The Tara Palmeri Show

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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are MAGA's biggest names dodging the truth about Epstein’s ties to Trump? Tara Palmeri, author of The Red Letter on Substack and host of The Tara Palmeri Show, dives into the tangled web of Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to Donald Trump and the fallout shaking the MAGA sphere. Appearing on Nicolle Wallace’s Deadline: White House alongside MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, Tara dissects how the Epstein case—long used as a political weapon—is now sowing chaos among prominent conservative figures and cabinet members like Kash Patel, Charlie Kirk, and Dan Bongino. The conversation exposes the hypocrisy of those who built their platforms on “truth” but now face a dilemma as Trump’s ties to Epstein complicate their narratives. Tara emphasizes the real cost: the victims’ stories are sidelined as political games overshadow their fight for justice. With fresh insights and fearless reporting, this episode reveals why the Epstein files remain a lightning rod and how they’re reshaping the political landscape. What do you think MAGA stars will do—push for the Epstein files to be released or stay silent to protect Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is the mainstream media avoiding Tara Palmeri’s major exclusive on Michael Cohen’s Epstein connection?Join investigative journalist Tara Palmeri on The Tara Palmeri Show as she uncovers explosive revelations in her exclusive interview with Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer. Cohen admits to handling a Jane Doe complaint tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Trump during the 2016 election—a case alleging rape that vanished days before the vote, citing intimidation. Yet, the mainstream media remains silent. Tara joined Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian on The Young Turks to break down why this story matters and how it connects to the broader Epstein case, amplifying the survivors’ fight for justice. Watch the full episode (link below) to hear Cohen’s own words and Tara’s relentless pursuit of the truth.What’s stopping the media from covering this major breakthrough?  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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Michael Cohen just accidentally reveal the truth about tracking down an Epstein Jane Doe to protect Trump? In this explosive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara grills Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, on his knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the mysterious 'Katie Johnson case' that vanished in 2016. Cohen denies any direct involvement, shares shocking details about a dismissed Jane Doe lawsuit, and refutes claims of Trump’s inappropriate pageant behavior. He also discusses a creepy comment Trump made about his teenage daughter. What do you think Cohen’s holding back about Trump and Epstein? 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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Ghislaine Maxwell just Epstein’s co-conspirator—or a twisted betrayer driven by greed? In this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri—who investigated Jeffrey Epstein for over two years for her podcast series Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells—reveals five shocking truths about Ghislaine Maxwell: Her daddy issues with media tycoon Robert Maxwell, who shaped her manipulative charm; Her financial ruin after his mysterious death, pushing her to New York’s elite circles; Her obsession to impress Epstein, even getting a pilot’s license to gain his favor; Her hidden hatred for Epstein, despite procuring girls for him, as told by witnesses like houseman Juan Alessi; And why survivors like Virginia Roberts and Annie Farmer say Maxwell’s betrayal as the “safe” woman who lured and abused them cut deepest, fueling one of the largest elite human trafficking operations ever. What shocked you most about Ghislaine Maxwell’s story, and what more do you want to uncover about her actions? 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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why did Elon Musk promise to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files to Virginia Giuffre, only to break her trust? In this compelling episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri unveils an exclusive look into Virginia Giuffre’s direct messages with Elon Musk on X, where he vowed to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files to aid her pursuit of justice, only to weaponize them for political gain, deepening the betrayal that marked Virginia’s tragic end as Ghislaine Maxwell edges toward clemency. Drawing from her investigative podcast "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein," Tara shares Virginia’s hopeful journey, including her emotional handwritten note—read by Virginia in this episode—to former Epstein chef Adam Perry Lang, now a celebrity chef and friend of Jimmy Kimmel, urging him to testify about the horrors she endured, though he never responded. Joined by Kristy Greenberg and Claire McCaskill on Nicolle Wallace’s Deadline: White House, Tara further explores the systemic failures and political theater that continue to leave Epstein’s victims, like Virginia, in the dark, with no justice in sight. Do you think Elon Musk should still release the Epstein files to honor his promise to Virginia Giuffre? 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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why did the Trump administration cancel their alleged "emergency summit" on the Epstein scandal at JD Vance's home, and what were they really trying to hide? In this riveting collaboration of The Tara Palmeri Show and Don Lemon Show, veteran journalist Tara Palmeri explores the latest twists in the Jeffrey Epstein saga, zeroing in on the Trump administration’s attempts to control the narrative. From denials of a secret “emergency summit” at JD Vance’s home—allegedly involving top officials Pam Bondi, Todd Blanche, Kash Patel, and Susie Wiles—to Ghislaine Maxwell’s convenient claim that Trump had “nothing to do” with Epstein, Tara dissects the corruption and contradictions. Joined by Don Lemon, Tara and Don debate whether this could fracture MAGA loyalty or lead to pardons for Maxwell and others, leaving justice for victims in limbo. Was the canceled "emergency summit" a desperate attempt to cover up Epstein’s secrets, or something else entirely? 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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If Bill Clinton was subpoenaed in the Epstein hearings, why not Donald Trump?In this collaboration of The Tara Palmeri Show and To the Contrary with Charlie Sykes and journalist Tara Palmeri sits down with Charlie Sykes to unpack her years of investigative reporting on the Epstein scandal. With breaking developments in the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell case, Tara shares her insights on recent Epstein news, including Maxwell’s potential release and the ongoing fight for justice. Hear the heartbreaking stories of survivors like Virginia Giuffre, the power and corruption that shielded Epstein’s network of elite men, and why the truth remains elusive.What do you think is being hidden in the Epstein files, and why hasn’t Trump faced the same scrutiny as others?  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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the Sydney Sweeney controversy a distraction? Join Tara Palmeri and Dave Briggs in this fiery episode of the Tara Palmeri Show as they dive into the Sydney Sweeney phenomenon and why it’s sparking so much noise. From American Eagle’s calculated ad campaign to the deeper societal implications of beauty standards, Tara breaks down how this story ties into the bigger picture—while keeping her focus on hard-hitting stories like Epstein. Expect unfiltered takes, sharp insights, and a refusal to get sucked into the outrage trap. What do you think: Is the Sydney Sweeney debate a distraction from bigger issues, or does it reveal something deeper about our culture? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 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 Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices