why is chuck todd leaving meet the press

Chuck Todd is leaving "Meet the Press" and NBC News to explore new ventures and entrepreneurial projects. In a memo to NBC staff, he expressed enthusiasm about several upcoming projects moving from "wishful thinking" to tangible possibilities. He also plans to take his podcast, The Chuck Toddcast, with him as he moves to a new platform. Todd emphasized that there is never a perfect time to leave a place that has been a professional home for so long, but he is excited about starting a new chapter. Additionally, he noted that the media has a lot of work to do to regain public trust and hinted at focusing on improving the information ecosystem, particularly through local media initiatives. He stepped down as host of "Meet the Press" in 2023 but continued as NBC's chief political analyst until his recent departure.