Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

Will the Polar Vortex in Iowa Freeze Out the Trump Voter? Plus, Tina Nguyen on the ‘MAGA Diaries’

Jan 9, 2024

"Will the Polar Vortex in Iowa Freeze Out the Trump Voter?" features political strategist David Kochel and founding correspondent Tina Nguyen. They discuss the upcoming Iowa caucus's significance for Trump and GOP candidates, share their experiences as conservative journalists, shine a light on the MAGA movement's inner workings, and its impact on the 2024 election.

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Tina Nguyen

David Kochel

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The Iowa Caucus is of great importance in the Republican nominating process, serving to narrow down the candidate field and being crucial for incumbent Trump and his rivals DeSantis and Haley.

The experiences of journalists coming from right-wing media backgrounds are explored, highlighting the challenges they face when transitioning to more mainstream outlets and the impact on job prospects and industry perceptions.

The podcast episode emphasizes the significance of the MAGA movement in the 2024 election, with their strong influence on public opinion, conservative lawmakers, policy, and potential impact on the future of the Republican Party.

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The podcast explores the Iowa Caucus and its significance in the GOP nominating process

The podcast episode delves into the importance of the Iowa Caucus in the Republican nominating process. It analyzes the role of expectations and how Iowa is designed to winnow down the field of candidates. The discussion highlights the prominence of incumbent Trump and the challenges faced by other candidates, particularly DeSantis and Haley. The episode touches upon the influence of endorsements, ground game, and turnout, providing insights into the dynamics shaping the race.

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Iowa in the Presidential Race

25min

Predictions and Speculation

9min

Immigrant Parents and Upbringing

20min

The Role of the MAGA Movement and Its Influence on the Republican Voters

2min

Speculating on Iowa voters, Project 2025, and the leadership of the conservative movement

2min

Leadership of a Charismatic Conservative Figure and the Potential Influence of Tucker Carlson

2min

Tucker Carlson's Departure from Fox and Encounters with Dave Rubin

2min

Tara is joined by veteran political strategist and co-host of the 'Highball Politics' podcast, David Kochel, to talk about the importance of the upcoming Iowa caucus for Donald Trump and the other GOP presidential hopefuls. Next, friend and founding correspondent for Puck news, Tina Nguyen, stops by the pod to discuss her upcoming memoir, ‘The MAGA Diaries: My Surreal Adventures in the Right Wing, and How I Got Out.' They share their personal experiences coming up as young journalists in the conservative media sphere, shine a light on some of the MAGA movement’s inner machinations, and talk about its impact on the 2024 presidential election (35:57).

For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter 'The Best & The Brightest' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.

Host: Tara Palmeri

Guests: David Kochel and Tina Nguyen

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

Will the Polar Vortex in Iowa Freeze Out the Trump Voter? Plus, Tina Nguyen on the ‘MAGA Diaries’

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The podcast explores the Iowa Caucus and its significance in the GOP nominating process

The episode discusses the influence of right-wing media in journalism careers

The episode reflects on the personal experiences and insights of the host and her journey in journalism

The Influence of the MAGA Movement in the 2024 Election

The Role of Tucker Carlson in the Next Election

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Will the Polar Vortex in Iowa Freeze Out the Trump Voter? Plus, Tina Nguyen on the ‘MAGA Diaries’

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Deep dives

The podcast explores the Iowa Caucus and its significance in the GOP nominating process

The episode discusses the influence of right-wing media in journalism careers

The episode reflects on the personal experiences and insights of the host and her journey in journalism

The Influence of the MAGA Movement in the 2024 Election

The Role of Tucker Carlson in the Next Election

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