NBC Meet the Press

The longest-running show on American television, now a podcast. Chuck Todd interviews political leaders and moderates discussions with the institutional weight of NBC and seven decades of history behind him. The guests alone make it essential - when major political figures agree to appear, the conversations carry weight that smaller shows can't generate. The interview format allows more depth than cable news soundbites. Whether you agree with the editorial framing or not, understanding how political conversations happen at this level is valuable for any informed citizen.