Chuck Todd

Chuck Todd was named Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News in December 2008. He became NBC News’ political director in March 2007. He also serves as contributing editor to "Meet the Press" and NBC News' on-air political analyst for "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams," "Today," and MSNBC, including "Hardball with Chris Matthews."

In addition to his on-air analysis, Todd has been responsible for all aspects of the network’s political coverage, including maintaining contact with the campaigns and serving as the point person for political news and information.  He is also the editor of "First Read," NBC’s must-read guide to political news and trends in and around Washington, D.C. (www.firstread.msnbc.com), writes weekly analysis columns for MSNBC.com, and hosts regular online politics discussions on Newsvine. He is based in NBC News' bureau in Washington, D.C.

Before joining NBC News, Todd was the Editor-in-Chief of National Journal’s “The Hotline,” Washington’s premier daily briefing on American Politics.  In his 15 years working at “The Hotline” or one of its affiliates, Todd became one of Washington’s foremost experts on political campaigns of all levels.  He served as Editor-in-Chief for six years.  He also serves as a contributing editor to “The Atlantic Monthly” where he pens political essays, and he teaches a graduate-level political communications course at the Johns Hopkins University.  In December 2005, Todd was featured as one of “Washingtonian’s ‘Best Of’” journalists.

Todd has frequently appeared on television to offer analysis of campaigns and political events of the day, including MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews" and weekly appearances on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal." He has also offered analysis for print publications and has been quoted in hundreds of daily newspapers.

In addition to his "Hotline" duties, Todd has written a highly-regarded weekly column for NationalJournal.com and MSNBC.com focusing on the big picture battles for the White House and control of the Senate and House. He also serves as a contributing editor to "The Atlantic Monthly" where he penned political essays.

Todd has also written op-ed essays that have been published in "The New York Times" and the "Washington Post." During the 2004 elections, he moderated one of the few presidential candidate forums in Iowa. In addition to Todd's extensive media presence, he teaches a graduate-level political communications course at the Johns Hopkins University.

In December 2005, Todd was featured as one of "Washingtonian's 'Best Of'" journalists. In March 2001, "George" magazine named him one of the 50 most influential people in politics.

Before coming to the world of political reporting and analysis, Todd earned practical political experience on initiative campaigns in Florida and various national campaigns based in Washington, D.C.

He is a native of Miami and currently resides in Arlington, Va., with his wife, Kristian, and two children.

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