Tara joins Ravi Gupta on his podcast, ‘Lost Debate,’ to discuss, analyze, and preview the big presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They also shine a light on how Elon Musk is providing help to Trump’s campaign. To check out more of the 'The Lost Debate' podcast with click here. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Hosts: Tara Palmeri and Ravi Gupta Producers...
Sep 10, 2024•36 min
Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from Politico to talk about the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They speculate on how each candidate will prepare, shine a light on the race to define Harris, and take a quick look behind the scenes of Team Trump. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Marc Caputo Producer: Chris Sutton Production Superv...
Sep 06, 2024•36 min
Tara is joined by author, journalist, and podcaster Liz Plank to discuss the enormous gender gap between voters in the 2024 election. They examine Trump’s connection with male voters under 30, talk about how the Dems may be using Tim Walz to connect with white men, and shine a light on how divorcées are affecting voter demographics. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara ...
Sep 04, 2024•40 min
Tara is joined by Republican political strategist Jeff Roe to discuss the current state of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign as he prepares for the home stretch of the election. They examine Trump’s electoral path to victory in November, take a look at how his team is attacking Kamala Harris, and talk about Jeff’s time on Ron DeSantis’s unsuccessful bid for the White House. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri ...
Aug 29, 2024•59 min
Tara is joined by McKay Coppins from The Atlantic to discuss his recent reporting on Donald Trump’s peculiar relationship with evangelical voters. They talk about the prayer rituals before Trump’s rallies, analyze the contradictions of being on the religious right and supporting a less-than-righteous candidate, and shine a light on where Mormons stand on the wedge issues driving this year’s election. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' a...
Aug 27, 2024•41 min
Mosheh Oinounou of Mo News joins Tara on the floor of the DNC to share their impressions of the week and discuss what the post-convention Harris campaign needs to do to win in November. Representative Ro Khanna (D-California) of Silicon Valley then stops by to talk about Kamala Harris’s impressive rise in popularity, the complicated politics of his economically prosperous district, and the future of the Democratic Party. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best ...
Aug 23, 2024•38 min
Tara is joined by NBC’s Chuck Todd on the third day of the DNC to talk about the state of the Kamala Harris campaign and the legacy of notable Democrats in the convention’s history. They compare Kamala’s current position in the race to the Obama and Clinton campaigns when they were at the same stage, discuss the VP’s relationship with the media, and break down her path to the 270 electoral votes she’ll need to win the presidency in November. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her n...
Aug 22, 2024•43 min
Tara is joined by Alex Thompson from Axios and Chris Cadelago from Politico on the floor of the DNC to examine the state of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. They talk about how Joe Biden’s step down from candidacy will be viewed historically, discuss how Team Harris is preparing for the final homestretch, and shine a light on how former president Barack Obama’s team is contributing to Kamala’s run. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brighte...
Aug 21, 2024•43 min
Tara is joined by Pat Ryan, the Democratic representative from New York’s 18th district, on the floor of the DNC to talk about the rise of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president and his own tough campaign to return to the House in D.C. next year. They discuss the effectiveness of the Harris campaign’s messaging thus far, break down the Republican opposition’s quest to define the VP, and speculate on how far she can expand her influence. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up...
Aug 20, 2024•32 min
Tara is joined by political strategist and MSNBC commentator Symone Sanders-Townsend; they begin their conversation by examining Joe Biden’s last days as the Democratic presidential candidate. They then discuss the vigor of the current Kamala Harris media honeymoon, talk about the implementation of the Harris agenda within her campaign, and look ahead to her scheduled debate with Donald Trump. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck....
Aug 15, 2024•44 min
Tara joins forces with her fellow Puck colleague Matt Belloni and his Ringer podcast, ‘The Town,’ to discuss Hollywood’s place in the 2024 election now that Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee. They talk about Kamala’s Hollywood ties, including her close friendship with Disney Entertainment Cochair Dana Walden; the upcoming debate on ABC; and the current state of the Hollywood fundraising apparatus. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,...
Aug 14, 2024•34 min
Tara is joined by Lincoln Project cofounder Reed Galen to discuss the state of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and her standing nationally with independents and Republicans who may be looking for reasons to not vote for Donald Trump. They talk about the lack of messaging coming out of the Harris campaign, examine the effect of Biden’s policies on Kamala's campaign, and break down how the VP’s rising favorability in the polls can elevate further. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up...
Aug 13, 2024•45 min
Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Politico Meridith McGraw; they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions to Donald Trump’s wild Mar-A-Lago press conference on Thursday, and Kellyanne Conway's possible return to Team Trump. They then dive into Meridith’s new book, ‘Trump in Exile,’ which shines a light on Trump’s big political comeback from the January 6 debacle and the calculated machinations of his inner circle as he strives to return to the Oval Office. For mor...
Aug 09, 2024•34 min
Tara is joined by Democratic political strategist Doug Sosnik to share their reactions to Kamala Harris’s choice to pick Tim Walz as her 2024 presidential running mate. They examine the strategy behind the pick, discuss the problem areas where Team Trump can try to define the new duo, and shine a light on how Walz enhances the Harris campaign. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. ...
Aug 07, 2024•50 min
The host of 'CNN This Morning,' Kasie Hunt, joins Tara to discuss growing factions within the Trump campaign, how Republicans have reverted to old tactics by referring to Kamala Harris as a “DEI hire,” the reported finalists for Harris’s vice president pick, how the Harris team is navigating the rushed nature of the campaign, and more. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, “The Best and the Brightest,” at pucknews.com/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host:...
Aug 06, 2024•42 min
Tara is joined by Congressman Brendan Boyle from Pennsylvania’s second district to survey the political landscape in his state, then discuss which presidential candidate has the advantage with his constituents headed into the homestretch of the election. They examine Trump’s popularity in rural areas of the Keystone State, break down the state-wide challenges facing Kamala Harris, and talk about Governor Josh Shapiro’s viability as the possible vice president on the Democratic ticket. For more o...
Jul 31, 2024•45 min
Tara is joined by host of CNN’s ‘The Source,’ Kaitlan Collins, to discuss the media’s treatment of J.D. Vance and his viability as Donald Trump’s running mate. They delve into the firestorm around Vance’s recently leaked comments to donors, examine how he augments Trump’s electability, and speculate on who will run opposite him on the ballot with Kamala Harris. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the disc...
Jul 30, 2024•31 min
Tara is joined by NBC News political correspondent Jon Allen and Republican strategist Matthew Bartlett to talk about Kamala Harris’s recent surge in popularity and what it means for Donald Trump’s campaign strategy. They anticipate the attacks Harris should expect in the next couple of months, debate who would be her best running mate strategically, and examine Trump’s bizarre speech at the Turning Point summit a couple of days ago. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newslette...
Jul 30, 2024•39 min
Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from The Bulwark to talk about how both the Trump and Harris campaign teams are adjusting to the brand-new presidential race. They take a look at all the angles the GOP might use to criticize and define Kamala, examine how JD Vance figures into the reconstituted mix, and discuss whether Team Trump is taking Vice President Harris seriously enough as a political competitor. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' ...
Jul 24, 2024•38 min
Tara is joined by CNBC political finance reporter Brian Schwartz to talk about the big money bump Kamala Harris’s organization has received from donors since her campaign began this week. They discuss Team Trump’s ability to keep up with the Democrats' enhanced fundraising, examine which side of the aisle the tech community is now leaning toward, and take a look at which of Harris's possible running mate candidates could benefit her team the most. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for...
Jul 23, 2024•32 min
Tara is joined by political commentator Karen Finney to discuss Kamala Harris’s incredible momentum toward gaining top billing on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket after Joe Biden stepped down from the race and endorsed her over the weekend. They take a close look at Harris’s current polling against Donald Trump, shine a light on her campaign messaging and team going forward, and speculate on whom she will choose for her running mate. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her ne...
Jul 22, 2024•37 min
Tara and political strategist Steve Schmidt get together to share their reactions to the news of Joe Biden stepping down from his 2024 presidential campaign. They then speculate on who will ultimately be on the Democratic ticket and examine how the DNC can us this historic moment to beat Donald Trump in November. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Steve...
Jul 21, 2024•32 min
Tara is joined by Alex Thompson from Axios at the RNC to share their reactions to Donald Trump’s closing speech. They then discuss the growing calls from once-friendly lawmakers for Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race and examine the current tumultuousness within the Democratic Party. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Alex Thompson P...
Jul 19, 2024•28 min
Tara is joined by Puck’s own Julia Ioffe to talk about her recent article about a particularly fiery Zoom call between Joe Biden and House Democrats last week concerning the future of his candidacy. They survey the morale of the Democrats, discuss Congressman Adam Schiff’s recent calls for Biden to resign, and speculate how much longer Biden can go on in his campaign. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use t...
Jul 17, 2024•24 min
Tara sits down with Donald Trump’s political director, James Blair, at the Republican National Convention to discuss the state of his presidential campaign. They take a look at Team Trump’s response to the recent assassination attempt, talk about how new running mate J.D. Vance is affecting the campaign trajectory, and break down Trump’s electoral path to victory in November. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri a...
Jul 17, 2024•49 min
Tara is joined by The Atlantic’s Tim Alberta from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to share their reactions to the announcement that Ohio senator J.D. Vance will be Donald Trump’s VP pick in the 2024 election. They take a look at Vance’s history with Trump, assess what this means for the presidential race going forward, and shine a light on Project 2025. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use ...
Jul 16, 2024•42 min
Two people were killed in a shooting at a Trump campaign rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, including the suspected gunman. Tara speaks to Politico’s Meredith McGraw about what we know after Saturday’s shooting. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Meredith McGraw Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad ch...
Jul 14, 2024•23 min
Tara gets together with Puck’s own Abby Livingston to share their instant reactions to President Joe Biden’s high-stakes press conference at the NATO summit and discuss the next steps for his candidacy. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Abby Livingston Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Jul 12, 2024•26 min
Tara is joined by bipartisan political strategist Rachel Pearson to discuss all of the legislative rumblings on both sides of the aisle regarding President Biden’s next moves after his universally panned debate performance. They go over the D.C. rumor mill, analyze the meaning behind some of the new polling, and shine a light on Engage, the organization Rachel founded to ensure that women are included at the forefront of consequential policy legislation. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign...
Jul 11, 2024•43 min
Tara is joined by senior White House correspondent for CBS News, Weijia Jiang, to analyze the next steps for Joe Biden after a disastrous media week that followed his much-maligned debate performance against Donald Trump. They shine a light on Team Biden’s attempts at damage control, speculate on what it would take for Joe to back out of the race, and talk succession possibilities for VP Kamala Harris. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,'...
Jul 09, 2024•48 min
