Full Episode - Putin’s BIG Mistake When Dealing With Trump + Trump’s Policies Are Steering The U.S. Economy Into A Recession w/Mark Zandi

In this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck Todd discusses upcoming changes to the podcast's audio format, offering listeners the option to consume the entire episode at once or in segmented chunks, including the main interview and his own thoughts with Q&A. He then analyzes the merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna and its potentially devastating impact on local news due to consolidation and reduced resources. Todd also discusses Zelensky's recent trip to Washington D.C. and Trump's wavering stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, suggesting Putin may be miscalculating by not giving Trump any symbolic wins. The episode features an interview with Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, who expresses concerns about the economy, the impact of tariffs and immigration policies, and the potential for a recession in 2026. Finally, Chuck answers listener questions about the Republican diaspora and the possibility of Trump undermining the next presidential election.