Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

Political commentator Karen Finney joins Tara to discuss Kamala Harris's momentum for the 2024 Democratic ticket. They analyze her polling against Trump, campaign strategy, potential running mate, and Democratic party reactions and challenges.

Tara and political strategist Steve Schmidt discuss Joe Biden's surprise withdrawal from the 2024 presidential campaign. They speculate on potential Democratic ticket candidates and strategize how to beat Donald Trump in November. They also explore the importance of delegate dynamics and campaign strategies within the Democratic Party.

Political reporter Alex Thompson joins Tara to discuss growing calls for Joe Biden to step down in the 2024 presidential race. They analyze the tension within the Democratic Party and reactions to Trump's RNC speech. Insights on Biden's campaign status, White House debates, and inner circle dynamics are shared. The podcast also explores risks for the Trump campaign and Kamala Harris's appeal to progressives.

Julia Ioffe discusses Biden's fiery Zoom call with House Democrats, Schiff's resignation calls, and Biden's campaign longevity. They analyze Democratic morale, Biden's defensive remarks, and concerns about his fitness. The conversation delves into internal party struggles, age perception on voter opinions, and Republican memes about Biden.

Guest James Blair, Trump's political director, discusses the campaign's response to an assassination attempt, VP J.D. Vance's impact, and Trump's path to victory in November. They break down electoral strategies and the importance of engaging volunteers in the ground game.

Journalist Tim Alberta joins host Tara to discuss J.D. Vance as Trump's potential VP pick, analyzing their evolving relationship, Vance's alignment with MAGA, and the impact on the 2024 election. They explore Trump's messaging, party dynamics, election strategies, Project 2025, and potential implications of Vance's political influence.

Meredith McGraw, Politico reporter, discusses the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally. The podcast explores the aftermath, implications on the 2024 presidential race, and security measures. Insights on the impact of the incident on both Trump and Biden's rallies, and reflections on unity in a polarized political climate.

Political analyst Abby Livingston joins Tara Palmeri to dissect President Joe Biden's press conference at the NATO summit. They discuss Biden's performance, responses to questions, concerns about his health and decision-making, and the impact on his candidacy. The chapter explores the urgency of his decision on continuing his campaign and the evolving situation within the Democratic Party.

Tara is joined by bipartisan political strategist Rachel Pearson to discuss all of the legislative rumblings on both sides of the aisle regarding President Biden’s next moves after his universally panned debate performance. They go over the D.C. rumor mill, analyze the meaning behind some of the new polling, and shine a light on Engage, the organization Rachel founded to ensure that women are included at the forefront of consequential policy legislation.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 TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Rachel PearsonProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by senior White House correspondent for CBS News, Weijia Jiang, to analyze the next steps for Joe Biden after a disastrous media week that followed his much-maligned debate performance against Donald Trump. They shine a light on Team Biden’s attempts at damage control, speculate on what it would take for Joe to back out of the race, and talk succession possibilities for VP Kamala Harris.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 TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Weijia JiangProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices