Tara Palmeri

Tara Palmeri, an independent journalist and former White House correspondent, joins to dive into the chaos within the Democratic Party. They dissect Elon Musk's rising political influence and analyze Cory Booker's dramatic 25-hour effort to boost party morale. As time runs out, they ponder whether an early primary challenge could save the Democrats. Expect bold predictions about potential presidential contenders for 2028, including names like Gavin Newsom and AOC, as they consider what it will take for the party to regain voter trust.

Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator, joins Tara Palmeri, a political writer, Brian Shapiro, a political talk show host, Vinny Oshana, a podcast host, and Glenn Jacobs, the Mayor of Knox County and former WWE star. They dive into Trump's controversial deportation policies, critiquing due process violations. The conversation touches on the implications of judicial conflicts in immigration and questions about the fairness of labeling individuals by their backgrounds. Humorously, they explore Trump's image and the concept of political authenticity.

Tara Palmeri, an independent journalist formerly with Puck and Politico, discusses the evolving media landscape and her journey into independent journalism. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity over polish in digital news. The conversation touches on bias in reporting, the necessity of rebuilding local news, and the impact of the Trump administration's adversarial stance towards the media. Tara also shares insights on her relatives' perspectives on the Ukraine war and the unsettling embrace of Russia by the American right.