

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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Sep 9, 2025 • 38min
Epstein’s Birthday Book Exposes His Friends’ Secrets - Like Trump
 Did Epstein’s Birthday Book Expose Trump?
Join Tara Palmeri on The Tara Palmeri Show for a gripping, exclusive interview with Epstein survivor Marijke Chartouni, also featured on Tara’s Substack, The Red Letter. In this TPS exclusive, Tara unpacks the explosive revelations from Epstein’s birthday book, casting a shadow over Donald Trump’s reputation and exposing his close ties to Epstein. Marijke shares her courageous plea to Wyoming Republican Harriet Hageman to back the release of the Epstein Files, with Rep. Thomas Massie needing just five more Republicans (including MTG, Boebert, Mace, and potentially Anna Paulina Luna) to pass the discharge petition. Plus, Tara asks Marijke directly: Do Epstein survivors support releasing their own list? Don’t miss this unmissable conversation.
How will Epstein’s birthday book continue to haunt Trump? 
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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Sep 9, 2025 • 22min
Trump's Obscene Birthday Message to Epstein REVEALED with Don Lemon
 What explosive secrets does a birthday card reveal about Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein?
In this gripping collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and The Don Lemon Show, veteran journalist Tara Palmeri, author of The Red Letter on Substack, dives into the controversy surrounding a disputed birthday card linked to Donald Trump. With relentless reporting, Tara unpacks the evidence, from signature disputes to denials by Trump’s team, and explores the Wall Street Journal’s bold stand against legal threats. This episode breaks down the card’s implications for victims, the political fallout, and the broader pursuit of justice in the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
Why are powerful figures scrambling to dismiss this birthday card, and what does it mean for the truth?
What explosive secrets does a birthday card reveal about Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein?
In this gripping collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and The Don Lemon Show, veteran journalist Tara Palmeri, author of The Red Letter on Substack, dives into the controversy surrounding a disputed birthday card linked to Donald Trump. With relentless reporting, Tara unpacks the evidence, from signature disputes to denials by Trump’s team, and explores the Wall Street Journal’s bold stand against legal threats. This episode breaks down the card’s implications for victims, the political fallout, and the broader pursuit of justice in the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 41min
Why Republicans Refuse to Release the Epstein Files - Charlie Sykes Joins
 Why are Epstein survivors facing harassment and intimidation after their bold Capitol Hill protests?
The Tara Palmeri Show joins forces with Charlie Sykes, blending The Red Letter Substack and To the Contrary for a hard-hitting dive into the Jeffrey Epstein case. Tara Palmeri, an investigative journalist who spent over two years crisscrossing the country for the podcast series Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells, teams up with Sykes to spotlight survivors’ courageous Capitol Hill protests demanding Epstein’s files. They unpack the Trump administration’s intimidation tactics, from “hoax” claims to survivor harassment, alongside Speaker Mike Johnson’s evasions and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprising support. This episode exposes the elite networks and political stonewalling keeping justice out of reach.
How far will the Trump administration go to silence Epstein survivors and bury the Capitol Hill push for transparency? 
Why are Epstein survivors facing harassment and intimidation after their bold Capitol Hill protests?
The Tara Palmeri Show joins forces with Charlie Sykes, blending The Red Letter Substack and To the Contrary for a hard-hitting dive into the Jeffrey Epstein case. Tara Palmeri, an investigative journalist who spent over two years crisscrossing the country for the podcast series Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells, teams up with Sykes to spotlight survivors’ courageous Capitol Hill protests demanding Epstein’s files. They unpack the Trump administration’s intimidation tactics, from “hoax” claims to survivor harassment, alongside Speaker Mike Johnson’s evasions and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprising support. This episode exposes the elite networks and political stonewalling keeping justice out of reach.
How far will the Trump administration go to silence Epstein survivors and bury the Capitol Hill push for transparency? 
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Sep 9, 2025 • 47min
Why Epstein victims fear releasing The List - Terry Moran joins
 Why is the Trump administration trying to silence Epstein’s fearless survivors?
On the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri and Terry Moran unpack the powerful Capitol Hill event where Jeffrey Epstein's survivors courageously demanded the release of hidden files tied to a vast sex trafficking network. They discuss the survivors' emotional testimonies from ages as young as 13, the bipartisan support from lawmakers like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, and the pushback from elites including Trump's "hoax" dismissal. Tara reveals the harassment, private investigators, and lawfare survivors endure while still standing firm, alongside Epstein's intelligence ties and elite grooming that enabled his crimes. With both parties implicated in the cover-up, this conversation highlights the fight for justice and sunlight on the predators. Follow Tara on Substack at tarapalmeri.substack.com and Terry Moran on Substack for more in-depth coverage.
What will it take to force the Trump administration to stop silencing Epstein’s courageous survivors?
Why is the Trump administration trying to silence Epstein’s fearless survivors?
On the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri and Terry Moran unpack the powerful Capitol Hill event where Jeffrey Epstein's survivors courageously demanded the release of hidden files tied to a vast sex trafficking network. They discuss the survivors' emotional testimonies from ages as young as 13, the bipartisan support from lawmakers like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, and the pushback from elites including Trump's "hoax" dismissal. Tara reveals the harassment, private investigators, and lawfare survivors endure while still standing firm, alongside Epstein's intelligence ties and elite grooming that enabled his crimes. With both parties implicated in the cover-up, this conversation highlights the fight for justice and sunlight on the predators. Follow Tara on Substack at tarapalmeri.substack.com and Terry Moran on Substack for more in-depth coverage.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 38min
Trump-voting Epstein Survivors BETRAYED - Tara joins MSNBC
 Why are survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell fighting for transparency while facing resistance from the Trump administration?
On this powerful episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, we dive into a gripping moment on Capitol Hill where survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demanded the release of the Epstein files in a rare bipartisan display. Joined by MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace’s 11th Hour senior political analyst Alex Wagner and investigative journalist Vicky Ward, host of the podcast Chasing Ghislaine, Tara Palmeri unpacks the emotional testimonies of survivors who shared their trauma and called out efforts to dismiss their stories as a “hoax.” From the chilling accounts of manipulation and abuse to the political roadblocks hindering justice, this episode centers the voices of survivors like Anoushka DiGiorgio and Jess Michaels, who courageously speak out despite threats and intimidation. We explore the implications of the Trump administration’s opposition to releasing the files, the bipartisan push for transparency, and what’s next in this ongoing fight for accountability. Tune in for a raw, human story that transcends politics and demands truth.
What will it take for Epstein survivors to break through the Trump administration’s efforts to bury the truth?
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 
Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe
Visit her channel on YouTube
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Sep 9, 2025 • 17min
Could the Epstein Vote Take Down Trump? Tara joins CNN
 Will the Epstein survivors finally get the justice they deserve, or are powerful figures blocking the truth by keeping the files sealed?
The Tara Palmeri Show is back from break, with Tara recharged and ready to head to Washington, D.C., to cover a powerful press conference where Epstein survivors demand the full release of the Epstein files.
Epstein survivors are pushing back against Speaker Mike Johnson’s claim that withholding the files protects them, raising the question: who is really being shielded?
Appearing as a guest on CNN’s OutFront, hosted by Erin Burnett, alongside fellow guest Barry Levine, Tara dissects why only 1% of the 300GB of files have been released and what’s stalling transparency.  She also discusses Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers by Deborah Tuerkheimer, exploring systemic biases against accusers. 
Do you believe the Epstein files will ever be fully unredacted, or will the Trump administration keep them under wraps?
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 
Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe
Visit her channel on YouTube
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Aug 26, 2025 • 43min
Epstein Case Closed? Trump Fails to Cover Up Epstein Fury
 Will Trump’s attempts to suppress the Epstein case continue to collapse?
Join Tara Palmeri and Steve Schmidt in a gripping collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and The Warning with Steve Schmidt as they dive into the Jeffrey Epstein saga. From explosive questions about Epstein’s mysterious death to Ghislaine Maxwell’s controversial prison transfer sparking fury among victims, they uncover unsettling details. Tara scrutinizes Michael Cohen’s shocking admissions about Epstein and Trump, while exploring whether Trump’s actions, like deploying the National Guard, signal a frantic attempt to suppress the growing outrage. Has the Epstein case been swept under the rug, or is the truth breaking free?
Will Trump’s efforts to silence the Epstein case keep unraveling? 
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 
Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe
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Aug 24, 2025 • 45min
Ex-spy explains Epstein's value to CIA
 Could Jeffrey Epstein’s high-profile connections have made him a valuable asset to the CIA, or was he just a conman playing a dangerous game?
In this illuminating episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, former CIA officer John Sipher, with 28 years in the clandestine service, joins Tara to unravel the murky ties between Jeffrey Epstein and the intelligence world. From his global network of dignitaries like Mohammed bin Salman and Prince Andrew to his alleged role as a “hyper fixer,” we dive into whether Epstein’s access to secrets and influence could have made him useful to agencies like the CIA or FBI. Sipher breaks down the difference between CIA officers and agents, how spies are recruited, and why a figure like Epstein might be too risky to touch—or too valuable to ignore. We also explore his connections to arms dealers like Adnan Khashoggi and the possibility of a honeypot scheme straight out of a KGB playbook. Don’t miss this deep dive into espionage, power, and deception!
What do you think—could Epstein have been a CIA asset, or was he just a master manipulator?
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 
Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe
Visit her channel on YouTube
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Aug 21, 2025 • 14min
What Epstein’s Bodyguard Said About CIA Ties
 Could Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the CIA explain why he evaded justice for so long?
On the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara, who has investigated Epstein for over two years and hosted two gripping podcast series—Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells—recalls a chilling conversation from her Broken: Jeffrey Epstein podcast with victims’ lawyer Brad Edwards, who revealed a warning from Epstein’s bodyguard about his deep connections to the CIA. She also preludes an upcoming conversation with ex-CIA officer John Sipher, out this Sunday, shedding light on Epstein’s potential intelligence ties. From a mysterious trip to Langley to allegations of a KGB-style honeypot scheme, Tara explores how Epstein’s elite network may have shielded him, leaving survivors ignored.
What do you think Epstein’s real connection to the CIA was?
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 
Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe
Visit her channel on YouTube
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Aug 19, 2025 • 8min
Epstein Hearings Exposed: Closed Doors, No Justice
 Why are the Trump administration’s Epstein hearings shrouded in secrecy?
Tara Palmeri, who joined CNN on CNN News Central, dives deep into the House Oversight Committee’s fight to pry open the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing how the Trump administration’s delays and closed-door hearings block justice for survivors. Having investigated Epstein for over two years and hosted two gripping podcast series—Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells—Tara exposes the questionable DOJ claim of a nonexistent "client list" and the refusal to call key figures like Alex Acosta to testify. From clandestine off-site meetings to obstructed transparency, Tara lays bare the Trump administration’s troubling tactics that continue to deny closure for Epstein’s victims.
Why is the Trump administration stalling on releasing Epstein documents?
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 
Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe
Visit her channel on YouTube
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Got guest ideas or news tips?
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