Chuck Todd is reportedly planning to leave NBC News when his contract ends later this year, exploring new opportunities in journalism.
New York: Chuck Todd is getting ready to leave NBC News as his contract wraps up later this year. He’s been a big name in political coverage, especially as the moderator of “Meet the Press.”
According to reports, he’s been chatting with media organizations in Washington about what’s next for him. It sounds like he’s looking at options in both broadcast and digital media.
Todd joined NBC back in 2007 and quickly became a key player in their political reporting. He took over “Meet the Press” in 2014, following David Gregory, who had a tough time keeping the show’s ratings up.
In 2023, Todd announced he’d step down from “Meet the Press” to focus on longer projects, and Kristen Welker took over his role. Since then, he’s kept a lower profile.
His time at NBC hasn’t been without drama. In 2022, he openly criticized the network for hiring Ronna McDaniel, which stirred up some controversy. After a lot of backlash, NBC eventually let her go.
With all the changes happening at NBC and MSNBC, including some big names taking pay cuts, it’s clear the media landscape is shifting. Todd’s departure seems to be part of a larger trend as the network navigates these challenges.
