Trump Has Bent Congress To His Will + The Decline Of Local Journalism | Chuck Todd w/ Jon Tester

Chuck Todd is joined by former Montana Senator Jon Tester and Montana journalist Maritsa Georgiou to discuss their new joint podcast venture, the decline of local media, dark money’s corrosive impact on politics, the TV show Yellowstone, and more!

Chuck begins by weighing in on a new Pew Research poll showing a significant drop in President Donald Trump’s approval rating since his inauguration. He highlights the erosion of support among non-voters as a potential warning sign for the president. Chuck also shares his concerns about the administration’s apparent deference to Russia in the latest Ukraine peace agreement.

Next, he’s joined by Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou to discuss their new podcast, the underrepresentation of middle America in the media, and why members of Congress should spend more time outside the Washington, D.C. bubble.

They explore the loss of trust in national media due to the decline of strong local journalism, Congress’s tendency to cede power to the executive branch, the corrupting influence of dark money in politics, and the urgent need for campaign finance reform.

The conversation wraps with a discussion about the TV show Yellowstone and its impact—both positive and negative—on their home state of Montana.

Finally, Chuck closes out the show by answering a few listener questions in the "Ask Chuck" segment.

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