Chuck’s Commentary - The Public Is Souring On Trump 2.0 + America’s Imperial Past Looms Large Over Venezuela

Chuck Todd breaks down the latest NBC News poll, which paints a grim picture for both parties — and especially for Donald Trump’s second term. With only 37% of Americans believing the country is on the right track and financial pessimism at record highs, the public seems to have made up its mind: Trump 2.0 isn’t winning new fans. Chuck examines how Republicans are holding stronger favorability than Trump himself, why immigration remains his only issue advantage, and what Democrats can learn from the midterm mood. As two-thirds of voters say they’re falling behind, Chuck argues that the path to victory this cycle may depend on who runs against Washington — not just who runs it. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to examine America’s role in creating the country of Panama and why it’s left a lasting sense of suspicion of the United States in Latin America. He answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and unloads on his Miami Hurricanes after their loss to SMU. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:00 New NBC poll  03:15 The ToddCast will be live on election night! 07:00 First year report card for Donald Trump 07:30 Only 37% of the public believes country is headed in right direction 09:15 Wrong track polling nearly at an all-time high 10:15 The country has made up its mind about Donald Trump, low poll variance 13:00 40% of the country feels positively about Trump 15:30 Republican party has a higher positive rating than the Democrats 17:45 Some voters feel more favorably about the GOP than Trump 20:00 Voters thought they were getting Trump 1.0, Trump 2.0 is not popular  20:45 Top issues voters are worried about aren’t favorable to Trump 23:00 Border security/immigration is the only issue where Trump is above water 25:00 R’s know Trump’s Venezuela actions are unconstitutional and roll over 27:00 More than half of voters think Trump is undermining the constitution 27:45 2/3rds of the country says they are falling behind financially 29:00 Midterm atmosphere is ripe for the Democrats 31:00 Trump’s high floor is enough to protect him 33:15 Winning Democrats will need to run against Washington 34:30 ToddCast Time Machine  35:00 This week in 1903 - The US helped create the country of Panama  35:45 America built nations in Latin America to serve its own interests  36:30 Winning Spanish-American war turned the U.S. into an empire  38:00 Roosevelt didn't like Colombia's offer for the canal  38:45 US warships backed up Colombian separatists  40:00 Panama Canal opens in 1914  40:30 Origin of the term "banana republic"  41:15 Panama was built to serve American commerce  43:15 It's clear the Trump administration wants to remove Maduro  44:00 Latin America doesn't trust America's self serving behavior  46:15 Ask Chuck  46:45 Are some Republicans finally starting to find their spine?  52:45 Has anyone been polling independent voters?  54:15 Why don't Dems agree to open the government for a week or two?  59:15 Thoughts on Oversight committee members being selected by other party?  1:01:45 As a father, do you fear for the future and what gives you hope?  1:06:30 College football recap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.