Veteran journalist and former Meet the Press host Chuck Todd has officially announced his departure from NBC News to explore new opportunities in digital media and local journalism. In a memo to colleagues, Todd expressed excitement about future projects, including the relocation of his Chuck Toddcast podcast to a new platform.
His exit comes as a growing number of TV journalists shift toward independent media ventures, following in the footsteps of Jim Acosta, Don Lemon, and Megyn Kelly. Todd has been vocal about the declining public trust in mainstream media, citing a Gallup poll revealing that 36% of Americans have lost faith in the press. He warns against over-reliance on social media algorithms and advocates for a grassroots approach to news reporting.
Looking ahead, Todd aims to launch new media ventures focused on local journalism, believing it to be the key to revitalizing trust in news reporting. His nearly two-decade legacy at NBC News was acknowledged as he embarks on this new chapter.