Chuck Todd is leaving Meet the Press

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Tom Wolper

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Jun 4, 2023, 3:29:33 PM6/4/23
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He will be replaced by Kristen Welker.

Kevin M.

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Jun 4, 2023, 4:12:06 PM6/4/23
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A trained seal could do the job better than Chuck Todd. 

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Tom Wolper

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Jun 4, 2023, 4:41:20 PM6/4/23
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Be careful what you wish for.

PGage

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Jun 4, 2023, 4:44:49 PM6/4/23
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Long overdue. He is cheating when he says the criticism of his work is limited to partisans, along the lines of “if both sides hate me I must be doing something right.” Wrong. Criticism comes from anyone who values competent interviewing and analysis. Dude was promoted to fast and his perceived potential was never reached, but the powerful people who pushed for him could not admit they were wrong.

Anyone would look good by comparison, but I like Welker as the replacement. She is competent but not flashy. And hopefully will not try too hard.

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Kevin M.

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Jun 4, 2023, 4:51:45 PM6/4/23
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The job description entails not caring if a guest ever wants to return to the show. When the series is at its best, it is holding media and politicians accountable. Bob Schieffer usually did a good but not great job of it on Face The Nation, but since he moved on none of the Sunday shows have been worth watching, because all they care about is ensuring guests want to come back. 

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Paul Murray

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Jun 4, 2023, 11:37:17 PM6/4/23
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I recall that Welker did a better job holding interviewees' feet to the fire when she filled in for Todd. Whether or not that continues, we shall see.

David Bruggeman

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Jun 4, 2023, 11:58:08 PM6/4/23
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Sound like this would mark the first halfway decent permanent host of MTP this century.

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Bob Jersey

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Sep 11, 2023, 5:44:56 AM9/11/23
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The handoff, from yesterday (9/10)... "you're gonna be on speed-dial for me...":
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