Chuck Todd, the former moderator of “Meet the Press,” is leaving NBC News after a nearly two-decade career. In a statement, NBC News expressed gratitude for his contributions to political coverage and wished him well. "We’re grateful for Chuck’s many contributions to our political coverage during his nearly two-decade career at NBC News and for his deep commitment to ‘Meet the Press’ and its enduring legacy," the statement read.
Todd’s contract reportedly ends sometime after the 2024 election, but the exact timing is uncertain. He's reportedly been in discussions with other media companies. In a memo, Todd stated he retains the rights to his “Chuck Toddcast” podcast and a new platform will be announced soon. This suggests a potential move to a digital outlet, a trend observed in recent years among high-profile network TV personalities due to broadcast newsrooms facing increasing cost-cutting pressures.
His departure from “Meet the Press” in 2023 foreshadowed this move. While remaining chief political analyst, his on-air presence diminished. Securing the “Toddcast” indicates a possible transition to a digital platform, perhaps an existing distributor or even his own creation. This mirrors similar shifts by other prominent network television figures.
Todd joined NBC News in 2007, working under the late Tim Russert, covering the White House before succeeding David Gregory on “Meet the Press.” He also launched “MTP Daily” and leveraged the “Meet the Press” brand to create a podcast and film festival. He recently publicly criticized NBC News’ hiring of Ronna McDaniel, leading to her withdrawal from the position.