Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

Tara is joined by Republican political strategist John McLaughlin to discuss the hot-button issues that are fueling Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s poll numbers and guiding their individual campaigns. They take a deep look at the mood of each key swing state, break down strategic differences between the 2020 and 2024 races, and debate RFK Jr.'s possible impact in November.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: John McLaughlinProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Abby Livingston to discuss the political chaos surrounding House Speaker Mike Johnson’s perilous decision to move forward with the bipartisan Ukraine aid bill. They examine the viability of a coalition government, shine a light on the internal GOP mudslinging, and speculate on Johnson’s future with the gavel.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Abby LivingstonProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by political strategist Nathan Daschle, and they begin their conversation by talking about RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign and shining a light on how both the Biden and Trump camps are attempting to define him. They then examine the big issues motivating voters in 2024, notably immigration and abortion, and discuss how they will influence the big swing state political races.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Nathan DaschleProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by CNN legal analyst Elie Honig to discuss the first day of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City. They go over the events that led up to this historic moment, shine a light on key witnesses and jury selection strategies, and speculate on the final verdict.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Elie HonigProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer, and they begin their conversation by discussing the GOP reaction to both Donald Trump’s reproductive rights announcement and the Arizona Supreme Court’s abortion ban. They then examine the state of RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign; shine a light on his mysterious running mate, Nicole Shanahan; and debate whether Kennedy will become a disruptor to either Trump or Biden in the upcoming election (9:29).For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Teddy SchleiferProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Republican political consultant Sam Nunberg to share their reactions to Donald Trump’s public announcement concerning his stance on abortion. Then they dive into Trump’s history with reproductive rights issues, dissect the strategic reasoning for the announcement, and debate the political ramifications that this decision may have for his presidential campaign going forward.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Sam NunbergProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN political commentator David Urban joins Tara to discuss the religious fervor around Trump, conservative politics in Pennsylvania, close senatorial races, and speculation on Trump's VP choice.

Tara starts the pod by detailing the vibes in the MSNBC newsroom after the Ronna McDaniel hiring/firing debacle, and examining the abortion pill case on which the Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments. She’s then joined by political consultant Robin Leeds to discuss the star-studded Radio City Music Hall fundraiser for Joe Biden, and expound on the optimistic financial outlook for his campaign (10:11).For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Robin LeedsProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Financial expert Bill Cohan joins Tara to discuss Trump's lucky legal break, his net worth speculations, Truth Social's future. They break down the N.Y. court's decision, Trump's legal pathway, and financial implications. Speculation on his electoral prospects.

Political consultant Sam Nunberg joins Tara to discuss Trump's mindset for the upcoming campaign, analyzing his strategies, legal battles, and impact on the Republican Party dynamics. They delve into key battleground states, Trump's potential self-sabotage, and speculation on his chances for the 2024 elections.