Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) has launched a longshot bid for his party's presidential nomination, but the software-executive-turned-billionaire-governor is no stranger to dark-horse campaigns. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Henry Gomez and New York Times Political Correspondent Jonathan Weisman join Chuck to break down the state of the GOP field.

Faced with the apparent likelihood (for now) of a Biden-Trump rematch, the advent of a third-party run seems inevitable — but now, centrists groups are fighting over whether such a bid would end up handing the election to former President Trump. Matt Bennett, Third Way co-founder and EVP for Public Affairs, joins Chuck to argue why he says No Labels could be a "spoiler" in 2024.

After the head of the Wagner mercenary group launched — then halted — an insurrection on Russian cities, President Vladimir Putin is still reeling from the biggest challenge to his authority in the 23 years he has governed Russia. David Ignatius, columnist for the Washington Post, joins Chuck to analyze the evolving power dynamics in the region.

A new NBC News poll shows further evidence that American voters are deeply dissatisfied with the direction of the country and with its leadership. Cornell Belcher, president of Brilliant Corners Research & Strategies, joins Chuck to break down President Biden's low approval numbers — and former President Trump's support holding strong despite him having "the worst couple weeks in the history of modern politics."

Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) launched an early bid to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in a state that hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate in 30 years. He joins Chuck to detail his candidacy and delivers his perspective as a former NFL linebacker on politics in sports.

Nationwide, rulings happening in the states are already changing the landscape on abortion and gender-affirming care. Reid Wilson, founder and editor of Pluribus News, and Emily Bazelon, staff writer for the New York Times Magazine, join Chuck to break down the constitutional battles happening stateside.

As former President Trump's legal perils escalate, his rivals might have the opportunity to boost their campaigns — but whether they're rallying for or against him, Trump continues to define the terms of the primary debate. Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, joins Chuck to break down the state of the Republican Party.

In the aftermath of the 2020 murder of George Floyd, researchers at Columbia worked to trace the roots of America's racial inequalities. The project's lead, Dean of Columbia Journalism School Jelani Cobb, joins Chuck to detail how his project aims to guide journalists in their coverage of present-day systemic racism. 

A U.S. president being impeached — and now indicted — twice for criminal behavior is unprecedented — legally, politically and historically. Former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.) and Brendan Buck, former senior adviser to House Speakers Boehner and Ryan, join Chuck to detail whether this changes anything for the half of the country that already supports former President Trump.

He's a former two-term Wisconsin governor, survived a recall effort, ran for president in 2016, and — in a new Wall Street Journal op-ed — is telling today's Republican primary candidates how to learn from his mistakes as they seek the presidency. Former Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) joins Chuck to detail the state of the race and deliver his read on the pulse of the GOP electorate.