Tara is joined by Puck’s own Dylan Byers to talk about Donald Trump’s relationship with the media and investigative journalism. They discuss how Trump’s previous administration altered modern political discourse, speculate on the future of big cable news after the last election cycle, and shine a light on how the media has to change the way it covers his upcoming presidency. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri an...
Dec 10, 2024•39 min
Tara is joined by political commentator Chris Cillizza and former press secretary for Jill Biden Michael LaRosa to analyze Joe Biden’s presidential résumé as we head toward the end of his administration. They speculate on the effect Hunter Biden’s controversial pardon will have on Joe’s legacy, shine a light on Jill Biden’s influence on the president’s career, and talk about how Biden’s legislative accomplishments will be viewed in the future. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Tara is joined by adviser and lobbyist Joe Hack to discuss the most recent developments within President-Elect Donald Trump’s increasingly controversial cabinet selection process. They profile the parade of nominees, break down the systematic nomination process, and take a look at some of the GOP members of the Senate who could stand in the way of confirmations. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the dis...
Dec 04, 2024•51 min
In a special Black Friday edition of the program, Tara Palmeri is joined by former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley, who recently announced his decision to run for chair of the Democratic National Committee. First, O’Malley discuses what went wrong in the presidential election for the Democrats and how the Democrats plan to learn from their mistakes. Then, the two discuss the political future for Kamala Harris, how to change the perception of the Democratic Party, and why O’Malley thinks he’s t...
Nov 29, 2024•59 min
Tara starts the pod with some new reporting on Donald Trump’s tumultuous transition team. She’s then joined by Max Rose, the former Democratic representative for New York City’s 11th Congressional District, to discuss how his party should move forward after a disastrous 2024 election. They talk about how the Kamala Harris team failed in delivering its messaging to voters, shine a light on the success of the Ruben Gallego and Elissa Slotkin campaigns, and speculate on the DNC’s next internal move...
Nov 25, 2024•51 min
Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from The Bulwark and Politico’s Meridith McGraw to discuss Donald Trump’s increasingly controversial cabinet selections. They shine a light on Trump’s new chief of staff, Susie Wiles; debate the viability of Matt Gaetz as his selection for attorney general; and speculate on what Trump's first days in office will look like. 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...
Nov 19, 2024•40 min
Tara starts things off with some reporting on the growing number of appointments in Donald Trump’s increasingly controversial Cabinet. She's then joined by Republican Party pollster and strategist Patrick Ruffini to talk about how Trump won both the electoral and popular vote in spectacular fashion. They shine a light on the GOP’s ongoing efforts to court minority voters, discuss the Democrats' failed attempts at campaigning on identity politics, and speculate on how each political party will mo...
Nov 14, 2024•47 min
Tara begins the pod with an update on Donald Trump’s cabinet selections as his transition team prepares for Inauguration Day. She’s then joined by pollster and founding partner of Slingshot Strategies, Evan Roth Smith, to go through the numbers and break down how Kamala Harris lost the presidential election. They examine which of the gettable voter bases leaned to the right on election day, shine a light on some of Kamala’s political missteps during her campaign, and Evan offers some sobering ad...
Nov 12, 2024•46 min
Tara and her Puck colleague Peter Hamby join Mosheh Oinounou on his podcast, ‘Mo News,’ to discuss the fallout of the 2024 presidential election. They break down the strategies of both parties throughout their campaigns, debate Kamala Harris’s missteps, and speculate on what’s next for 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. Hosts: Tara Palmeri, Peter Hamby, and Mosheh Oi...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Tara is joined by political strategist and host of the 'Warning’ podcast, Steve Schmidt, to assess the aftermath of Donald Trump’s historic victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. They discuss what went wrong with the Democrats' campaign, shine a light on Joe Biden’s possible role in the defeat, and talk about what Kamala could’ve done differently to improve her standing with voters. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightes...
Nov 06, 2024•35 min
Tara is joined by Axios national political correspondent Alex Thompson to discuss the state of the Kamala Harris campaign as it heads down the home stretch toward election night. They talk about Donald Trump’s undisciplined rhetoric over the last couple of weeks, examine the obstacles Harris has had to overcome since her nomination, and debate who will receive the most blame from the candidate who loses. Tune in to see Tara and friends on 'Election Night Live With Brian WIlliams' streaming on Am...
Nov 05, 2024•49 min
Tara is joined by former governors Tom Corbett (R-Pennsylvania) and Jim Blanchard (D-Michigan) to discuss the state of the election in their respective swing states as we head closer to November 5th. They shine a light on the governors’ bipartisan efforts to protect election integrity through the Keep Our Republic initiative, share which local counties will be the most pivotal, and examine Kamala Harris’s last-minute campaign efforts. To learn more about the Keep Our Republic initiative, click h...
Nov 04, 2024•37 min
Tara is joined by journalist Rachel H. Janfaza to take the temperature of the youth vote as we head toward election day. They shine a light on Kamala Harris’s “vibes” campaign, examine the effectiveness of Donald Trump’s podcast appearances with young men, and talk about what pollsters may be getting wrong about the Gen Z voter block. 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: Tar...
Nov 01, 2024•28 min
Tara starts the pod by catching us up on the Trump campaign's struggle to control the fallout in Pennsylvania over some of the controversial comments made during his Madison Square Garden rally, and Kamala Harris’s closing campaign speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Tara is then joined by Michigan congresswoman Debbie Dingell to talk about the tireless work she’s doing with Team Harris to secure the Great Lakes State's electoral votes as we near election day. For more of Tara’s reporting,...
Oct 31, 2024•38 min
Tara starts the pod by recalling her experiences at Donald Trump’s recent campaign rally at Madison Square Garden. She’s then joined by journalist and political commentator Jon Ralston to discuss the recent Republican enthusiasm in the key swing state of Nevada as we head into next week’s election. They analyze the unusual voter turnout pattern in the Silver State, talk about why there are so many registered independents among its residents, and break down how Democrats and Republicans motivate ...
Oct 29, 2024•36 min
Tara is joined by Republican pollster and writer Kristen Soltis Anderson to shine a light on where Nikki Haley’s voter base might be leaning on election day. They discuss Kamala Harris’s recent appearances with Liz Cheney, break down the political pressure undecided voters are currently feeling, and talk about Donald Trump’s upcoming campaign stops with Haley. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the disco...
Oct 24, 2024•34 min
Tara is joined by pollster and political strategist John Anzalone to discuss Team Harris’s poll numbers as we head toward Election Day. They analyze Kamala’s standing with different demographics, shine a light on Trump’s dark campaign messaging, and dissect the current state of the presidential race in the critical swing states. 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 Palm...
Oct 22, 2024•48 min
Tara is joined by author and political consultant Stuart Stevens to discuss the state of the presidential race as we head down the homestretch. They dissect Trump’s current poll numbers, shine a light on Kamala Harris’s media blitz, and speculate on the future of both major parties regardless of the election results 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 Palm...
Oct 17, 2024•48 min
Tara is joined by Republican pollster and strategic consultant John McLaughlin to discuss Donald Trump’s current standing in the key swing states as we head into the presidential election. They discuss his campaign’s focus on first-time voters, analyze the viability of Team Trump’s ground operation, and speculate on how Donald will ultimately fare with voters in November. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and u...
Oct 15, 2024•45 min
Tara is joined by her mom, Yolanda Palmeri, to discuss why she’s still deciding who to vote for in the 2024 presidential election. They talk about the political history within their family and community in North Carolina, break down the issues concerning Yolanda the most this cycle, and weigh in on which direction her vote will most likely lean 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...
Oct 14, 2024•36 min
Tara is joined by Mark Leibovich, writer for The Atlantic and author of 'This Town,' to discuss the mood around Washington, D.C., as it prepares for the possibility of a second Trump administration and the chaos that could come with it. They shine a light on the list of characters that will be in Trump’s inner circle if he gets elected, speculate on what will happen if he loses, and talk about the state of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for ...
Oct 10, 2024•48 min
Tara is joined by Republican lobbyist and CNN commentator David Urban, and Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle to discuss all of the hot-button political news in the highly critical swing state of Pennsylvania. They break down the complicated nature of the PA’s electorate, talk about where both sides of the aisle are focusing their campaigns, and speculate on which presidential candidate will fare better with undecided Pennsylvanian voters. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her n...
Oct 08, 2024•46 min
Tara is joined by journalist and host of the TikTok account UnderTheDeskNews V Spehar to talk about the effect social media influencers have on the 2024 presidential election. They shine a light on how the Trump and Harris campaigns are going outside mainstream media to promote their campaigns, break down the elements of the imminent TikTok ban that is currently signed and being challenged in the courts, and examine the effect of celebrities on voter turnout. For more of Tara’s reporting, please...
Oct 03, 2024•56 min
Tara and Alex Thompson from Axios get together to share their instant reactions to the vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. They examine all the highlights, break down each candidate’s performance, and talk about what both campaigns need to do going forward as we head down the homestretch of the election. 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 G...
Oct 02, 2024•42 min
Tara joins forces with Bakari Sellers from ‘The Bakari Sellers Podcast’ for an extra special Ringer jamboree to discuss the state of Kamala Harris's campaign as she and her team head down the stretch toward the election. They scan the swing states to find her path to 270 electoral votes, debate the existence of undecided voters, and speculate on who Kamala might choose to be in her Cabinet should she win the presidency in November. To hear more of ‘The Bakari Sellers Podcast’ click here. For mor...
Sep 26, 2024•55 min
Tara is joined by political consultant and former Trump adviser Sam Nunberg to break down Donald Trump’s state of mind as his campaign heads into the final stretch of the election. They speculate on whether there will be a second debate with Kamala Harris, talk about fringe down-ballot candidates who could affect his vote tally, and take a hard look at the widening gender gap between Republicans and Democrats this election cycle. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, '...
Sep 24, 2024•44 min
Tara joins forces with Meghan McCain on her podcast ‘Citizen McCain’ to discuss the hottest gossip in the world of politics. They shine a light on Laura Loomer’s rising status within Donald Trump’s entourage and dig into the drama surrounding Don Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle. Finally, they discuss the mood around the Trump campaign after the debate and Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. To hear more of Meghan on ‘Citizen McCain,’ click here. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for h...
Sep 18, 2024•42 min
Tara is joined by Republican political strategist Liam Donovan to discuss the state of the presidential race after last week’s debate. They take a hard look at which direction the critical swing states are currently leaning, shine a light on the latest attacks on Vice President Harris from Team Trump, and talk about how the latest apparent assassination attempt on Trump is registering with voters. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at p...
Sep 17, 2024•48 min
Tara is joined by former Republican lobbyist Juleanna Glover to discuss a recent article she wrote for The New York Times about how Donald Trump’s campaign funds are being distributed. They examine the drama within the Trump team's upper management, follow the organization’s money into dark tunnels, and compare and contrast Trump’s campaign with Vice President Harris’s. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use...
Sep 13, 2024•36 min
Tara and Julie Mason from SiriusXM’s ‘The Julie Mason Show’ get together to share their instant reactions to the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. They examine the night’s key moments, speculate on what both candidates' advisers are currently thinking, and discuss how the debate could affect their individual poll numbers. 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 TARA...
Sep 11, 2024•40 min
