

The Tara Palmeri Show
Tara Palmeri
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."Subscribe to her weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMeVisit her channel on YouTubeFollow Tara on Social Media:InstagramXTikTokGot guest ideas or news tips?TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 9min
CNN's Scott Jennings on his MAGA conversion & Kentucky Senate Race
Is Scott Jennings a true MAGA warrior or an establishment insider in disguise?
On this explosive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, fearless journalist Tara Palmeri goes head-to-head with Scott Jennings, CNN’s breakout star and author of A Revolution of Common Sense. Tara grills Scott on his journey from Trump skeptic to MAGA defender. She challenges Scott’s claim that Trump is a free speech champion, while Scott fires back, arguing MAGA is fighting for Western civilization. Expect insider scoops, like Scott’s Oval Office pitch to Trump for his book and the TV producer notes Trump shared with him. With Tara’s Jersey-girl grit, Scott’s iconic CNN faces, and speculation about his potential Kentucky Senate run, this episode delivers raw, unfiltered political discourse that captures the pulse of America’s divide.
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
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May 30, 2025 • 23min
Oh Canada! King Charles III saves Canada From Trump
King Charles vs. Trump: Why Canada’s Sovereignty Is Making Headlines
The State of the World is in flux as Tara Palmeri and Sally Lockwood unpack the absurd yet geopolitically charged moment when King Charles III jetted to Canada to affirm its sovereignty—spurred by President Trump’s provocative claim that Canada could be America’s 51st state! Plus why Trump’s “manifest destiny” instincts are leading to 66% of Canadians joining Team Monarchy.
Is this royal visit a historic power move or just a diplomatic sideshow?
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
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May 29, 2025 • 34min
Crypto Bros Pump & Dump $Trump
Buckle up for a wild ride on the Tara Palmeri Show as we uncover the crypto caper that’s got everyone talking! Joined by The Verge’s Tina Nguyen, fresh from the Bitcoin Conference in Vegas, Tara dives into the murky waters of $TRUMP, where crypto bros allegedly pulled a fast one, shorting the coin all while snagging a glitzy dinner with the President. With a loophole wider than Mar-a-Lago’s gates, these high rollers gambled big, exposing an 88% stock crash and a meme coin teetering on the edge.
Is this meme coin a golden goose or a fool’s gold scam?
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
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May 27, 2025 • 33min
Fortune Teller Julie Mason pulls Death Card for GOP
What secrets does the future whisper about Trump, the GOP & the Democratic party?Gaze into the mystic veil with The Tara Palmeri Show as we channel the cosmos to divine the path ahead! SiriusXM’s Julie Mason, a master tarot reader, shuffles the deck and peers into the destiny of the GOP's political stars. Will the midterms bring triumph or turmoil? Is JD Vance fated for glory or gloom? Will Elon Musk be able to defy the pull of politics? How long will the Democratic party be dogged by the Biden Scandal? And who in the GOP drew the ominous Death card?
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
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May 27, 2025 • 1h 6min
DC Insider Sally Quinn Accuses Jill Biden of Elder Abuse
Sally Quinn, legendary Washington Post journalist and prominent social influencer, is accusing former First Lady Jill Biden of elder abuse. Quinn doubts the Biden family did not know about President Biden's prostate cancer. Quinn recalls her experience taking care of her own husband -- famed Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee - during his years of dementia. She also accuses President Trump of inducing Watergate-level fear and anxiety in Washington in this jaw dropping interview.
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
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May 27, 2025 • 21min
Gaza War hits Streets of Washington
How is the conflict in Gaza impacting lives far beyond its borders, even in Washington, DC?
On this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara features her YouTube show State of the World that she hosts with Sally Lockwood. They reflect on the tragic loss of two Israeli staffers, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, killed in a terrorist attack in DC, where the assailant shouted "Free Palestine." Joined by ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright, they explore the challenges of delivering aid to Gaza amidst ongoing tensions. Israeli journalist Amos Harel from Haaretz also shares insights into the Israeli perspective on the conflict.
To support ReliefAid's mission visit their website here and make a donation: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/reliefaidgazaappeal
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
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May 27, 2025 • 29min
Top Chef's Spike Mendelsohn dishes on food politics & MAHA
Is the Trump administration and RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement trying to have its cake and eat it too?
Join Top Chef’s Spike Mendelsohn on The Tara Palmeri Show as they dish out a spicy take on Washington, D.C.’s food scene. Has it cooked up something fresh, or is it just reheating old flavors? Spike spills the beans on whether he’ll team up with RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement, while Tara and Spike chew over the irony of MAGA embracing MAHA’s health push but spitting out Michelle Obama’s healthy eating crusade. Plus, Jared Kushner’s bizarre order that’s tough to swallow! This episode is a tasty morsel to kick off your day, serving up a full plate of insights that’ll leave you hungry for more.Will Trump and RFK Jr. end up with egg on their faces or bring home the bacon? Drop your thoughts in the comments and stir the pot!
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
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May 18, 2025 • 27min
Inside the MAGA Deep State
Dive into a Tara Palmeri Show exclusive as Tara unravels her explosive report, Inside the MAGA Deep State. Joined by former CNN correspondent Elise Labott on her Substack, The Red Letter, Tara exposes how Marco Rubio is reshaping the State Department, prioritizing loyalty over expertise. Discover how an obscure nonprofit is funneling MAGA-aligned career diplomats into senior policy roles.
Are you disturbed by Trump's loyalty test or is it much ado about nothing?
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
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May 16, 2025 • 34min
Middle East Dispatch: What Trump Brought Back
"President Donald Trump returns to the United States from the Middle East with deals and wins, but will they stick? His interest in accepting a $400 jumbo jet from Qatar has sparked controversy. Tara Palmeri joins Sally Lockwood and the Economist's Gregg Carlstrom to unpack it all. Tara and Sally host a weekly global affairs show "State of the World" on youtube @stateoftheworld where they deep dive into global affairs. Expect sharp insights and bold discussions on the issues shaping our world.
Is Trump in hot water for accepting a plane from Qatar?
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
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May 15, 2025 • 50min
Can ex NFL Player Colin Allred finally win Texas for Democrats?
Do the Democrats finally have a chance at winning state-wide in Texas? Former NFL player Senate candidate Colin Allred, who challenged Ted Cruz for his Senate seat in 2024, joins Tara to game out the midterm elections and hints that he may throw his hat in the ring again. He also has some tough love for the Democratic party and some advice on how the party should talk to young men.
Do you think former Congressman Colin Allred can win Texas for the Democrats?
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
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