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Full Episode - Congress Deliberately Created “Shutdown Politics” + Will American Democracy Survive Trump’s Presidency?
Épisode 89
lundi 29 septembre 2025 • Durée 02:13:12
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck looks at new polling showing just how unsettled Americans feel heading into yet another potential government shutdown. With 93% of the country agreeing that political violence is a problem and a majority believing we’re in a full-blown political crisis, partisanship has hardened to the point where disagreement itself is seen as betrayal. Chuck traces how government shutdowns—once unheard of before 1980—became a recurring political weapon, thanks to Justice Department rulings, congressional maneuvering, and laws that reduced the political pain by exempting things like military pay and Social Security. The result: contractors left stranded, bipartisanship all but eliminated, and a system designed to fail.
Then, veteran journalist for The Economist, James Bennet joins Chuck to break down Donald Trump’s scathing U.N. speech and what it reveals about his worldview: not isolationist, but relentlessly self-centered, with his personal interest framed as national interest. Bennet warns that Trump’s grip on power is existential for him and his administration, and if institutions like the Supreme Court allow unchecked presidential firings, the rule of law itself could unravel. From the Cold War’s stabilizing influence to the fractures of today’s four-party system crammed into two, Bennet and Chuck explore whether America can navigate its political turmoil without mass violence, and how drone warfare, refugee flows, and the collapse of the international rules-based order are reshaping global politics.
The conversation also turns inward, examining how journalism has struggled to adapt in the Trump era. Bennet reflects on writing for international audiences, the dangers of catering to niche media bubbles, and why legacy outlets must rediscover local reporting. He argues that deplatforming Trump was a massive mistake that accelerated the collapse of resistance, while public pressure against platforming controversial voices continues to erode open debate. From Biden’s misunderstood mandate to the Senate’s paralysis and the rise of cult-of-personality politics, this episode considers what reforms will be necessary both in government and in journalism.
Finally, Chuck takes a trip in the ToddCast Time Machine to 1974, when congress gave the Freedom of Information Act teeth, plus answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.
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Timeline:
(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)
00:00 Introduction
06:00 New polling out leading into potential government shutdown
07:00 93% of the country believe political violence is a problem
08:00 Majority of the country believes we’re in a “political crisis”
09:00 Democrats less likely to talk politics across the aisle
10:30 Partisans believe you’re on “the other side’’ if you don’t agree with them
12:45 People need to feel secure in having political debate
14:00 Independent voters are disenfranchised relative to D & R voters
16:15 Before 1980 America never had a government shutdown
17:30 Two Justice Department opinions created the legal basis for shutdowns
20:00 Government shutdown threats are now an annual occurrence
21:15 Two laws passed to make political cost of a shutdown less painful
22:45 Exemptions for military pay and social security make shutdowns easier
23:45 Proposals for automatic government funding haven’t passed
26:15 Government contractors can’t work under shutdowns or CR’s
27:30 Politicians deliberately created the conditions that lead to shutdowns
28:45 Congressional leadership wanted to create artificial leverage
30:00 The incentive structures for bipartisan compromise are gone
32:30 Congress had the power to deal with shutdowns and didn’t
35:00 James Bennet joins the Chuck ToddCast
36:30 Trump scolds other nations in scathing U.N. speech
37:30 Trump behaved like Hugo Chavez in U.N. speech
38:45 Trump is not an isolationist, but it's all centered around him
39:30 Trump sees his interest as the national interest
41:15 How alarmed should we be?
42:15 Things have gotten pretty dark in the past two weeks
43:00 Staying in power is existential for Trump & his administration
44:30 If you lose the rule of law, you lose the country
45:15 If SCOTUS allows fed firing, there's no going back
46:00 John Roberts desperate to avoid constitutional showdown
47:30 Government will require major reform after Trump
50:00 The cold war was a stabilizing force in American politics
52:00 America is a four party system crammed into two parties
54:00 Public sentiment has been pessimistic the entire 21st century
55:45 Can we get through this without mass violence?
57:30 It's hard to imagine a productive modern constitutional convention
59:00 The last "protectionist race" led to a world war
1:00:15 We're no longer living in the international rules based order
1:01:30 Drones are massively changing the dynamics of warfare
1:03:00 Refugee flows are causing political instability worldwide
1:03:30 Trump has no interest in leading internationally
1:05:00 Trump is constantly campaigning and only for his base
1:07:00 Did we export our politics to Israel, or the other way around?
1:08:45 Only Obama had a majority of the vote in the 21st century
1:09:45 Governors are the only politicians that campaign beyond their base
1:12:00 Biden misunderstood his 2020 mandate and overreached
1:13:30 Who is the Economist reader?
1:15:30 Writing about American politics for an international audience
1:17:30 If you had more resources, what would you focus on covering?
1:18:30 Legacy media needs to give more attention beyond D.C. and NYC
1:20:00 Need to find a new model in order to bring back local journalism
1:22:45 There's too many journalists in D.C. and not enough in America
1:24:30 Journalism now caters to niche audiences
1:26:15 Deplatforming Trump was a massive mistake
1:27:00 Once ABC caved in lawsuit, resistance to Trump collapsed
1:29:00 Public pressures journalists to not platform people they disagree with
1:30:00 Michael Bennet was consensus candidate to replace Schumer
1:31:45 Nothing gets done in the senate, many senators leaving
1:35:15 In the TV era, successful presidents have had cults of personality
1:36:15 Newsom having success emulating Trump's style
1:39:00 The ToddCast Time Machine
1:39:30 October 5th, 1974 Congress put teeth in the Freedom of Information Act
1:41:00 Cheney and Rumsfeld argued transparency would hurt national security
1:41:30 Lawmakers overruled the presidential veto
1:43:30 Florida has some of the strongest government transparency laws
1:44:15 Multiple states created their own transparency laws after FOIA
1:45:30 Pentagon demanded restrictions on journalists, no outlets agree
1:47:30 We can't have a democracy without transparency
1:50:15 When your party is out of power you're more likely to believe nonsense
1:51:30 Ask Chuck
1:51:45 Parallels between LDS church in UT & OK nearly becoming a black state?
1:54:30 Chances the Republican gerrymanders backfire?
1:59:15 How can Americans abroad stay civically engaged and bring about change?
2:04:15 Where do you get your optimism from in this political climate?
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Interview Only w/ James Bennet - Will American Democracy Survive Trump’s Presidency?
Épisode 89
lundi 29 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:04:57
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, veteran journalist for The Economist, James Bennet joins Chuck to break down Donald Trump’s scathing U.N. speech and what it reveals about his worldview: not isolationist, but relentlessly self-centered, with his personal interest framed as national interest. Bennet warns that Trump’s grip on power is existential for him and his administration, and if institutions like the Supreme Court allow unchecked presidential firings, the rule of law itself could unravel. From the Cold War’s stabilizing influence to the fractures of today’s four-party system crammed into two, Bennet and Chuck explore whether America can navigate its political turmoil without mass violence, and how drone warfare, refugee flows, and the collapse of the international rules-based order are reshaping global politics.
The conversation also turns inward, examining how journalism has struggled to adapt in the Trump era. Bennet reflects on writing for international audiences, the dangers of catering to niche media bubbles, and why legacy outlets must rediscover local reporting. He argues that deplatforming Trump was a massive mistake that accelerated the collapse of resistance, while public pressure against platforming controversial voices continues to erode open debate. From Biden’s misunderstood mandate to the Senate’s paralysis and the rise of cult-of-personality politics, this episode considers what reforms will be necessary both in government and in journalism.
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Timeline:
(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)
00:00 James Bennet joins the Chuck ToddCast
01:30 Trump scolds other nations in scathing U.N. speech
02:30 Trump behaved like Hugo Chavez in U.N. speech
03:45 Trump is not an isolationist, but it’s all centered around him
Chuck’s Commentary - Congress Deliberately Created “Shutdown Politics” + Americans Believe We’re In A “Political Crisis”
Épisode 89
lundi 29 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:04:49
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck looks at new polling showing just how unsettled Americans feel heading into yet another potential government shutdown. With 93% of the country agreeing that political violence is a problem and a majority believing we’re in a full-blown political crisis, partisanship has hardened to the point where disagreement itself is seen as betrayal. Chuck traces how government shutdowns—once unheard of before 1980—became a recurring political weapon, thanks to Justice Department rulings, congressional maneuvering, and laws that reduced the political pain by exempting things like military pay and Social Security. The result: contractors left stranded, bipartisanship all but eliminated, and a system designed to fail.
Finally, Chuck takes a trip in the ToddCast Time Machine to 1974, when congress gave the Freedom of Information Act teeth, plus answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.
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Timeline:
(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)
00:00 Introduction
01:00 New polling out leading into potential government shutdown
02:00 93% of the country believe political violence is a problem
03:00 Majority of the country believes we're in a "political crisis"
04:00 Democrats less likely to talk politics across the aisle
05:30 Partisans believe you're on "the other side'' if you don't agree with them
07:45 People need to feel secure in having political debate
09:00 Independent voters are disenfranchised relative to D & R voters
Chuck’s Commentary - Trump Is Destroying Trust In Law Enforcement + Democrats Need To Take A Position On Mamdani + Economic Warning Signs
Épisode 88
jeudi 25 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:10:02
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks how Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has become a political weapon, from targeting perceived enemies like James Comey to sweeping bribery cases under the rug, all while eroding public trust in law enforcement. He explores how Trump’s strategy of framing his own criminal charges as political has worn down the public and set fire to the credibility of the legal system. Chuck also looks at the Democratic Party’s internal strife over whether to embrace figures like Zohran Mamdani, the rising prospects of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and even murmurs of Lisa Murkowski eyeing a gubernatorial run. And beyond politics, he flags troubling signals in the economy—from surging Hamburger Helper sales to a slump in cardboard demand—that suggest things may not be as strong as the stock market makes them appear.
Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews an incredible weekend of sports.
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Timeline:
(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Trump's DOJ targeting his perceived enemies
02:30 Trump convinced his base that all his criminal charges were political
04:00 Poor coordination by law enforcement allowed Trump to evade charges
05:00 Trump fired attorney who wouldn't bring charges against enemies
05:30 DOJ wants to charge James Comey with lying to congress
07:15 Trump has telegraphed this prosecution
10:30 Trump accused Biden DOJ of politicization, now his DOJ is overtly political
Full Episode - Trump Is Destroying Trust In Law Enforcement + America Is DANGEROUSLY Unprepared For The Next Pandemic
Épisode 88
jeudi 25 septembre 2025 • Durée 02:12:38
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks how Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has become a political weapon, from targeting perceived enemies like James Comey to sweeping bribery cases under the rug, all while eroding public trust in law enforcement. He explores how Trump’s strategy of framing his own criminal charges as political has worn down the public and set fire to the credibility of the legal system. Chuck also looks at the Democratic Party’s internal strife over whether to embrace figures like Zohran Mamdani, the rising prospects of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and even murmurs of Lisa Murkowski eyeing a gubernatorial run. And beyond politics, he flags troubling signals in the economy—from surging Hamburger Helper sales to a slump in cardboard demand—that suggest things may not be as strong as the stock market makes them appear.
Then, Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the nation’s foremost infectious disease experts, joins Chuck to confront the unsettling reality that Covid-19 was not “the big one.” From SARS and MERS as early warnings to the looming possibility of coronaviruses that are far more deadly than Covid, Osterholm argues that pandemics are inevitable—and the U.S. is dangerously unprepared. He discusses the political failures that prevented a serious after-action review, the collapse of government vaccine infrastructure, and why misinformation and anti-vaccine sentiment have left public health more vulnerable than ever.
The conversation also looks forward: how mRNA technology could still be a game-changer, why developing respirators and updating building codes matter, and the urgent need for leadership with real bio-threat experience. Osterholm warns that everything from resurging childhood diseases to the rise of avian flu and the risk of bioterrorism are on the horizon, and he offers a sobering reminder—science is not fixed truth, it’s the pursuit of truth. This episode is a wake-up call about what it will take to be ready for the next pandemic, which could be far worse than Covid-19.
Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews an incredible weekend of sports.
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Interview only w/ Dr. Michael Osterholm - America Is DANGEROUSLY Unprepared For The Next Pandemic
Épisode 88
jeudi 25 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:00:19
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the nation’s foremost infectious disease experts, joins Chuck to confront the unsettling reality that Covid-19 was not “the big one.” From SARS and MERS as early warnings to the looming possibility of coronaviruses that are far more deadly than Covid, Osterholm argues that pandemics are inevitable—and the U.S. is dangerously unprepared. He discusses the political failures that prevented a serious after-action review, the collapse of government vaccine infrastructure, and why misinformation and anti-vaccine sentiment have left public health more vulnerable than ever.
The conversation also looks forward: how mRNA technology could still be a game-changer, why developing respirators and updating building codes matter, and the urgent need for leadership with real bio-threat experience. Osterholm warns that everything from resurging childhood diseases to the rise of avian flu and the risk of bioterrorism are on the horizon, and he offers a sobering reminder—science is not fixed truth, it’s the pursuit of truth. This episode is a wake-up call about what it will take to be ready for the next pandemic, which could be far worse than Covid-19.
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Timeline:
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00:00 Dr. Michael Osterholm joins the Chuck ToddCast
01:15 Are American leaders ready for the next pandemic?
02:30 Covid wasn’t “the big one” pandemic
03:30 SARS & MERS gave a warning about coronaviruses
04:30 Coronaviruses in the wild that are as infectious as covid but more deadly
05:15 Death rate of Covid was relatively low, could be much worse
Full Episode - Voters Will Tire Of Trump’s Constant Chaos + Why We Need To “Trump-Proof” The Presidency
Épisode 87
mercredi 24 septembre 2025 • Durée 02:06:27
Chuck Todd unpacks the escalating chaos around Donald Trump’s second term, from his doom-and-gloom rhetoric to the brazen decisions that have left few guardrails in place. Voters may not reject Trump’s ideas outright, but his nonstop turbulence—from shaming pregnant women over Tylenol to undermining global allies—has created deep political vulnerabilities. Todd explores how small businesses, foreign policy, and even health guidance have been rattled by Trump’s need for instability, while noting that divided government historically forces presidents to govern more broadly. The monologue also turns to Vice President Kamala Harris, whose new book reveals her frustrations with the 2020 ticket and her uneasy positioning for the future, raising tough questions about her political style and prospects.
Then, Congressman Chris Deluzio joins Chuck to talk about the political transformation of Western Pennsylvania, the challenges of running as a Democrat in a swing district, and the lessons he’s learned since succeeding Conor Lamb. From the hollowing out of factory towns to the rare but pivotal swing voters who decide elections, Deluzio reflects on the realignment that has reshaped the region’s politics. He also opens up about how 9/11 led him to serve in the Navy, why he believes American democracy is at risk, and the urgent need for reforms to restore voter trust.
The conversation also dives into big debates in Washington: partisan gerrymandering, government shutdown brinkmanship, establishing limits on presidential power, and the dangers of politicizing the military. Deluzio weighs in on rail safety after East Palestine, social media’s effect on kids, and congressional corruption—from stock trading to pay structures that keep working-class Americans from serving. Plus, Chuck gets his take on the rising cost of energy, Pittsburgh sports, and whether Democrats can win back voters by focusing squarely on economic issues.
Finally, he gives his “ToddCast Top 5” football coaches on the hot-seat and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.
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Chuck’s Commentary - Voters Will Tire Of Trump’s Constant Chaos + Takeaways From “107 Days”
Épisode 87
mercredi 24 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:07:16
Chuck Todd unpacks the escalating chaos around Donald Trump’s second term, from his doom-and-gloom rhetoric to the brazen decisions that have left few guardrails in place. Voters may not reject Trump’s ideas outright, but his nonstop turbulence—from shaming pregnant women over Tylenol to undermining global allies—has created deep political vulnerabilities. Todd explores how small businesses, foreign policy, and even health guidance have been rattled by Trump’s need for instability, while noting that divided government historically forces presidents to govern more broadly. The monologue also turns to Vice President Kamala Harris, whose new book reveals her frustrations with the 2020 ticket and her uneasy positioning for the future, raising tough questions about her political style and prospects.
Finally, he gives his “ToddCast Top 5” football coaches on the hot-seat and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.
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Timeline:
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00:00 Introduction
00:15 Trump speeches create heightened sense of doom & gloom
01:30 Trump's actions the past few weeks have been brazen
02:30 Far fewer people standing up to Trump in his second term
04:15 Voters don't reject Trump's ideas, they disapprove of the chaos
06:30 Trump's political prospects are deflating every day
08:30 The last 3-4 elections have been "vote against" elections
10:15 Divided government forces presidents to govern broadly
12:00 The goal of bringing order to chaos is popular
Full interview w/ Rep. Chris Deluzio - Why We Need To “Trump-Proof” The Presidency
Épisode 87
mercredi 24 septembre 2025 • Durée 56:56
Congressman Chris Deluzio joins Chuck Todd to talk about the political transformation of Western Pennsylvania, the challenges of running as a Democrat in a swing district, and the lessons he’s learned since succeeding Conor Lamb. From the hollowing out of factory towns to the rare but pivotal swing voters who decide elections, Deluzio reflects on the realignment that has reshaped the region’s politics. He also opens up about how 9/11 led him to serve in the Navy, why he believes American democracy is at risk, and the urgent need for reforms to restore voter trust.
The conversation also dives into big debates in Washington: partisan gerrymandering, government shutdown brinkmanship, establishing limits on presidential power, and the dangers of politicizing the military. Deluzio weighs in on rail safety after East Palestine, social media’s effect on kids, and congressional corruption—from stock trading to pay structures that keep working-class Americans from serving. Plus, Chuck gets his take on the rising cost of energy, Pittsburgh sports, and whether Democrats can win back voters by focusing squarely on economic issues.
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Timeline:
(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)
00:00 Congressman Chris Deluzio joins the Chuck ToddCast
00:45 How much has your district changed since Connor Lamb won it? 01:45 How did the Pittsburgh area swing from Democratic to Republican?
02:30 The hollowing out of factory towns was key to political realignment in PA
03:15 Who is the McCormick/Deluzio voter?
04:15 Swing voters still exist but are rare
06:00 How difficult is it to talk to voters with the “D” next to your name?
Chuck's Commentary - Trump's Actions Are Impeachable + Ask Chuck
Épisode 86
lundi 22 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:09:45
In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck delves into the recent developments surrounding Donald Trump, beginning with his confrontational rhetoric against adversaries and the implications of his actions over the past week, which some argue could have driven impeachment efforts. He explores notable incidents such as Tom Homan’s controversial cash exchange and highlights the fundamental challenges to our constitutional principles. The discussion also covers Trump’s use of legal charges like mortgage fraud to target enemies, as well as his aggressive, and possibly legally unfounded, attacks on Venezuelan drug boats. He analyzes how such actions may have numbed the public to attacks and assess whether Trump's political standing is now eroding amidst these controversies
Finally, Chuck answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment”
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Trump targets his adversaries
12:00 Trump's actions in the past week would have driven impeachments
14:30 Tom Homan took a bag of cash
16:00 We have basic challenges to our constitution
17:30 Trump target enemies with mortgage fraud charges
22:00 Trump attacks Venezuelan drug boats without legal basis
25:00 Unclear that there’s legal basis for attacks
30:30 Trump has numbed public to attacks
36:00 Trump’s political standing is eroding
37:30 Ask Chuck
37:45 Could Mamdani’s style of politics help independents?
46:45 What do local news organizations need to be successful?
54:30 College football update
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04:30 Trump sees his interest as the national interest
06:15 How alarmed should we be?
07:15 Things have gotten pretty dark in the past two weeks
08:00 Staying in power is existential for Trump & his administration
09:30 If you lose the rule of law, you lose the country
10:15 If SCOTUS allows fed firing, there’s no going back
11:00 John Roberts desperate to avoid constitutional showdown
12:30 Government will require major reform after Trump
15:00 The cold war was a stabilizing force in American politics
17:00 America is a four party system crammed into two parties
19:00 Public sentiment has been pessimistic the entire 21st century
20:45 Can we get through this without mass violence?
22:30 It’s hard to imagine a productive modern constitutional convention
24:00 The last “protectionist race” led to a world war
25:15 We’re no longer living in the international rules based order
26:30 Drones are massively changing the dynamics of warfare
28:00 Refugee flows are causing political instability worldwide
28:30 Trump has no interest in leading internationally
30:00 Trump is constantly campaigning and only for his base
32:00 Did we export our politics to Israel, or the other way around?
33:45 Only Obama had a majority of the vote in the 21st century
34:45 Governors are the only politicians that campaign beyond their base
37:00 Biden misunderstood his 2020 mandate and overreached
38:30 Who is the Economist reader?
40:30 Writing about American politics for an international audience
42:30 If you had more resources, what would you focus on covering?
43:30 Legacy media needs to give more attention beyond D.C. and NYC
45:00 Need to find a new model in order to bring back local journalism
47:45 There’s too many journalists in D.C. and not enough in America
49:30 Journalism now caters to niche audiences
51:15 Deplatforming Trump was a massive mistake
52:00 Once ABC caved in lawsuit, resistance to Trump collapsed
54:00 Public pressures journalists to not platform people they disagree with
55:00 Michael Bennet was consensus candidate to replace Schumer
56:45 Nothing gets done in the senate, many senators leaving
1:00:15 In the TV era, successful presidents have had cults of personality
1:01:15 Newsom having success emulating Trump’s style
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11:15 Before 1980 America never had a government shutdown
12:30 Two Justice Department opinions created the legal basis for shutdowns
15:00 Government shutdown threats are now an annual occurrence
16:15 Two laws passed to make political cost of a shutdown less painful
17:45 Exemptions for military pay and social security make shutdowns easier
18:45 Proposals for automatic government funding haven't passed
21:15 Government contractors can't work under shutdowns or CR's
22:30 Politicians deliberately created the conditions that lead to shutdowns
23:45 Congressional leadership wanted to create artificial leverage
25:00 The incentive structures for bipartisan compromise are gone
27:30 Congress had the power to deal with shutdowns and didn't
30:30 The ToddCast Time Machine
31:00 October 5th, 1974 Congress put teeth in the Freedom of Information Act
32:30 Cheney and Rumsfeld argued transparency would hurt national security
33:00 Lawmakers overruled the presidential veto
35:00 Florida has some of the strongest government transparency laws
35:45 Multiple states created their own transparency laws after FOIA
37:00 Pentagon demanded restrictions on journalists, no outlets agree
39:00 We can't have a democracy without transparency
41:45 When your party is out of power you're more likely to believe nonsense
43:00 Ask Chuck
43:15 Parallels between LDS church in UT & OK nearly becoming a black state?
46:00 Chances the Republican gerrymanders backfire?
50:45 How can Americans abroad stay civically engaged and bring about change?
55:45 Where do you get your optimism from in this political climate?
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11:15 Trump's DOJ swept Homan bribery under the rug
12:15 Public trust in law enforcement is being destroyed
13:45 Trump is wearing out the public
14:45 Comey did his share of damage to the FBI's credibility
15:45 We need a better system for staffing top law enforcement job
17:00 Christopher Wray serving under Biden was good thing
18:00 Trump is taking a blowtorch to the credibility of the legal system
18:45 Mainstream Democrats are refusing to endorse Zohran Mamdani
20:15 Kamala Harris gives tepid endorsement of Mamdani
22:30 Party either wants the Dem socialists in the coalition or they don't
23:45 Fence sitting on Mamdani makes everybody mad
25:15 Leadership can't have it both ways
27:30 Democratic handwringing over Mamdani doesn't inspire confidence
28:00 AOC may run for senate or the presidency
29:00 AOC could win Chuck Schumer's seat
30:30 Don't expect Chuck Schumer will run again
31:30 Lisa Murkowski won't rule out gubernatorial run in 2026
34:00 Senators looking for options to get out of D.C.
35:15 Sales of Hamburger Helper way up, warning sign for economy
37:30 Cardboard box demand slumping, another warning sign
38:30 Economy looks better than it is due to AI boost to stock market
41:30 Chuck's thoughts on the interview with Dr. Osterholm
42:00 Ask Chuck
42:15 Will Trump ever target podcasts the way he targets other media?
49:15 Comparing party platforms vs what they actually do while governing?
53:30 Why have Republican voters gone along with Trump's authoritarianism?
1:03:00 Weekend sports preview
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