The Tara Palmeri Show

Join former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg as she dives into the complexities surrounding the release of Epstein files. She reveals how DOJ delays are putting victims at risk by exposing their identities while failing to protect powerful figures. Kristy shares her insights on the trauma survivors face, the lack of a clear redaction process, and the criticism aimed at the DOJ for inadequate victim notification. With a critical deadline approaching, she emphasizes the urgent need for trust and transparency in these investigations.

Annie Karni, a Capitol Hill correspondent for The New York Times, delves into the internal GOP turmoil surrounding Speaker Mike Johnson, driven largely by discontent from women in the party. She discusses explosive criticisms, including accusations of dishonesty and gender insensitivity, triggered by Johnson’s controversial remarks. Karni highlights the impact of the Epstein files vote, Trump's looming influence, and the potential for leadership change. The conversation reveals a fractured party grappling with identity, loyalty, and looming electoral challenges.

Anderson Cooper, the seasoned CNN anchor, joins investigative reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick to discuss shocking new images from Epstein's infamous island. They delve into how these photos validate survivors' disturbing accounts of abuse, emphasizing the island's eerie features. The conversation touches on evidence tampering, raising concerns about the integrity of investigations post-Epstein. Additionally, they explore the political manipulation surrounding the case, questioning the Justice Department's handling of crucial evidence and its impact on accountability.

Join Ben Shapiro, the conservative media mogul, Don Lemon, the independent journalism pioneer, and David Pakman, the digital news creator, as they engage in a heated discussion about the future of news. They explore the exodus from traditional media to platforms like YouTube, the fierce battle between authenticity and credibility, and how algorithms have impacted polarization. They delve into the challenges creators face, the disparities in media adaptation across the political spectrum, and the importance of diverse voices in the media landscape.

Why does Donald Trump seem to single out female reporters more than anyone else when they dare ask tough questions? On this unflinching episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, veteran investigative journalist Tara Palmeri sits down with Evan Fields to unpack Trump’s pattern of attacking women in the press, the deeper reasons behind his hostility toward female reporters who refuse to back down, and why women have become the frontline warriors holding power to account in today’s White House briefing room. From her early days fetching coffee at CNN to breaking major scoops at the New York Post and Politico, Tara traces her journey as a muckraker inspired by Nellie Bly and Upton Sinclair, explains why she left corporate media for total independence on Substack and YouTube, and reveals the personal toll and privilege of giving voice to Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors while still chasing the hardest truths in Washington. Why do you think Trump's attacks on female reporters often turn so personal and gendered? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/george-santos-believes-george-santos https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/power-shifts-everywhere https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/did-trump-just-slap-his-name-on-obamacare To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Evan Fields: https://www.youtube.com/@UCItHbzdmpkP9_me272n0GXQ Evan Fields substack: https://substack.com/@evanfieldsnfu Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #Trump #FemaleReporters #WhiteHousePress #TrumpAttacks #WomenInJournalism #PressFreedom #MediaBias #PoliticalReporting #InvestigativeJournalism #Muckraker #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinSurvivors #TaraPalmeri #TaraPalmeriShow #Substack #IndependentMedia #WashingtonDC #Politics #BreakingNews Why Trump Targets Female Reporters Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:05 Evan Fields joins the Tara Palmeri Show 01:44 Tara’s start at CNN and the 2008 crisis 03:14 Muckrakers, Nellie Bly, and the power of the pen 05:08 New York Post pirate ship and headline culture 08:02 Why Tara interviews everyone from Santos to Cohen 10:28 Platforming controversial figures the right way 12:25 Going independent and leaving corporate media 16:58 Trump’s attacks on female reporters 18:17 Women proving they belong in the briefing room 21:23 Giving voice to Epstein survivors 24:00 How Epstein preyed on vulnerable girls 27:11 Julie K. Brown and Perversion of Justice 30:37 Bonding with Virginia Giuffre on the road 35:06 Advice for young women entering journalism 39:38 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when the same healthy-food revolution Republicans once mocked Michelle Obama for is now being led by Robert F Kennedy Jr? On this juicy and revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Top Chef finalist and D.C. restaurant king Spike Mendelsohn pulls back the curtain on how Washington’s food scene shifts with every administration: Obama’s eclectic fast-casual boom, Trump’s steakhouse surge, and the wild new reality of Republicans embracing the same healthy-food crusade that once got Michelle Obama called the “nanny state.” Spike dishes on creating the legendary Prez Obama burger, the Michelle Melt with Sam Kass, why In-N-Out just ditched food dyes, how tariffs and RFK’s policies are already hitting restaurant menus, and the bizarre Jared Kushner White House lunch order that left everyone speechless. From vegan burgers inside Whole Foods to watching happy hour specials turn overtly political overnight, Spike explains why power, policy, and plates are more intertwined than ever in the nation’s capital. Which D.C. restaurant best captures the current political mood right now — steakhouses, trendy ethnic spots, or something else entirely? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/george-santos-believes-george-santos https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/power-shifts-everywhere https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/did-trump-just-slap-his-name-on-obamacare To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Listen to the 'Tara Palmeri Show': Apple https://apple.co/4lWeFuo iHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/273622585/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cdfe747e-54a2-47ae-9ec5-15957642e533/the-tara-palmeri-show Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3kgamV3lbZIGIHW2H0XUTR?si=1ffdbb566a964bc1 New videos from Tara are released 5PM EST on weekdays and Sunday https://www.youtube.com/@TaraPalmeri Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #TopChef #MichelleObama #RFKJr #DCRestaurants #Foodie #Politics #Podcast #CapitolHill #WashingtonDC #HealthyEating #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri RFK Jr Steals Michelle Obama’s Food Playbook Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:01 Spike Mendelsohn joins the Tara Palmeri Show 03:12 How Spike helped explode D.C.’s food scene under Obama 06:25 Obama out and about vs Trump’s steakhouse surge 09:12 The new MAGA spot on Capitol Hill taking over the old Dem bistro 14:15 Prez Obama burger and the Michelle Melt legacy 17:19 Michelle Obama mocked as nanny state – now RFK Jr pushes the same ideas 18:39 Spike offers to help RFK Jr clean up American food 22:05 Will banning dyes and seed oils just make everything more expensive 25:43 The bizarre Jared Kushner White House lunch order 27:19 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Santos, the controversial former U.S. Representative, shares his journey from prison to self-discovery. He reflects on his time in solitary confinement, revealing the PTSD he's now grappling with. Santos passionately defends his actions, arguing political bias in his prosecution, while unapologetically addressing scandalous narratives. He candidly discusses his future, hints at new projects, and surprisingly names his top five presidents. With a mix of humor and candor, Santos challenges perceptions of honesty in politics.

What desperate maneuvers will Donald Trump unleash as his grip on power slips away? On this provocative episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, co-founder of the Lincoln Project and host of the Lincoln Project podcast Rick Wilson dismantles the myth that MAGA fades with Trump, arguing instead that it mutates into a more entrenched authoritarian force fueled by elite interests in Silicon Valley and private equity. Joined by congressional bureau chief Burgess Everett and host Tara Palmeri, the discussion unpacks Trump's wired-in chaos as a lame duck—ignoring laws, precedents, and traditions to burn down institutions while profiting personally—and explores whether he'll gamble on a third run despite legal barriers, echoing his 2020 election denial and Capitol riot incitement. The panel probes MAGA's evolution beyond Trump, from Tea Party remnants clashing with fiscal conservatives over tariff checks to a potential Marjorie Taylor Greene-led "America First" strain laced with white nationalism, Proud Boys extremism, anti-Semitism, and racism that strains the GOP's immigrant coalitions. With Trump's popularity dipping and Senate holdouts like RFK Jr.'s confirmation stalling, the conversation warns of escalating dangers on civil liberties through ICE overreach and foreign policy blunders like the Ukraine deal, questioning if the movement splinters or hardens into an executive weapon against opponents. What new leader could possibly harness MAGA's fractured coalitions without Trump's celebrity pull? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/did-trump-just-slap-his-name-on-obamacare https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-irony-of-the-epstein-files-transparency https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-a-white-house-under-pressure To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #MAGA #Trump #DonaldTrump #MarjorieTaylorGreene #RickWilson #LincolnProject #AmericaFirst #Project2025 #GOP #MTG #Republican #RepublicanParty #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri The End of MAGA? MTG Leaves Sinking Ship Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:10 Rick Wilson: MAGA doesn’t die, it mutates 02:15 Trump as lame duck: burning it all down 04:05 Tara joins Katy Tur Reports on MSNBC 05:20 Marjorie Taylor Greene and the America First split 07:10 GOP factions clash over Trump’s next moves 08:38 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What really happened with Trump’s secret Ukraine-Russia peace plan that left Secretary of State Marco Rubio completely in the dark until the last minute? On this wide-ranging episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara sits down with Aaron Parnas to unpack one of the wildest political weeks yet: the bombshell Wall Street Journal report that Marco Rubio only learned about the back-channel Ukraine deal last Monday, Trump’s failed attempt to rebrand Obamacare that got laughed out of his own caucus, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden retirement and why Kevin McCarthy says she’s the “canary in the coal mine” for a growing GOP exodus, Democratic senators forming a secret “Fight Club” to openly rebel against Schumer and Gillibrand, Elise Stefanik getting sidelined yet again, and why Zohran Mamdani is no longer the Republican boogeyman now that Trump is praising him. Which part of this absolute circus shocked you the most? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/power-shifts-everywhere https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/did-trump-just-slap-his-name-on-obamacare https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-irony-of-the-epstein-files-transparency To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Aaron Parnas' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyxcZgX1wNU-nk1yB9CvzSw Aaron Parnas' substack: https://substack.com/@aaronparnas Follow Aaron: https://x.com/AaronParnas https://www.instagram.com/aaronparnas/ https://www.tiktok.com/@aaronparnas1 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #Trump #Ukraine #Russia #MarcoRubio #DonaldTrump #MAGA #GOP #Politics #BreakingNews #USPolitics #TaraPalmeri #AaronParnas #TaraPalmeriShow #PoliticalNews #WashingtonDC Trump’s Backroom Ukraine–Russia Plan: Marco Rubio Cut Out of the Loop Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:52 Aaron Parnas joins the Tara Palmeri Show 03:10 Marjorie Taylor Greene retires from Congress 05:25 GOP members ready to bail on DC 06:14 Trump tries to rebrand Obamacare 08:23 Democratic senators form secret Fight Club 11:06 Schumer facing rebellion from his own caucus 13:08 Trump’s secret Ukraine-Russia deal revealed 14:15 Marco Rubio left out of the loop 17:51 Why the Ukraine deal could collapse 19:30 Elise Stefanik gets sidelined again 21:05 Trump praises Zohran Mamdani 23:12 Supreme Court tariffs decision looming 25:44 Epstein files still the bright spot 28:04 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What just happened to American politics in the last 72 hours? On this wild episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara sits down with legendary satirist Andy Borowitz (The Borowitz Report) to unpack the absolute circus: Marjorie Taylor Greene abruptly resigning from Congress facing a Trump-backed primary challenge, Trump and progressive firebrand Zohran Mamdani bizarrely hitting it off in the Oval Office like old friends, the GOP majority getting razor-thin, discharge petitions coming back in a big way, the crumbling economy fueling every rebellion, and why Trump’s coalition is fracturing faster than anyone predicted. They also dive into who might fill the MAGA chaos queen void (Anna Paulina Luna, anyone?), Trump’s phantom “peace” deals, DOGE already imploding, and whether we’re all just living in a very expensive simulation. Who should be the next unhinged star of the GOP clown car now that MTG is heading home? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-irony-of-the-epstein-files-transparency https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-a-white-house-under-pressure https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-surrenders-on-the-epstein-files-fe3 To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Borowitz Report: https://substack.com/@borowitzreport Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Listen to the 'Tara Palmeri Show': Apple https://apple.co/4lWeFuo iHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/273622585/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cdfe747e-54a2-47ae-9ec5-15957642e533/the-tara-palmeri-show Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3kgamV3lbZIGIHW2H0XUTR?si=1ffdbb566a964bc1 New videos from Tara are released 5PM EST on weekdays and Sunday https://www.youtube.com/@TaraPalmeri Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #MarjorieTaylorGreene #MTGResigns #TrumpMamdani #ZohranMamdani #TrumpZohran #MAGAImplosion #GOPChaos #AnnaPaulinaLuna #DischargePetition #TrumpEconomy #PoliticalDrama #AndyBorowitz #BorowitzReport #PoliticalSatire #MAGAFracture #TrumpLameDuck #OvalOfficeMeeting #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri #AmericanPolitics #PoliticalPodcast MTG Is Out. Trump & Zohran Mamdani Are… Together?! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:35 Andy Borowitz joins the Tara Palmeri Show 02:00 MTG resigns facing Trump-backed primary challenge 05:20 Why Marjorie Taylor Greene might actually outlast Trump locally 08:06 Anna Paulina Luna poised to become the new MAGA chaos queen 10:27 Trump and Zohran Mamdani instantly hitting it off 14:22 Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” is literally Russia’s wish list 17:55 Steve Witkoff and the overhyped Middle East ceasefire 21:36 Trump’s Health Care Price Cuts Act is just Obamacare subsidies 29:07 DOGE already imploding before Thanksgiving 32:01 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices