

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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Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 21min
Broken Open: My journey to the Epstein story
Is Ghislaine Maxwell mastering the Art of the Deal to broker her freedom with a Trump pardon?
Join Tara Palmeri, investigative journalist of Jeffrey Epstein for 2+ years and Host of The Tara Palmeri Show, as she dives into the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on Ghislaine Maxwell’s controversial move to a minimum-security prison in Texas. In this gripping episode, Tara explores the implications of Maxwell’s potential cooperation and the looming possibility of a presidential pardon, raising questions about who the "innocent" parties are in this scandal. Alongside veteran journalist Terry Moran of ABC News, Tara reflects on her journey covering this dark story of power, corruption, and a two-tiered justice system. From her days as a White House correspondent to her relentless pursuit of truth in the Epstein saga, Tara shares how this case found her and why it remains unfinished.
Is Ghislaine about to get a sweetheart deal from the Trump administration?
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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00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:41 Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Transfer
03:15 Epstein's Sex Trafficking Operation
10:58 Terry Moran joins the Tara Palmeri Show
12:23 Tara's Politico Brussels Coverage
14:25 Skills from ABC News
16:13 Navigating Network News Culture
18:19 Tara's Departure from ABC
20:32 Trump's Presidency: Chaos to Project 2025
23:07 Leaving Network News
25:30 Deciding to Cover Epstein
28:08 Corroborating Virginia Roberts' Story
31:22 Ghislaine Maxwell's Psychology
34:05 Epstein as a Class War Story
37:45 The 2008 Sweetheart Deal
41:25 Epstein's Legal Protections
45:14 Acosta's Secret Meeting
48:38 Trump's Potential Involvement
52:21 Epstein's Island Depravity
56:35 Theories on Epstein's Wealth
01:01:50 Substack and Independent Journalism
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Jul 31, 2025 • 31min
Why They Want Me on Joe Rogan — To Expose Epstein & Maxwell to MAGA
Why is MAGA overlooking Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes?
Tara Palmeri - investigative journalist who’s probed the Jeffrey Epstein case for over two years and host of the Tara Palmeri Show confronts the misinformation head-on. Victims report Maxwell’s direct abuse, yet many on the right seem blind to her actions despite championing sex trafficking victims. Nicolle Wallace and Claire McCaskill on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House challenge her to take this truth to Joe Rogan’s audience, to expose Maxwell’s role as a predator alongside Epstein.
Will the right face the facts on Maxwell 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
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Jul 29, 2025 • 13min
Trump’s Bizarre Epstein Defense: The Virginia Giuffre Lie EXPOSED
Why is Trump scrambling to cover up his connection to Virginia Giuffre?
Tara Palmeri, investigative journalist of Jeffrey Epstein and host of The Tara Palmeri Show, exposes Trump’s lies about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre on CNN. With over two years of relentless reporting on Epstein, Tara dismantles Trump’s shaky claim that their relationship soured over “stolen employees,” revealing the real reasons behind his deception.
What’s your take on why Trump’s lying about Virginia Giuffre?
Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion
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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Jul 27, 2025 • 35min
How Trump is traumatizing Epstein Survivors
Are Epstein survivors Maria and Annie Farmer being betrayed again by a system protecting the powerful?
Tara Palmeri sits down with Epstein survivors Maria and Annie Farmer for a raw, unfiltered discussion about their fight for justice. From Maria’s unanswered 1996 FBI call to Annie’s courageous 2021 testimony against Ghislaine Maxwell, the sisters reveal the toll of reliving their trauma in a system that repeatedly fails them. With the Deputy Attorney General meeting Maxwell and whispers of a possible pardon, they fear the justice they fought for is slipping away. This episode exposes the stark reality of a two-tier justice system and the unbreakable resilience of survivors. Don’t miss this urgent conversation amplifying the voices of those betrayed by power.
Will a Maxwell pardon crush Epstein survivors’ fight for justice?
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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Jul 26, 2025 • 24min
Epstein’s Abuse: What Did Trump Know? Tara talks with Steve Schmidt
Did Jeffrey Epstein’s web of power blind those at the top?
In this riveting episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, host Tara Palmeri, who investigated Jeffrey Epstein for 2+ years, teams up with Steve Schmidt to dissect the Epstein saga—a chilling tale of power and evasion. From her Politico Magazine feature “The Women Who Enabled Jeffrey Epstein” to her role in the Netflix Ghislaine Maxwell documentary, Tara’s deep reporting unveils critical truths. Explore more at Power: The Maxwells and Broken: Jeffrey Epstein as she continues her tireless quest for accountability.
Will justice ever catch up to Epstein’s enablers?
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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Jul 25, 2025 • 14min
Will Trump free Epstein groomer Maxwell? - Tara joins CNN
Will Trump betray Epstein survivors by pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell?
Tara Palmeri Show host and investigative journalist of the Epstein story for 2+ years Tara Palmeri joins Jessica Dean and CNN to discuss Trump's potential pardon of Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.
With MAGA’s fury over the Epstein files still burning, will Trump’s trip to Scotland shift the narrative—or fuel the fire?
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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Jul 24, 2025 • 40min
Why Ghislaine Maxwell was more dangerous than Epstein - Tara joins the Daily Beast
Was Ghislaine Maxwell more dangerous than Jeffrey Epstein?
Join Tara Palmeri and the Daily Beast as they unravel the chilling story of Ghislaine Maxwell, the predator who lured vulnerable young girls into Epstein’s web of abuse.
In this gripping episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, we dive deep into the dark world of Ghislaine Maxwell and her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Was Maxwell more dangerous than Epstein himself? We explore her influence, her actions, and the question of her credibility as a witness.
Is Ghislaine an unreliable witness?
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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Jul 24, 2025 • 16min
Where is Trump’s Name in the Epstein’s Files? - Tara joins CNN
Trump’s name is in the Epstein files. What does it mean?
The Tara Palmeri Show dives into the explosive new revelations that Donald Trump was named in the Jeffrey Epstein files—despite his denials earlier this year. Tara breaks down the DOJ’s documents and whether Trump could be one of the unidentified John Does.
Tara joined CNN’s Erin Burnett to unpack the latest Epstein disclosures—now she brings that reporting and analysis back to the show.
How close was Trump to Epstein and Maxwell? Could civil litigation finally expose the full story? And why is Ghislaine Maxwell suddenly back in the news?
This is the latest twist in a scandal that won’t go away.
Do you think Trump’s involvement with Epstein goes deeper than we know?
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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Jul 23, 2025 • 14min
Why Ghislaine Maxwell Can NEVER Get Clemency for Epstein's sex ring - Tara on MSNBC
Is Maxwell the key to Epstein’s hidden files?
The Tara Palmeri Show returns with a closer look at the mounting pressure to unseal the Epstein documents—and the potential role Ghislaine Maxwell could play in finally exposing the truth.
Tara joins Katy Tur and Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC to break down the civil lawsuits that may be the last path to justice. Why has Pam Bondi re-entered the Epstein narrative? What did she say about the infamous Mar-a-Lago meeting? And why are survivors still being silenced more than a decade later?
Plus, Tara shares what she's hearing behind the scenes in Washington and what to expect from future episodes of The Tara Palmeri Show.
Would Ghislaine ever testify—willingly or not?
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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Jul 22, 2025 • 16min
Inside Ghislaine Maxwell’s Epstein Strategy — Silence, Immunity, and a Pardon? — Tara joins CNN
Will Ghislaine Maxwell Open Up on the Epstein Files? | The Tara Palmeri Show
Will Ghislaine Maxwell finally break her silence and reveal what’s hidden in the Jeffrey Epstein files? Host of the Tara Palmeri Show and Investigative journalist Tara Palmeri joins the conversation after her CNN appearance to unpack the mystery surrounding Maxwell’s silence, the political pressure building around Epstein’s case, and what it means for President Trump and the public’s demand for transparency.
Tara dives into Maxwell’s role as a shrewd operator holding secrets that could shake powerful elites—and why she might be holding on to them. Plus, the challenges prosecutors face, the potential impact of any new revelations, and what the future holds for this high-stakes saga.
What secrets might the Epstein files still hold?
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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