

Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri
The Ringer
The election has been decided, and Donald J. Trump is the United States’ 47th president. With 15 years of experience covering politics, Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to bring you all the latest news and developments from Trump’s second term, including her exclusive reporting and interviews with the smartest political brains to discuss all the latest developments from the front page to behind the scenes in Washington, D.C.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 7min
Will the Polar Vortex in Iowa Freeze Out the Trump Voter? Plus, Tina Nguyen on the ‘MAGA Diaries’
"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.

Jan 4, 2024 • 47min
An Epstein Update. Plus, Winning the Meh Voter With Joshua Green.
Joshua Green, bestselling author and Bloomberg correspondent, discusses his book 'The Rebels' on the uprising within the Democratic Party led by Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They explore why the Democratic Party lost the working class and how to win them back for the presidential election.

Dec 28, 2023 • 37min
The 2023 Political Year in Review. Plus, Is Biden Reluctant to Accept His Age?
Before we usher in 2024, Tara Palmeri invites the great Alex Thompson onto the pod to recap the political highlights and (mostly) lowlights from 2023. They make predictions and also discuss Thompson's latest reporting about Joe Biden’s unwillingness to accept his age, and how exactly that could hurt his campaign in the new year.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 TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Alex ThompsonProducers: Devon Baroldi and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2023 • 41min
Will Trump Be Banned From the Ballots?
Tara Palmeri invites CNN anchor John Avlon to discuss Trump's legal defeat in Colorado and its potential impact on the 2024 presidential election. They explore the 14th Amendment, Trump's victim narrative, the need for accountability, and the implications of a Supreme Court ruling. They emphasize the importance of studying the Constitution and history for a deeper comprehension.

Dec 19, 2023 • 42min
Swapping Visions of 2024 With Bob Costa
Tara is joined by CBS chief election correspondent Bob Costa to share their notes on the state of the upcoming 2024 presidential election. They discuss and debate Donald Trump’s dominance over the Republican Party, the viability of the top GOP and third-party challengers, Hunter Biden’s impact on his dad’s re-election campaign, and much more.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 TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Bob CostaAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023 • 35min
Journalism in the Era of Welp Politics With Audie Cornish
Experienced journalist, Audie Cornish, discusses Tara Palmeri's journey in journalism, covering campaigns in today's political climate. They explore challenges, endorsements, sourcing, trust in journalism, and the impact of media on politics.

Dec 12, 2023 • 50min
What's Steve Schmidt Doing With Dean Phillips?
Political strategist Steve Schmidt joins Tara Palmeri to discuss his work with Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips and the imperative task of keeping Donald Trump out of office. They dive into Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, the importance of the New Hampshire primary, Nikki Haley’s escalating profile, and more.

Dec 7, 2023 • 41min
The Nikki Haley Pile-On
Former Governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, discusses her performance in the fourth GOP debate. The hosts analyze Haley's views on internet anonymity and algorithms, dismiss criticism of her earnings as jealousy, and touch on Chris Christie's statement about potentially invading Gaza.

Dec 5, 2023 • 35min
James Carville is Salty On the 2024 Election Narratives
Tara begins the pod by sharing her takes on George Santos, the chaos surrounding the Ron DeSantis campaign, and the Fox News debate between DeSantis and California governor Gavin Newsom. She’s then joined by legendary Democratic strategist James Carville to examine the obstacles facing his party and Joe Biden in the upcoming election and what they can do to refocus their current messaging to appeal to young and blue-collar voters.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 PalmeriGuest: James CarvilleAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2023 • 40min
Is Ron DeSantis the New Peloton?
Is Ron DeSantis’s campaign in its death throes, or can he stage a comeback? Tara Palmeri and Florida insider Peter Schorsch search for an answer to this question and more in their conversation about DeSantis’s upcoming and extremely random debate with Gavin Newsom, who's not even in the presidential race.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 PalmeriGuest: Peter SchorschProducers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices