The Chuck ToddCast

Full Episode - Trump's Actions Are Impeachable + Black Moses: The Failed Dream Of Building A “Black State” In Oklahoma

Sep 22, 2025
Caleb Gayle, a journalist and historian known for his focus on underrepresented American history, joins the discussion to explore his book on Edward McCabe, or "Black Moses," and the ambitious yet failed dream of establishing a Black state in Oklahoma. Gayle reflects on the complexities of Black migration, tribal alliances, and the political maneuvers shaping this dream. The conversation also highlights the stark contrast of this history with the emergence of Jim Crow laws and the tragic link to the Tulsa massacre, painting a vivid picture of ambition and resistance.
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INSIGHT

Recent Actions Threaten Constitutional Norms

  • Chuck Todd argues last week's actions by Donald Trump represent direct challenges to constitutional norms and could have driven multiple impeachment efforts.
  • He compares current Justice Department behavior to Nixon-era politicization and warns of systematic targeting of enemies.
INSIGHT

Pressuring DOJ Undermines Legal Process

  • Todd details Trump pressing DOJ to pursue political targets and replacing U.S. attorneys who won't indict allies.
  • He warns that such public pressure prejudices proceedings and undermines grand juries and jury trust.
ANECDOTE

Tom Homan Caught On Tape Taking Cash

  • Todd recounts the Tom Homan sting where undercover agents recorded Homan accepting $50,000 in a Kava bag during 2024 campaigning.
  • He notes the Trump DOJ closed the probe citing lack of evidence while not denying Homan took the cash.
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