The Chuck ToddCast

Full Episode - The Shutdown Has Become A Choice - Trump’s Showdown In Chicago + Why America’s Colleges Are FAILING Their Students

Oct 9, 2025
Paul Glastris, the Editor-in-chief of the Washington Monthly, dives into the flaws of America’s college ranking systems and their impact on higher education. He argues that traditional rankings prioritize wealth over value, pushing institutions to chase prestige instead of focusing on affordability and quality teaching. Glastris showcases Berea College as a model of what education could look like, emphasizing student investment rather than brand reputation. The conversation also touches on the rising costs of tuition and public frustration with the current educational landscape.
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Shutdown Is Now A Choice

  • Chuck Todd argues the shutdown is now a political choice, not an inevitability.
  • Democrats can 'declare victory' and reopen funding while retaining leverage for six weeks.
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Public Wary Of Militarized Immigration Actions

  • Militarized deployments to cities risk alienating the public even among Republicans.
  • Polling shows many Americans support deportation goals but reject aggressive tactics and domestic troop deployments.
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DNC Autopsy Misses The Central Problem

  • The DNC autopsy blames messaging and outreach but may dodge the central issue: candidate fitness.
  • Todd emphasizes Democrats failed on cost-of-living messaging and long-term voter registration efforts.
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