My friends,
It’s day 28 of the “Schumer Shutdown,” and the chaos continues to unfold.
While politicians and pundits argue over who’s to blame, I take the conversation deeper — all the way back to 1913 and the ratification of the 17th Amendment.
Before that amendment, U.S. Senators were elected by state legislatures. It wasn’t perfect, but it preserved a critical balance between state and federal power.
When direct elections were introduced, the Founders’ vision of a federal republic began to erode.
States lost their institutional voice in Washington, and national party politics filled the void.
The result? A century later, Washington gridlock, runaway bureaucracy, and a system more loyal to parties and donors than to the people or the Constitution.
When states lost their voice in the Senate, our carefully constructed constitutional republic was thrown out-of-whack.
In today’s episode, I explain how this structural shift fuels the kind of turmoil we see in 2025 — from government shutdowns to endless partisanship.
I also break down Indiana’s upcoming special session on redistricting, Biden’s latest lecture about “protecting democracy,” and AOC’s fiery rally in support of her chosen Marxist candidate for New York mayor.
None of this happened overnight. For decades, progressives have chipped away at the constitutional safeguards that once anchored this nation. But I argue that America’s foundation still holds strong — and understanding how we got here is the first step to fixing it.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking look at the 17th Amendment, state sovereignty, and how the Founders’ original blueprint might just hold the cure for modern political dysfunction.
Conservative, not bitter.
Todd
Key Highlights from Today’s Toddcast
🧩 The 17th Amendment’s Fallout – How a century-old change broke state power and fueled today’s chaos.
🏛️ Schumer Shutdown, Day 28 – Why Democrats are keeping Washington gridlocked for political gain.
🗺️ Indiana’s Redistricting Shake-Up – Local moves with national consequences.
🎙️ Biden’s “Democracy” Speech – Todd exposes the spin behind the President’s words.
🔥 AOC’s Rallying Cry – The left’s emotional playbook on full display.
Quote of the Day
A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government.
Todd Talk: Antifa: Fighting Fascism or Practicing It?
My friends, the so-called anti-fascists — also known as Antifa — have been attacking conservative journalists and peaceful protesters in Portland. Antifa, by definition, is a terrorist organization. They use violence and the threat of violence to intimidate people for political purposes.
Right now, that means trying to scare Americans away from supporting ICE and the rule of law. You and I see it for what it is, but too many get fooled by the propaganda. They hear “anti-fascists” and think that sounds noble.
They believe Antifa fights fascism when in reality, Antifa is fascist. I even saw one commentator sincerely ask, “Who could be against people who are against fascism?”
Talk about naive and superficial.
If Antifa changed its name to the Girl Scouts, this guy would be ordering Thin Mints from them by the truckload.
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Big Things Are Coming to The Todd Huff Show!
My friends, over the next few months, we’re rolling out some exciting updates to our website — and I think you’re really going to like what’s coming. (In fact, some of them have already been added.)
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