History of Chuck Todd in Timeline
Chuck Todd is a prominent American television journalist known for his political reporting and analysis. He served as the 12th moderator of NBC's 'Meet the Press' and hosted its daily edition, 'Meet the Press Now'. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Political Analyst for NBC News, contributing his expertise to programs like 'NBC Nightly News' and 'Today'. Prior to these roles, he served as NBC's Chief White House Correspondent and anchored MSNBC's 'The Daily Rundown'.
April 8, 1972: Birth of Chuck Todd
On April 8, 1972, Charles David Todd, better known as Chuck Todd, was born in Miami, Florida.
1990: Chuck Todd Enrolls at George Washington University
Chuck Todd began his studies at George Washington University in 1990.
1992: Chuck Todd Begins Work at The Hotline
Chuck Todd started his career at National Journal's The Hotline in 1992, where he would eventually become editor-in-chief.
1992: Chuck Todd Joins Tom Harkin's Presidential Campaign
While still a college student, Chuck Todd joined Senator Tom Harkin's presidential campaign in 1992, gaining early experience in the political arena.
1994: Chuck Todd Leaves George Washington University
Chuck Todd left George Washington University in 1994 without completing his degree.
2006: Kristian Denny Todd Serves as Spokesperson for Jim Webb's Campaign
Kristian Denny Todd, Chuck Todd's wife, played a key role in Jim Webb's successful 2006 U.S. Senate campaign, serving as his spokesperson.
March 12, 2007: Chuck Todd Departs from The Hotline
After a long tenure, Chuck Todd left his position at National Journal's The Hotline on March 12, 2007.
March 2007: Chuck Todd Joins NBC News
Chuck Todd's career took a significant step forward in March 2007 when he was recruited by Tim Russert to join NBC News.
June 2008: Chuck Todd Considered for Meet the Press Host
Following the death of Tim Russert, Chuck Todd was a potential candidate to host Meet the Press, though the position ultimately went to David Gregory.
August 2008: "Chuckolytes" Emerge
An August 2008 article in the Los Angeles Times highlighted Chuck Todd's rising prominence and noted the emergence of his fanbase, dubbed "Chuckolytes".
December 18, 2008: Chuck Todd Becomes NBC News Chief White House Correspondent
On December 18, 2008, Chuck Todd was named NBC News Chief White House Correspondent, further solidifying his role in political journalism.
2008: Co-authors Book on Barack Obama's 2008 Victory
Chuck Todd collaborated with Sheldon Gawiser on the book "How Barack Obama Won: A State-by-State Guide to the Historic 2008 Presidential Election," examining Barack Obama's successful campaign.
July 6, 2009: Mediaite Launches, Ranking Journalists' Influence
On July 6, 2009, former MSNBC personality Dan Abrams introduced Mediaite, a website that assessed and ranked the influence of television journalists in the United States.
October 2009: Chuck Todd Ranked Fifth on Mediaite
By October 2009, Chuck Todd had achieved a ranking of number five on Mediaite's list of influential TV journalists.
2009: "How Barack Obama Won" Published
"How Barack Obama Won: A State-by-State Guide to the Historic 2008 Presidential Election," co-authored by Chuck Todd, was released in 2009.
January 11, 2010: Chuck Todd Co-hosts The Daily Rundown
Chuck Todd took on a new role as co-host of MSNBC's The Daily Rundown, alongside Savannah Guthrie, beginning on January 11, 2010.
December 21, 2011: Chuck Todd Rises in Mediaite Rankings
Chuck Todd's influence continued to climb, peaking at number two on Mediaite's rankings as of December 21, 2011.
January 9, 2013: Chuck Todd's Mediaite Ranking Declines
Chuck Todd experienced a significant drop in Mediaite's rankings, falling to 90th place as of January 9, 2013.
August 14, 2014: Chuck Todd Announced as New Host of Meet the Press
On August 14, 2014, NBC revealed that Chuck Todd would become the new host of Meet the Press, a significant milestone in his career.
September 7, 2014: Chuck Todd Begins Hosting Meet the Press
Chuck Todd officially took over as the host of Meet the Press on September 7, 2014, succeeding David Gregory.
2014: "The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House" Published
Chuck Todd's book, "The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House," was published in 2014, providing an in-depth look at Barack Obama's presidency.
July 23, 2015: MTP Daily Premieres on MSNBC
July 23, 2015, marked the launch of MTP Daily, a new daily political show hosted by Chuck Todd on MSNBC, further expanding the reach of Meet the Press.
September 2016: Chuck Todd Launches "Chuck Toddcast"
Chuck Todd entered the podcasting world in September 2016 with the launch of his weekly podcast, "Chuck Toddcast."
January 2017: Chuck Todd Addresses "Alternative Facts"
In January 2017, Chuck Todd directly challenged the concept of "alternative facts," labeling them as falsehoods.
January 22, 2017: Chuck Todd Interviews Kellyanne Conway on Meet the Press
On January 22, 2017, Chuck Todd conducted a notable interview with Kellyanne Conway on Meet the Press, addressing the controversy surrounding the crowd size at President Trump's inauguration.
December 2019: Chuck Todd Discusses Disinformation in Rolling Stone Interview
Chuck Todd shared his views on the spread of disinformation during the Trump administration in an interview with Rolling Stone in December 2019.
2019: Chuck Todd Moderates Democratic Presidential Debates
Chuck Todd joined other prominent NBC journalists in moderating the first 2020 Democratic presidential primary debates on June 26 and 27, 2019.
2020: Chuck Todd Moderates Democratic Presidential Debates
Chuck Todd co-moderated the first set of Democratic presidential debates in 2020.
June 4, 2023: Chuck Todd Announces Departure from Meet the Press
During the June 4, 2023, broadcast of Meet the Press, Chuck Todd announced his intention to step down as the show's moderator, expressing a desire to prioritize his family after three decades in the news industry.
June 2023: Chuck Todd Announces Departure from Meet the Press
In June 2023, Chuck Todd revealed that he would be stepping down as the moderator of Meet the Press.
September 2023: Kristen Welker Becomes Moderator of Meet the Press
Kristen Welker assumed the role of moderator for Meet the Press in September 2023, succeeding Chuck Todd.
September 17, 2023: Kristen Welker Takes Over Meet the Press
On September 17, 2023, Kristen Welker replaced Chuck Todd as the moderator of NBC's Meet the Press.