FBI investigating the latest tragedy as a possible hate crime, trust in law enforcement once again splits along partisan lines, r…

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Chuck's Commentary - Mass Shootings In A PolarizedCountry + Ask Chuck 43:39

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Chuck Todd unpacks the troubling patterns that emerge after every mass shooting, from how the public rushes to confirm their priors to how culture wars are inflamed when a shooter’s identity becomes politicized. With the FBI investigating the latest tragedy as a possible hate crime, trust in law enforcement once again splits along partisan lines, r…

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Chuck's Commentary - Trump’s Authoritarian Tactics Ramp Up + Top 5 Democrats Who’ve Had A Great 2025 + Ask Chuck 1:00:05

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Chuck Todd dives into the shifting political and cultural landscape—from Trump’s transformation of the information ecosystem and the “civics lesson” his presidency has provided to the American public. He weighs in on the administration’s use of militarized “law and order” tactics and Trump’s constant economic brinkmanship. The conversation ranges f…

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Full Interview w/ Maria Comella - The Mistake That Doomed Kamala Harris Against Donald Trump 1:15:08

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Former Republican operative turned Harris campaign strategist Maria Comella joins Chuck Todd to deliver a brutal post-mortem on Democratic failures and to reflect on her unique career path across the political spectrum. From her early days in Republican politics to the inner workings of the Harris campaign, Comella offers candid insights on what it…

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Full Episode - Trump’s Authoritarian Tactics Ramp Up + The BIG Mistake That Doomed Kamala Harris | 2:15:56

13d ago2:15:56

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Chuck Todd dives into the shifting political and cultural landscape—from Trump’s transformation of the information ecosystem and the “civics lesson” his presidency has provided to the American public. He weighs in on the administration’s use of militarized “law and order” tactics and Trump’s constant economic brinkmanship. The conversation ranges f…

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Chuck's Commentary - Trump Makes Headlines… But No Movement + 45:07

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Chuck Todd breaks down the political paradox of August 2025, a month that generated significant headlines yet produced little actual movement in Washington's power dynamics. Despite a DC law enforcement surge that failed to target high-crime areas and escalating redistricting wars that continue eroding institutional trust, Todd argues that distract…

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Full Episode - Trump Makes Headlines… But No Movement + Trump Is DESPERATE To Avoid Democratic Congress & Third Impeachment 1:37:45

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Chuck Todd breaks down the political paradox of August 2025, a month that generated significant headlines yet produced little actual movement in Washington's power dynamics. Despite a DC law enforcement surge that failed to target high-crime areas and escalating redistricting wars that continue eroding institutional trust, Todd argues that distract…

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Full Interview w/ Jonathan Martin - Trump Is DESPERATE To Avoid Democratic Congress & Third Impeachment 52:29

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Chuck Todd welcomes Politico’s politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin to discuss the rapidly evolving political landscape as both parties grapple with structural weaknesses and Trump's continued dominance of the political conversation. The conversation covers the Democratic Party's primary calendar shake-up, with New Hampshire maintaining its first-…

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Full Interview w/ Charlie Cook - In A DIVIDED America, Will Republicans Or Democrats Win In 2026? 55:54

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Legendary political analyst Charlie Cook joins Chuck Todd with sobering insights about America's polarized democracy, revealing that despite perceptions of a Democratic wipeout, 2024 represented a narrow rejection of Biden and Harris rather than an embrace of Trump—part of a pattern where six of the last seven presidential elections have been decid…

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Full Episode - Incumbents Will STRUGGLE In Upcoming Elections + In A DIVIDED America, Will Republicans Or Democrats Win In 2026? 1:49:36

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Chuck Todd unpacks the political storm brewing around redistricting and its ripple effects on both voter and donor enthusiasm, as Democrats struggle to spark a surge of energy despite making gains in candidate recruitment. He digs into why the New Jersey governor’s race could be unexpectedly tight, with Mamdani looming as a potential wildcard, and …

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Chuck's Commentary - Incumbents Will STRUGGLE In Upcoming Elections + Ask Chuck 45:10

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Chuck Todd unpacks the political storm brewing around redistricting and its ripple effects on both voter and donor enthusiasm, as Democrats struggle to spark a surge of energy despite making gains in candidate recruitment. He digs into why the New Jersey governor’s race could be unexpectedly tight, with Mamdani looming as a potential wildcard, and …

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Full Episode - Putin’s BIG Mistake When Dealing With Trump + Trump’s Policies Are Steering The U.S. Economy Into A Recession w/Mark Zandi 1:46:02

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Chuck Todd opens with critical media industry news as Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna threatens to devastate local TV journalism through consolidation that will create duopolies and slash newsroom jobs while fundamentally altering how Americans receive local information at the worst possible moment for democratic accountability. He shifts to Trump's…

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Chuck's Commentary - Putin’s BIG Mistake When Dealing With Trump + Why Divisiveness Became Political Strategy 49:06

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Chuck Todd opens with critical media industry news as Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna threatens to devastate local TV journalism through consolidation that will create duopolies and slash newsroom jobs while fundamentally altering how Americans receive local information at the worst possible moment for democratic accountability. He shifts to Trump's…

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Full Interview - Trump’s Policies Are Steering The U.S. Economy Into A Recession w/ Mark Zandi 58:19

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Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi joins Chuck with a stark warning: the U.S. economy is heading toward a recession largely of its own making, driven by Trump's tariff policies, immigration crackdowns, and federal spending cuts that are creating a perfect storm of economic headwinds. Zandi explains that while tariff impacts are just begin…

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Putin Plays Trump + The GOP Is Republican In Name Only + Colin Cowherd On Sports, Storytelling, & The Future Of Media 1:59:12

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Chuck Todd breaks down the Trump–Putin Alaska summit and the uncomfortable reality it revealed: Trump siding with Moscow while European leaders rallied behind Zelenskyy. From Putin’s effortless manipulation to Trump’s worldview that could leave Ukraine out in the cold, the conversation exposes how America’s message to the world has shifted away fro…

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The Southern State Democrats Are IGNORING But Could Actually WIN 36:07

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Rising Democratic star and Mississippi state representative Justis Gibbs joins Chuck Todd to challenge the conventional wisdom that Mississippi is irreversibly red, arguing that the state is slowly trending purple and could be politically transformed with proper Democratic investment and a willingness to break free from an entitled older generation…

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Trump Praises Chuck On Trump Social But Missed The Point + Trump Was A “God of New York” Before He Was President 1:51:36

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Chuck Todd opens with a revealing moment that perfectly encapsulates Trump's psychology: after praising Todd on Truth Social for comments taken completely out of context, Trump exposes his desperate hunger for validation and his dangerous ability to rewrite reality, while the six-week delay reveals how information bubbles work in his administration…

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Pt.2 - How Trump Can ACTUALLY Solve Crime & Policing + Why Murders In America Go UNSOLVED 1:16:26

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In part two of this two-part special of the Chuck Toddcast, Chuck sits down with New York Times reporter German Lopez to explore one of America's most pressing criminal justice challenges: why police solve far fewer murder cases than their international counterparts. Lopez, breaks down the complex factors behind America's low homicide clearance rat…

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Pt.1 - Trump Sends Troops Into DC + Trump Politicizing The Military Is DANGEROUS 1:02:55

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In part one of this two-part special episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck speaks with Janessa Goldbeck, a military veteran and advocate, about the escalating concerns over Trump's use of military forces for domestic purposes. Goldbeck draws on her military experience to explain why deploying the National Guard and Marines for civilian policing repr…

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BONUS EPISODE: Will Zohran Mamdani SHOCK The World & Win In NYC? + Journalism In The Trump Era 38:02

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“New Voices” is a series highlighting contributors to journalism, news and politics who are under the age of 30. On this bonus episode of the ChuckToddCast, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times political journalist Maya King joins Chuck Todd to discuss her evolution from potential activist to political reporter, exploring how the Trump era fundame…

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America’s Cold Civil War + Trump Is DECIMATING American National Security 2:08:05

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Chuck Todd delivers a searing indictment of American democracy's collapse as Trump agrees to a Putin summit in Alaska without including Ukraine's Zelenskyy, while both parties abandon constitutional principles in favor of a destructive "cold civil war" over redistricting and power. He warns that Trump's desperation for a peace deal with Putin poses…

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RFK Jr. Is Destroying The Public Health System + The Human Cost Of Mass Homelessness In America 1:39:51

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Chuck Todd begins with a scathing assessment of RFK Jr.'s dangerous tenure as health secretary, detailing how Kennedy has systematically dismantled America's public health infrastructure through lies, conspiracy theories, and decisions that will harm low-income children for decades to come. Todd chronicles Kennedy's destructive timeline from cancel…

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Is Trump LOSING His Mind Or Is He Being Lied To? + Atomic Bowl: America Played FOOTBALL In Nagasaki After NUKING It 1:54:26

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Chuck Todd examines Trump's disastrous CNBC interview filled with demonstrable lies and errors, questioning whether the president is mentally declining or being fed bad information as he poisons government data and threatens economic stability by claiming false achievements like having the "highest vote total ever in Texas" when he actually ranked …

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Trump Can’t Outspin A Bad Economy + Why Michigan Is The MOST IMPORTANT State In American Politics 2:01:31

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Chuck Todd begins with newly released data showing an economic slowdown and why it could potentially spell doom for Trump’s presidency. He compares it to Biden’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, an event that permanently eroded Biden’s public support, and predicts that Trump’s presidency could end in major economic hardship. Then, political jou…

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To Turn The Page On Epstein, Trump Should Intervene In Gaza + Can Democrats Compete In Media That’s DOMINATED By Republicans? 1:52:49

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Chuck Todd begins with how Trump continues to damage himself with tone-deaf comments about Jeffrey Epstein that reveal his complete lack of empathy for victims, viewing himself rather than trafficking survivors as the real victim in the scandal. He argues that if Trump truly wants to move past the Epstein controversy, he should pivot to something t…

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Did Democrats Learn Their Lesson Or Will They Keep Losing? + The Electoral Landscape After Six Months Of Trump 2:08:27

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Chuck Todd begins by surveying the electoral landscape for the midterms after six months of Trump’s presidency. He argues that gerrymandering could potentially backfire on both parties, highlights the advantages each party has heading into the midterms and why Democrats may not find a coherent message until the presidential primary produces a candi…

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The REAL Epstein Coverup + The FCC Is Violating The 1st Amendment + Why Gen Z Swung To Trump & How Democrats Can Win Them Back 2:01:22

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Chuck Todd begins with the public and media feeding frenzy over Donald Trump and the Epstein files and explains that the best explanation for the administration’s defensiveness is that Trump’s reputation would be tarnished rather than Trump being implicated in crimes. He also weighs in on the FCC and chairman Brendan Carr deciding that the governme…

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Epstein Backlash Could Fracture Trump’s Coalition + Could AOC Become President? + Will Israel Divide Democrats 2:03:58

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Epstein Backlash Could Fracture Trump’s Coalition + Could AOC Become President? + Will Israel Divide Democrats Chuck Todd begins with the story that won’t quit: Jeffrey Epstein. He explains why failing to release the files amounts to a major broken campaign promise to Donald Trump’s base and why it could fracture the Republican coalition if they ca…

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Epstein and Hunter Biden are “Shiny Objects” + Who Succeeds Trump? + The Real-Life Spycraft & Geopolitics Inspiring Daniel Silva's Books 1:54:05

2M ago1:54:05

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Chuck Todd begins by addressing the “two shiny objects” in media this week: Epstein and Hunter Biden. He compares Donald Trump’s defensive, suspicious response to the Epstein files to his response to the Russia investigation in his first term, and explains why Trump’s denials won’t appease the conspiracists in his base. He comments on Hunter Biden’…

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The More Trump Succeeds, The Less Popular He Gets + Trump Can’t Turn The Page On Epstein + Why America Needs a Constitutional Convention 1:55:55

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Chuck Todd begins with new polling that shows that the more Donald Trump enacts his promised agenda, the less the public likes it. He also highlights that Trump is underwater with the public on immigration, which was his strongest issue. Chuck also discusses the many distraction tactics Trump has unsuccessfully deployed to distract from the Epstein…

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Will The Epstein Files Bring Down Trump? + How Big Tech Is Weaponizing Your Data Against You w/ Lina Khan 1:33:25

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Chuck Todd begins with the growing firestorm surrounding President Donad Trump’s decision to withhold the Epstein files and why his behavior is only adding to the suspicion. He explains why Epstein is a central figure to the QAnon conspiracy many Trump supporters subscribe to, and why Trump’s continued dismissals of a theory he has fed for years wi…

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January 6th & Trump Assassination Attempt HAUNT American Politics + Showdown Between Newsom & Texas Over Gerrymandering 1:53:16

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Chuck Todd begins with a rant about his beloved Washington Nationals before pivoting to Trump strong-arming congressman Zach Nunn into running for reelection and Texas into holding a mid decade restricting process to try and maintain control of the house. He weighs in on California governor Gavin Newsom’s threat to gerrymander his state in response…

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Trump Gets A REALITY Check Over Epstein Files + Why Trump’s Policies Will RAISE Your Cost Of Living 1:42:22

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Chuck Todd begins with a rant about his beloved Washington Nationals interesting selection with the #1 overall draft pick. He pivots to the firestorm surrounding the Trump administration over their refusal to release the promised Epstein files to the public and why Trump’s reality TV style of governance is colliding with actual reality. He also dis…

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Will Democrats WIPE OUT Trump & Republicans In 2026 Midterms? + RFK Jr. Is Devastating Public Health 1:56:00

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Chuck Todd begins by highlighting potential Trump cabinet members that are likely to be resigned or fired in the near future. He rails against the damage RFK Jr. is inflicting on public heath, but predicts Pete Hegseth or Pam Bondi will exit first for making Trump “look bad”. He also recounts recent polling show Democratic voters want drastic actio…

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Will America SURVIVE Donald Trump’s Presidency? 1:49:21

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Chuck Todd begins with Donald Trump receiving criticism and backlash from his own base after essentially declaring “case closed” on the Epstein files and why it’s a “reap what you sow” situation after several members of the administration stoked Epstein conspiracies for years. He also provides Elon Musk with a roadmap for his “America Party” and hi…

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Playing POLITICS With Texas Disaster + Elon Launches America Party + Will Feminism SURVIVE In The Trump Era? 1:50:20

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Chuck Todd begins with the flooding disaster in Texas and why America’s toxic political landscape makes preparing for extreme weather events unlikely, if not impossible. He also reacts to Elon Musk launching the “America Party” and expresses doubts about Musk’s motives, while applauding the idea of launching a viable third party. Finally, he blasts…

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Shame On Paramount + Is Trump Selling Out Ukraine? + Can Democrats TAKE BACK Florida From Republicans? 1:35:57

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Chuck Todd begins by reacting to Paramount agreeing to settle Trump’s bogus 60 Minutes lawsuit and explains why it’s demoralizing for journalists and delegitimizing for corporate owned media. He also dives into the news that Trump has cut off weapons shipments to Ukraine despite a large majority of Americans supporting Ukraine and why it makes stra…