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On episode 2 of the brand-new Chuck Toddcast, Chuck is joined by Jake Sherman, founder of Punchbowl News and one of the most well-connected reporters on Capitol Hill.
But first, Chuck reflects on the results of the special elections in Florida and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, which showed that the base of the out-of-power party is fired up. He explains why this suggests voters are more inclined to vote against a party rather than for one. He also discusses why the party in question is in desperate need of soul-searching and possible realignment to build a winning coalition.
Then, Jake Sherman joins the conversation to discuss the latest from D.C. They begin by examining Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to send the House home for the week after a dispute over proxy voting for members of Congress—and why Johnson’s power is tied directly to President Donald Trump. They also explore the revenge-driven mindset that has shaped decision-making on Capitol Hill and the lack of Republican pushback against Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
They dive into how the dynamics of the current Congress differ from those of years past and why some Republicans might view their loss in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race through rose-colored glasses—thanks in part to Elon Musk.
They wrap up by discussing whether Democrats could see a shake-up in leadership and the timeline for passing a tax cut and a debt ceiling extension.
Finally, Chuck wraps up with a listener question in the “Ask Chuck” segment by giving his take on whether the debate around a Trump third term was a smokescreen to knock “Signalgate” out of the news cycle.
Timeline:
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Voters are telling us what they DON’T like
5:00 Democrats need to do some soul searching
9:45 Democrats can’t just be “anti-Trump”
11:17 Jake Sherman joins the show
15:50 Mike Johnson sends the house home
20:30 Is Johnson powerless without Trump?
23:10 Revenge is the mindset of Republicans
25:50 Any appetite in Congress to take back authority from the executive branch?
28:15 Will economic downturn/tariffs scare elected Republicans
31:20 Lack of experience in Trump’s cabinet
38:00 Could we see a deluge of Republican retirements from Congress
41:25 Members of Congress are different now
43:28 Republicans secretly happy they can blame Elon Musk for the Wisconsin loss?
46:28 Would Chuck Schumer win a leadership vote in the Senate?
49:05 Timeline for passing tax cuts/debt ceiling extension?
56:05 Ask Chuck: Was the “Trump third term” debate a smokescreen to knock “Signalgate” out of the news”
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On the debut episode of the newly relaunched Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman.
But first, Chuck reacts to the special election results for US Congress in Florida that saw Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine beat out Democrats Gay Valimont and Josh Weil for the seats vacated by Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz. He also discusses the hotly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court race, where liberal judge Susan Crawford won her race against Brad Schimel, who had millions of dollars of support from Elon Musk.
Then, he and Sen. Fetterman discuss a wide range of important issues, beginning with his message to Democrats who are alarmed by the actions of Donald Trump’s administration. He shares his reaction to the “Signalgate” scandal and his assessment of what went wrong for Democrats in the 2024 election. Fetterman gives his take on Elon Musk and Doge performing massive cuts across the federal government, as well as the looming tariffs that President Trump is threatening to impose on America’s top trading partners. They also try to make sense of the administration’s 180-degree turn on longstanding U.S. foreign policy and the president’s fixation on Greenland. Finally, they discuss the current lack of a true leader for the Democratic Party, the role of billionaires in politics, and whether Senator Fetterman is considering a run for president in 2028.
Timeline:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Special elections in Florida
8:42 Wisconsin Supreme Court race
14:48 Start of John Fetterman interview
18:00 Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers?
19:00 Message to Democrats that are freaking out
23:44 Reaction to “Signalgate”
27:10 What happened in 2024?
30:44 Elon Musk and DOGE
35:22 America’s 180-degree turn on foreign policy
40:38 President Trump’s fixation on Greenland
44:28 Fetterman’s Mar-A-Lago visit
46:45 Who’s the leader of the Democratic party?
51:04 Influence of billionaires in politics
54:08 Will Fetterman run for president in 2028?
56:09 Do Democrats need to move to the center?
1:01:09 Chuck’s final thoughts on the interview with John Fetterman
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The Chuck Toddcast is back! If you’re looking for smart, no-nonsense political conversations, you’ve come to the right place. The Chuck Toddcast goes beyond the headlines—talking with top reporters, insiders, and newsmakers from D.C. to the heartland. No scripts, no spin—just real conversations about what’s shaping our politics and why it matters.
