Democracy in the Spotlight: Politics, Media, and Public Trust ft. Chuck Todd

Join us for an afternoon conversation with Chuck Todd, longtime political journalist and former moderator of Meet the Press. Drawing on decades of experience covering campaigns, elections, and the inner workings of Washington, Todd will reflect on the state of American politics, the media’s role in shaping public understanding, and the challenges facing democracy today. This discussion offers a timely opportunity to hear from one of the most recognizable voices in political journalism at a moment of profound change in the political landscape.

This discussion will be moderated by Donald Cruse '27, Harvard Political Review Chair.

Please register with a valid Harvard email address to attend in-person.

About Chuck Todd

Chuck Todd is an American journalist who was the 12th moderator of NBC's Meet the Press and is the current host of the podcast, “The Chuck ToddCast. During his time at NBC News between 2007 and 2025, Todd also hosted Meet the Press Now, its daily edition on NBC News Now, and served as the Chief Political Analyst for NBC News as well. Before taking the helm of Meet the Press, Todd was Chief White House correspondent for NBC as well as host of The Daily Rundownon MSNBC. He also served as NBC News' on-air political analyst for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and Today.

About Donald Cruse

Hello! I'm Donald Cruse. I'm a Junior in Quincy studying Social Studies, and I am the President of the Harvard Political Review, Harvard's premier undergraduate-run political publication. I'm looking forward to platforming as many Harvard students as possible in a time when so many outside voices have made silencing us their priority. It is my intention to help undergraduates not only find their own voices, but use them to effect positive change, promote education, and foster meaningful dialogues. Outside of the HPR, I am a student first and foremost, and I focus my studies on the Critical Theory of the Soul. I love birdwatching, songwriting, and reading vampire novels; if I've struck a nerve with that list, you know where to find me!