Chuck Todd

Charles "Chuck" Todd (born April 8, 1972) is an American journalist who served as moderator of NBC's Meet the Press from 2014 to 2023 and as the network's chief political analyst until his departure in January 2025. Todd joined NBC News in 2007 as political director, where he led coverage of elections and policy, contributing analysis to programs like NBC Nightly News. Prior to NBC, he spent 15 years at the National Journal's Hotline, rising to editor-in-chief. During his tenure, Meet the Press maintained its position as a top-rated Sunday public affairs program, though Todd drew criticism for insufficiently challenging guests and for dismissing claims of liberal bias in mainstream media as a "right-wing myth" in 2021. Post-NBC, Todd has hosted The Chuck ToddCast and pursued independent projects, while reflecting on media dynamics, including admissions that fear of aiding political opponents contributed to hesitancy in covering Joe Biden's cognitive issues during the 2024 election cycle.

Charles David Todd was born on April 8, 1972, in Miami, Florida, to Stephen Randolph Todd, of English ancestry, and Lois Cheri Todd (née Bernstein). His mother's heritage included Russian Jewish, Latvian Jewish, and Hungarian Jewish descent. Todd was raised Jewish, reflecting his maternal lineage.