The Chuck ToddCast

Chuck Todd

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’s Commentary - No Incentive For Congress To End Shutdown + Trump Wants A Violent Confrontation With Protestors

    On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the second week of the government shutdown, explaining why Republicans are taking most of the blame—but why it’s not an automatic win for Democrats. He breaks down the political incentives that keep both sides digging in, Trump’s efforts to punish his own voters in blue states, and the growing risk of violent confrontations with protestors. Chuck also explores how the shutdown intersects with pressing economic and foreign policy issues, from spiking consumer prices and tariff-driven disruptions in agriculture to Trump’s controversial actions involving Venezuela and the implications for international norms. Finally, Chuck hops in the ToddCast Time Machine and digs into the longstanding impacts of the Anita Hill hearings, answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his college football update. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Government shutdown extends into second week  02:30 Republicans getting more blame, but not a slam dunk for Dems  03:45 The political incentives are to dig in, rather than compromise  05:30 Trump is punishing his own voters in blue states  07:15 Government employees set to start missing paychecks  08:15 Mike Johnson is jamming the senate  09:45 Senate Republicans have been forced into tough votes  11:30 Democrats will have to get to yes at some point  12:30 Stephen Miller's language should be alarming to judiciary  13:30 Trump is trying to incite a violent confrontation with protestors  15:15 Making shutdown fight about healthcare was signal to moderate voters  18:15 In prior six months, prices for consumer goods have spiked  19:15 Retailers announcing substantial price increases due to tariffs  21:00 52% drop in soybean exports to China  21:45 Trump floating "socialist" style policies to bail out farmers  23:15 Japan elects a conservative as first female prime minister  25:00 Trump makes dubious claims in defense of striking Venezuelan boats  26:30 Boat attacks are denying due process to foreign citizens  28:15 We're giving a permission slip to thugs & dictators around the world  29:30 Venezuela would be a bigger story if not for the shutdown  30:45 Nominee for Virginia DA, Jay Jones has disturbing texts released  33:15 Candidate apologizes after texts were made public  35:15 What Jay Jones says was disqualifying  37:30 Nobody is being held accountable for faulty character  39:45 Polarization may be so strong that scandals don't matter 41:30 ToddCast Time Machine  41:45 October 11th, 1991 - Anita Hill testified before judiciary committee  42:30 There were no women on the senate judiciary committee  43:30 Hill's testimony was massively consequential for gender equality  45:30 Clarence Thomas was being fast tracked to the Supreme Court  48:00 Anita Hill allegations surface publicly on October 6th  49:00 Hill provides graphic testimony of inappropriate behavior by Thomas  50:45 Hill had a lot to lose and was afraid  51:45 It was the first time sexual harassment entered public zeitgeist  53:00 Gender, race and ideology mixed into toxic political stew  53:30 Senate confirms Thomas in bipartisan vote 5 days later  55:45 Anita Hill has never forgiven Joe Biden for the hearing  57:15 Hill hearings supercharged women's entry into politics  1:00:00 Ask Chuck  1:00:15 Was Hegseth's speech a step towards a presidential campaign?  1:02:45 Dangers of governing with an "ends justify the means" philosophy?  1:05:45 College football update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 h 14 min

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    Full Episode - No Incentive For Congress To End Shutdown + Trump Wants A Violent Confrontation With Protestors + How America’s Mayors Stay Above The Political Fray

    On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the second week of the government shutdown, explaining why Republicans are taking most of the blame—but why it’s not an automatic win for Democrats. He breaks down the political incentives that keep both sides digging in, Trump’s efforts to punish his own voters in blue states, and the growing risk of violent confrontations with protestors. Chuck also explores how the shutdown intersects with pressing economic and foreign policy issues, from spiking consumer prices and tariff-driven disruptions in agriculture to Trump’s controversial actions involving Venezuela and the implications for international norms. The discussion shifts to domestic politics, where Chuck looks at the fallout from the Virginia DA nominee Jay Jones’s released texts, and what they reveal about accountability—or the lack thereof—in an era of extreme polarization. With scandals often failing to stick in today’s divided environment, the episode paints a picture of a government and a political culture under strain, struggling to address crises both at home and abroad. Then, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joins Chuck to talk about why mayors often stand apart from the hyper-polarized world of national politics. With no partisan primaries to cater to, Holt argues that mayors are forced to be pragmatic and bipartisan—because when city leaders fail, the public notices quickly. He describes how Oklahoma City reflects the political and demographic balance of the country, why federal dollars matter more than federal agents when it comes to public safety, and how cities are tackling challenges from police recruitment to affordable housing. The conversation also touches on the unique role sports and culture play in a city’s identity, from Oklahoma City’s investment in a new arena for the Thunder to preparing for Olympic events. Holt warns of the risks of growing too fast, as seen in places like Austin and Nashville, and reflects on how the decline of local news has made it harder to communicate with residents. From social media outreach to funding journalism, Holt lays out the modern challenges and opportunities for cities trying to govern effectively while Washington remains gridlocked. Finally, Chuck hops in the ToddCast Time Machine and digs into the longstanding impacts of the Anita Hill hearings, answers listeners questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his college football update. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Mayors have to govern for all voters 04:30 Government shutdown extends into second week 05:30 Republicans getting more blame, but not a slam dunk for Dems 06:45 The political incentives are to dig in, rather than compromise 08:30 Trump is punishing his own voters in blue states 10:15 Government employees set to start missing paychecks 11:15 Mike Johnson is jamming the senate 12:45 Senate Republicans have been forced into tough votes 14:30 Democrats will have to get to yes at some point 15:30 Stephen Miller’s language should be alarming to judiciary 16:30 Trump is trying to incite a violent confrontation with protestors 18:15 Making shutdown fight about healthcare was signal to moderate voters 21:15 In prior six months, prices for consumer goods have spiked 22:15 Retailers announcing substantial price increases due to tariffs 24:00 52% drop in soybean exports to China 24:45 Trump floating “socialist” style policies to bail out farmers 26:15 Japan elects a conservative as first female prime minister 28:00 Trump makes dubious claims in defense of striking Venezuelan boats 29:30 Boat attacks are denying due process to foreign citizens 31:15 We’re giving a permission slip to thugs & dictators around the world 32:30 Venezuela would be a bigger story if not for the shutdown 33:45 Nominee for Virginia DA, Jay Jones has disturbing texts released 36:15 Candidate apologizes after texts were made public 38:15 What Jay Jones says was disqualifying 40:30 Nobody is being held accountable for faulty character 42:45 Polarization may be so strong that scandals don’t matter 45:15 Mayor David Holt joins the Chuck ToddCast  46:00 What is the conference of mayors?  47:00 Mayors are uniquely bipartisan in this political environment  48:00 How has polarization not made its way into mayor's offices  48:30 Mayor have to get things done  49:30 When mayors screw up the public notices  50:15 Mayors don't face partisan primaries  51:45 The lack of primaries makes mayors govern in a bipartisan way  53:45 Primaries are the "source of all evil" in American politics  55:15 Does bipartisan nature of the conference put you at disadvantage w/Trump  56:45 Mayors can't govern & cater only to their base  58:15 Oklahoma City is a political & demographic microcosm of the country  1:00:15 Many cities are struggling to hire more police officers  1:02:00 Trump sending troops into cities for law enforcement isn't helpful  1:02:45 Crime doesn't really happen "in the streets"  1:03:45 Hiring incentives for ICE is hurting police recruiting  1:05:00 Cities are having to offer much higher salaries for police officers  1:06:15 Federal dollars are better than federal agents for local enforcement  1:07:15 Youth programs are important to preventing crime  1:08:45 Local governments need federal help to reduce housing costs  1:12:00 How do you control housing costs in a free market system?  1:13:45 Government subsidies incentivize construction of low cost housing  1:15:45 Ways to incentivize landlords not to raise rents too quickly  1:18:00 Will cities run into a budget crisis now that covid money has dried up?  1:19:15 OKC didn't use federal covid money for ongoing expenses  1:21:15 OKC used taxpayer money to get the Thunder a new arena  1:23:00 A major sports team is one of the best things a city can have  1:24:15 Concerned about OKC growing too fast?  1:25:45 Austin & Nashville grew too fast & caused quality of life issues  1:27:00 OKC hosting several Olympic events  1:28:45 Difficulties communicating to public with the decline of local news  1:30:00 Even when local news covers stories, the public doesn't read it  1:31:00 Using social media to communicate with constituents  1:32:45 Funding local news & journalism  1:34:45 Is Oklahoma State out after Oklahoma move to SEC? 1:37:30 Chuck's thoughts on interview with David Holt  1:38:45 ToddCast Time Machine  1:39:00 October 11th, 1991 - Anita Hill testified before judiciary committee  1:39:45 There were no women on the senate judiciary committee  1:40:45 Hill's testimony was massively consequential for gender equality  1:42:45 Clarence Thomas was being fast tracked to the Supreme Court  1:45:15 Anita Hill allegations surface publicly on October 6th  1:46:15 Hill provides graphic testimony of inappropriate behavior by Thomas  1:48:00 Hill had a lot to lose and was afraid  1:49:00 It was the first time sexual harassment entered public zeitgeist  1:50:15 Gender, race and ideology mixed into toxic political stew  1:50:45 Senate confirms Thomas in bipartisan vote 5 days later  1:53:00 Anita Hill has never forgiven Joe Biden for the hearing  1:54:30 Hill hearings supercharged women's entry into politics  1:57:15 Ask Chuck  1:57:30 Was Hegseth's speech a step towards a presidential campaign?  2:00:00 Dangers of governing with an "ends justify the means" philosophy?  2:03:00 College football update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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    2 h 11 min

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    Interview Only w/ OKC Mayor David Holt - How America’s Mayors Stay Above The Political Fray

    On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joins Chuck to talk about why mayors often stand apart from the hyper-polarized world of national politics. With no partisan primaries to cater to, Holt argues that mayors are forced to be pragmatic and bipartisan—because when city leaders fail, the public notices quickly. He describes how Oklahoma City reflects the political and demographic balance of the country, why federal dollars matter more than federal agents when it comes to public safety, and how cities are tackling challenges from police recruitment to affordable housing. The conversation also touches on the unique role sports and culture play in a city’s identity, from Oklahoma City’s investment in a new arena for the Thunder to preparing for Olympic events. Holt warns of the risks of growing too fast, as seen in places like Austin and Nashville, and reflects on how the decline of local news has made it harder to communicate with residents. From social media outreach to funding journalism, Holt lays out the modern challenges and opportunities for cities trying to govern effectively while Washington remains gridlocked. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Mayor David Holt joins the Chuck ToddCast 00:45 What is the conference of mayors? 01:45 Mayors are uniquely bipartisan in this political environment 02:45 How has polarization not made its way into mayor’s offices 03:15 Mayor have to get things done 04:15 When mayors screw up the public notices 05:00 Mayors don’t face partisan primaries 06:30 The lack of primaries makes mayors govern in a bipartisan way 08:30 Primaries are the “source of all evil” in American politics 10:00 Does bipartisan nature of the conference put you at disadvantage w/Trump 11:30 Mayors can’t govern & cater only to their base 13:00 Oklahoma City is a political & demographic microcosm of the country  15:00 Many cities are struggling to hire more police officers 16:45 Trump sending troops into cities for law enforcement isn’t helpful 17:30 Crime doesn’t really happen “in the streets” 18:30 Hiring incentives for ICE is hurting police recruiting 19:45 Cities are having to offer much higher salaries for police officers 21:00 Federal dollars are better than federal agents for local enforcement 22:00 Youth programs are important to preventing crime 23:30 Local governments need federal help to reduce housing costs 26:45 How do you control housing costs in a free market system? 28:30 Government subsidies incentivize construction of low cost housing 30:30 Ways to incentivize landlords not to raise rents too quickly 32:45 Will cities run into a budget crisis now that covid money has dried up? 34:00 OKC didn’t use federal covid money for ongoing expenses 36:00 OKC used taxpayer money to get the Thunder a new arena 37:45 A major sports team is one of the best things a city can have 39:00 Concerned about OKC growing too fast? 40:30 Austin & Nashville grew too fast & caused quality of life issues 41:45 OKC hosting several Olympic events 43:30 Difficulties communicating to public with the decline of local news 44:45 Even when local news covers stories, the public doesn’t read it 45:45 Using social media to communicate with constituents 47:30 Funding local news & journalism 49:30 Is Oklahoma State out after Oklahoma move to SEC? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min

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    Chuck’s Commentary - How Long Will Shutdown Last + Dems Benefit From Being The “Adults In The Room” + Trump’s Crassness Has Infected America

    On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the absurdity of the U.S. government repeatedly grinding to a halt over government shutdowns. He explains why disruptions like TSA slowdowns and flight delays could force a faster resolution, why this standoff likely won’t last beyond a couple of weeks, and how Republicans may try to negotiate, only to walk back agreements through budget rescissions—or even consider ending the filibuster to reopen government. Chuck also examines the Democrats’ post-Obama resilience, built on being seen as the “grown ups,” while Trump continues to erode norms, politicize governance, and set the tone for a crasser American culture. From the decisive swing of a 3-5 point “adult constituency” to Trump’s retributive budget plans, fundraising battles in Maine and Michigan, and even Trump’s transactional dealings with Qatar and Pfizer, this episode explores the fragile state of U.S. politics in an era where outrage is constant and functional governance feels increasingly out of reach. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews the upcoming weekend in college football. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Ridiculous for world’s superpower to have their government shut down 02:00 Flight delays, TSA issues could cause the fastest resolution 04:00 Would be surprising if shutdown lasts longer than a couple weeks 05:00 Vance signaled some willingness to negotiate 06:30 Republicans can agree to demands, then use recissions to renege 07:30 Republicans could end the filibuster and reopen the government 08:30 Nominations should require a 75 vote threshold build consensus 10:00 2013 shutdown got Terry McCauliffe elected as VA governor 11:15 Trump has politicized every aspect of governance 12:00 Russ Vought targeting cuts to only blue states in retribution 14:45 What has kept the Democrats competitive post-Obama? 15:30 Dems have benefitted from being considered the “grown ups” 16:00 Dem activists feel like playing by the rules hasn’t helped them 18:30 Six week clean CR proposal was reasonable 19:45 The “adult” constituency may be 3-5 points, and could be decisive 21:30 Trump’s behavior has been outrageous, but we’ve become numb to it 22:45 We’re in a “political depression”, have a barely functioning government 24:45 There’s no lines Trump won’t cross, there are lines the left won’t 26:15 American culture has become more crass under Trump 28:15 Our sense of decorum is being set by Trump and online MAGA 30:15 Graham Platner raised $3.2 million in Maine senate race 32:00 Is Janet Mills the strongest candidate to beat Susan Collins? 33:00 Being an “outsider” will likely outweigh ideology 35:00 Michigan democratic senate candidates all have strong fundraising 36:00 Trump offers NATO style security guarantees to Qatar 37:00 Airplane gift to Trump paying dividends for the Qataris  38:00 Pfizer agrees to name website TrumpRX 40:30 Trump nominee pulled after opposition from crypto world 42:30 Ask Chuck  42:45 Has anyone else ever started run for president as early as Trump? 50:15 Thoughts on use of centralized databases for voter rolls?  55:00 Why do government workers get back pay after a shutdown?  1:00:00 If Josh Shapiro dominates re-election could he leapfrog the Dem field?  1:03:15 College football preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 h 11 min

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    Full Episode - How Long Will Shutdown Last + Dems Benefit From Being The “Adults In The Room” + Why Union Members Flipped On Democrats & Supported Trump

    On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the absurdity of the U.S. government repeatedly grinding to a halt over government shutdowns. He explains why disruptions like TSA slowdowns and flight delays could force a faster resolution, why this standoff likely won’t last beyond a couple of weeks, and how Republicans may try to negotiate, only to walk back agreements through budget rescissions—or even consider ending the filibuster to reopen government. Chuck also examines the Democrats’ post-Obama resilience, built on being seen as the “grown ups,” while Trump continues to erode norms, politicize governance, and set the tone for a crasser American culture. From the decisive swing of a 3-5 point “adult constituency” to Trump’s retributive budget plans, fundraising battles in Maine and Michigan, and even Trump’s transactional dealings with Qatar and Pfizer, this episode explores the fragile state of U.S. politics in an era where outrage is constant and functional governance feels increasingly out of reach. Then, Teamsters president Sean O’Brien joins Chuck to talk about the future of organized labor in an era defined by Amazon, automation, and artificial intelligence. O’Brien warns that AI-driven job displacement could be the central issue of the 2028 campaign, and he argues that technology is being adopted without worker input—repeating mistakes unions made during NAFTA, when labor put too much trust in political leadership. He stresses that unions must be transactional, not partisan, as Democrats increasingly balance business interests while Republicans like Marco Rubio and Josh Hawley show new, if uneven, openness to labor. The conversation also dives into the political tightrope the Teamsters walk. With a membership that’s 65% behind Trump and Republicans, O’Brien explains why endorsing Kamala Harris was never on the table, why Democrats shouldn’t get credit for fixing problems they helped create, and how bad trade deals pushed states like Ohio from blue to red. From navigating tensions with other unions to weighing in on key 2026 races, O’Brien makes clear the Teamsters are willing to work with anyone who delivers for workers—and even open the door to college athletes unionizing by conference. This is a candid look at the shifting power and politics of America’s labor movement. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews the upcoming weekend in college football. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Ridiculous for world’s superpower to have their government shut down 02:00 Flight delays, TSA issues could cause the fastest resolution 04:00 Would be surprising if shutdown lasts longer than a couple weeks 05:00 Vance signaled some willingness to negotiate 06:30 Republicans can agree to demands, then use recissions to renege 07:30 Republicans could end the filibuster and reopen the government 08:30 Nominations should require a 75 vote threshold build consensus 10:00 2013 shutdown got Terry McCauliffe elected as VA governor 11:15 Trump has politicized every aspect of governance 12:00 Russ Vought targeting cuts to only blue states in retribution 14:45 What has kept the Democrats competitive post-Obama? 15:30 Dems have benefitted from being considered the “grown ups” 16:00 Dem activists feel like playing by the rules hasn’t helped them 18:30 Six week clean CR proposal was reasonable 19:45 The “adult” constituency may be 3-5 points, and could be decisive 21:30 Trump’s behavior has been outrageous, but we’ve become numb to it 22:45 We’re in a “political depression”, have a barely functioning government 24:45 There’s no lines Trump won’t cross, there are lines the left won’t 26:15 American culture has become more crass under Trump 28:15 Our sense of decorum is being set by Trump and online MAGA 30:15 Graham Platner raised $3.2 million in Maine senate race 32:00 Is Janet Mills the strongest candidate to beat Susan Collins? 33:00 Being an “outsider” will likely outweigh ideology 35:00 Michigan democratic senate candidates all have strong fundraising 36:00 Trump offers NATO style security guarantees to Qatar 37:00 Airplane gift to Trump paying dividends for the Qataris  38:00 Pfizer agrees to name website TrumpRX 40:30 Trump nominee pulled after opposition from crypto world 44:00 Sean O'Brien joins the Chuck ToddCast  44:30 Teamsters have reputation of being a less partisan union  46:00 Teamsters have a very diverse membership  47:15 Amazon could be the biggest threat to organized labor  48:30 The threat of AI to workers  49:45 AI job displacement could be central issue to 2028 campaign  51:15 What leverage do the unions have when it comes to AI?  53:15 3 Democratic governments vetoed bills for automated trucks  56:30 How are unions dealing with technological change & automation  58:00 Technology is being adopted without input for labor  59:30 What mistakes did labor make during NAFTA negotiations?  1:00:45 Labor made a mistake trusting political leadership with NAFTA  1:02:00 Democrats used to be the party of labor, now also a party of business  1:03:00 Labor needs to be transactional and not partisan  1:05:30 Republicans like Rubio have become more friendly to labor  1:06:45 Has the Republican shift been rhetorical or substantive?  1:09:15 Josh Hawley was persuaded to stop supporting Right to Work  1:10:30 Bad trade deals caused Ohio to flip from blue to red  1:11:30 No explanation for why Sean wasn't invited to the DNC  1:13:00 The Teamsters were never going to co-endorse Kamala Harris  1:15:15 Teamsters have 65% Republican membership  1:16:45 Labor is the last group taken care of during a bankruptcy  1:18:30 Democrats don't deserve credit for fixing a problem they created  1:20:30 What's the relationship like with other labor unions?  1:22:00 There is some ill-will from other unions for not endorsing Harris  1:23:00 An endorsement wouldn't move the needle with the members  1:23:30 How can Democrats win back union members?  1:25:15 The split between members and leadership over supporting D's  1:27:30 How can you trust the Republicans?  1:29:15 Teamsters will definitely weigh in on senate and house races in 2026  1:30:45 Teamsters would happily accept student athletes as union members  1:32:45 College football union membership would likely be by conference 1:34:45 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Sean O'Brien  1:36:00 Ask Chuck  1:36:15 Has anyone else ever started run for president as early as Trump?  1:43:45 Thoughts on use of centralized databases for voter rolls?  1:48:30 Why do government workers get back pay after a shutdown?  1:53:30 If Josh Shapiro dominates re-election could he leapfrog the Dem field?  1:56:45 College football preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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    2 h 4 min

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    Interview Only w/ Sean O’Brien - Why Union Members Flipped On Democrats & Supported Trump

    On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Teamsters president Sean O’Brien joins Chuck to talk about the future of organized labor in an era defined by Amazon, automation, and artificial intelligence. O’Brien warns that AI-driven job displacement could be the central issue of the 2028 campaign, and he argues that technology is being adopted without worker input—repeating mistakes unions made during NAFTA, when labor put too much trust in political leadership. He stresses that unions must be transactional, not partisan, as Democrats increasingly balance business interests while Republicans like Marco Rubio and Josh Hawley show new, if uneven, openness to labor. The conversation also dives into the political tightrope the Teamsters walk. With a membership that’s 65% behind Trump and Republicans, O’Brien explains why endorsing Kamala Harris was never on the table, why Democrats shouldn’t get credit for fixing problems they helped create, and how bad trade deals pushed states like Ohio from blue to red. From navigating tensions with other unions to weighing in on key 2026 races, O’Brien makes clear the Teamsters are willing to work with anyone who delivers for workers—and even open the door to college athletes unionizing by conference. This is a candid look at the shifting power and politics of America’s labor movement. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Sean O’Brien joins the Chuck ToddCast 00:30 Teamsters have reputation of being a less partisan union 02:00 Teamsters have a very diverse membership 03:15 Amazon could be the biggest threat to organized labor 04:30 The threat of AI to workers 05:45 AI job displacement could be central issue to 2028 campaign 07:15 What leverage do the unions have when it comes to AI? 09:15 3 Democratic governments vetoed bills for automated trucks 12:30 How are unions dealing with technological change & automation 14:00 Technology is being adopted without input for labor 15:30 What mistakes did labor make during NAFTA negotiations? 16:45 Labor made a mistake trusting political leadership with NAFTA 18:00 Democrats used to be the party of labor, now also a party of business 19:00 Labor needs to be transactional and not partisan 21:30 Republicans like Rubio have become more friendly to labor 22:45 Has the Republican shift been rhetorical or substantive? 25:15 Josh Hawley was persuaded to stop supporting Right to Work 26:30 Bad trade deals caused Ohio to flip from blue to red 27:30 No explanation for why Sean wasn’t invited to the DNC 29:00 The Teamsters were never going to co-endorse Kamala Harris 31:15 Teamsters have 65% Republican membership 32:45 Labor is the last group taken care of during a bankruptcy 34:30 Democrats don’t deserve credit for fixing a problem they created 36:30 What’s the relationship like with other labor unions? 38:00 There is some ill-will from other unions for not endorsing Harris 39:00 An endorsement wouldn’t move the needle with the members 39:30 How can Democrats win back union members? 41:15 The split between members and leadership over supporting D’s 43:30 How can you trust the Republicans? 45:15 Teamsters will definitely weigh in on senate and house races in 2026 46:45 Teamsters would happily accept student athletes as union members 48:45 College football union membership would likely be by conference Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min

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    Chuck’s Commentary - Could A Government Shutdown Backfire On Democrats + Trump’s Outrageous Speech To Military Leaders

    On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks the latest government shutdown and the political brinkmanship that created it. He explores how shutdowns—once unthinkable—have become a partisan weapon, wasting money while allowing leaders like Donald Trump to punish opponents and play to their base. With Democrats at risk of shouldering equal or greater blame, Chuck asks whether the public is even paying attention, and what role figures like Russ Vought could play in reshaping government permanently. Beyond the shutdown, the conversation turns to the bigger picture: why voters never saw Trump as an aberration, why 2020 wasn’t a full repudiation of 2016, and what Democrats must do to win back Trump voters in 2028. From Harris’s struggle to differentiate herself from Biden to Clinton’s careful dance with Reagan’s legacy, Chuck argues that Democrats may need to admit Trump identified real problems—even as his solutions and behavior, especially with military leaders, remain deeply troubling. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 senate races most likely to flip parties, answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment, and recaps a frustrating night at the Cowboys/Packers game.  Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Introduction - Government begins shutting down 01:15 Congress created shutdown conditions for political leverage 02:00 Could shutdown trigger the end of the senate filibuster rule? 02:45 Democrats have always messaged that shutdowns are bad 04:30 Democrats could shoulder equal or more blame for shutdown 06:30 Shutdowns are a massive waste of money 07:30 Trump seems excited for shutdown to punish opponents 09:15 Terrible trend of politicians only governing for their base  11:15 Independents are pretty sour on Trump’s presidency 13:00 Russ Vought at OMB could use shutdown to reorient gov’t permanently 14:30 Big danger for Democrats is whether the public is paying attention 15:30 Chuck Schumer is “Mitch McConnell” level unpopular 18:45 If Dems want to win in 28 they’ll have to win over some Trump voters 20:15 Democrats thought Trump was an aberration, voters didn’t 21:15 2020 wasn’t a repudiation of why Trump was elected in 2016 24:00 Voters don’t want status quo, which is why they elected Trump twice 26:15 Harris needed to prove she was different from Biden and didn’t 27:45 For Clinton to win, he couldn’t repudiate everything Reagan did 30:00 Trump’s behavior in front of military leaders was outrageous 31:30 The military leaders handled the situation exactly as they should 32:30 Hegseth lectured leaders of far higher rank than he earned in military 33:45 Democrats will have to admit that Trump correctly identified problems 34:45 Voters picked “political division” as the 2nd biggest problem after economy 37:30 ToddCast Top 5 Senate races most likely to flip parties  38:00 #1 North Carolina  39:45 #2 Georgia  41:45 #3 Michigan  43:30 #4 Maine  45:30 #5 New Hampshire  51:00 Honorable mentions  51:30 Ask Chuck  51:45 Why is the lie that shutdown is over money for illegal immigrants pervasive?  54:45 Democrats feeling disheartened after talking to Trump supporters?  58:45 Would the country be better off if Trump was reelected in 2020?  1:03:00 Will Des Moines superintendent arrest derail Iowa senate campaign?  1:04:45 Chuck's experience at Cowboys/Packers game in Dallas  1:10:00 It was a great weekend of college football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 h 14 min

  8. -5 J

    Full Episode - Could A Government Shutdown Backfire On Democrats + Diagnosis Doesn’t Define You: Growing Up With Autism

    On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks the latest government shutdown and the political brinkmanship that created it. He explores how shutdowns—once unthinkable—have become a partisan weapon, wasting money while allowing leaders like Donald Trump to punish opponents and play to their base. With Democrats at risk of shouldering equal or greater blame, Chuck asks whether the public is even paying attention, and what role figures like Russ Vought could play in reshaping government permanently. Beyond the shutdown, the conversation turns to the bigger picture: why voters never saw Trump as an aberration, why 2020 wasn’t a full repudiation of 2016, and what Democrats must do to win back Trump voters in 2028. From Harris’s struggle to differentiate herself from Biden to Clinton’s careful dance with Reagan’s legacy, Chuck argues that Democrats may need to admit Trump identified real problems—even as his solutions and behavior, especially with military leaders, remain deeply troubling. Then, Chuck is joined by NewsNation host Leland Vittert, who opens up about his personal journey growing up on the autism spectrum, the struggles his family faced, and the lessons that shaped his outlook on life and journalism. From being misunderstood in school and learning to navigate social cues, to the pivotal role his mother played in holding the family together, Vittert reflects on why he chose to go public with his story and how his experiences inform his new book—a parenting guide told from the child’s perspective. He also explores how autism has served as both a challenge and, at times, a superpower in his career and personal life. The conversation widens to America’s media landscape, where Vittert argues for a “radical center” approach and a journalism that calls balls and strikes on both sides rather than chasing flashy headlines. He stresses the importance of reviving local news, curating coverage around what matters most, and confronting the biases not only in how stories are told, but in which stories get told at all. This candid discussion is part memoir, part media critique, and a call for greater honesty—both in parenting and in public life. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 senate races most likely to flip parties, answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment, and recaps a frustrating night at the Cowboys/Packers game.  Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Introduction - Government begins shutting down 01:15 Congress created shutdown conditions for political leverage 02:00 Could shutdown trigger the end of the senate filibuster rule? 02:45 Democrats have always messaged that shutdowns are bad 04:30 Democrats could shoulder equal or more blame for shutdown 06:30 Shutdowns are a massive waste of money 07:30 Trump seems excited for shutdown to punish opponents 09:15 Terrible trend of politicians only governing for their base  11:15 Independents are pretty sour on Trump’s presidency 13:00 Russ Vought at OMB could use shutdown to reorient gov’t permanently 14:30 Big danger for Democrats is whether the public is paying attention 15:30 Chuck Schumer is “Mitch McConnell” level unpopular 18:45 If Dems want to win in 28 they’ll have to win over some Trump voters 20:15 Democrats thought Trump was an aberration, voters didn’t 21:15 2020 wasn’t a repudiation of why Trump was elected in 2016 24:00 Voters don’t want status quo, which is why they elected Trump twice 26:15 Harris needed to prove she was different from Biden and didn’t 27:45 For Clinton to win, he couldn’t repudiate everything Reagan did 30:00 Trump’s behavior in front of military leaders was outrageous 31:30 The military leaders handled the situation exactly as they should 32:30 Hegseth lectured leaders of far higher rank than he earned in military 33:45 Democrats will have to admit that Trump correctly identified problems 34:45 Voters picked “political division” as the 2nd biggest problem after economy 39:45 Leland Vittert joins the Chuck ToddCast  41:30 The public doesn't grasp autism and child development issues  42:45 Autism wasn't well understood in the 80s  43:30 Parents struggle to raise neurodivergent children  44:45 Adapting to the world you live in, not expecting world to adapt to you  46:30 Leland's father didn't want him to be defined by his disability  47:15 PE teacher put Leland in with the girls "to protect him"  48:00 The struggle with learning to pick up social queues  53:00 Everyone in DC always wanted to be student body president  53:45 Why go public with your story of being on the spectrum?  56:15 There's a "parental reckoning" happening in America  57:15 There are lots of broken young men susceptible to radicalization  58:45 Nobody has definitive answers about causes of autism  1:01:00 Scientists need to be humble enough to say "I don't know"  1:02:15 80% of parents with disabled children get divorced  1:04:15 Leland's mother held the family together, hero of the story  1:06:15 Telling this story publicly is like going to therapy on live TV  1:07:45 How did you share the story of your autism with your wife?  1:10:45 You don't "get over" autism  1:12:15 Where has autism showcased itself as a superpower in your life?  1:14:15 Book is a parenting book written from the child's perspective  1:16:00 There's no one answer to America's media problem  1:17:30 What works and doesn't work in the news media??  1:18:45 There is a "radical center" that's sick of extremes on both sides  1:19:30 Journalists should call balls and strikes and call out both sides  1:21:30 Cable news tends to obsess over stories that are flashy over substantive  1:22:45 Journalists should curate stories that are most important  1:24:30 Bias isn't just how you cover the news, it's what you cover  1:26:15 Local news was a character reference for the national network journalists  1:28:00 How to revive local news/journalism?  1:30:45 Leland really put himself out there with this book 1:31:15 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Leland Vittert  1:31:45 ToddCast Top 5 Senate races most likely to flip parties  1:32:15 #1 North Carolina 1:34:00 #2 Georgia 1:36:00 #3 Michigan  1:37:45 #4 Maine 1:39:45 #5 New Hampshire  1:45:15 Honorable mentions  1:45:45 Ask Chuck  1:46:00 Why is the lie that shutdown is over money for illegal immigrants pervasive?  1:49:00 Democrats feeling disheartened after talking to Trump supporters?  1:53:00 Would the country be better off if Trump was reelected in 2020?  1:57:15 Will Des Moines superintendent arrest derail Iowa senate campaign?  1:59:00 Chuck's experience at Cowboys/Packers game in Dallas  2:04:15 It was a great weekend of college football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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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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