Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Axios, Alex Thompson, to discuss the concerns buzzing amongst Democratic lawmakers in regards to Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump last Thursday. They examine the aides around Biden that aggressively shield him from embarrassing media coverage, speculate on what it would take for the president to drop out of the race, and talk about the blowback political journalists have faced in the past when trying to report o...
Jul 01, 2024•32 min
Tara is joined by Mo News' Mosheh Oinounou, and they discuss the unsettling performance of Joe Biden during last night’s presidential debate. They break down where the Democratic Party could go from here as well as Donald Trump’s performance. Finally, they discuss the changes made to CNN’s broadcast and how they affected each candidate. 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: T...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr
Tara is joined by Politico senior writer Marc Caputo, and they discuss the upcoming presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They discuss how it will be moderated and what a win would look like for each of them. They also talk about what each could do to get under their opponent’s skin. 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 Ca...
Jun 27, 2024•35 min
Tara is joined by Puck senior correspondent and media guru Dylan Byers to talk about the proxy war taking place in conservative media, a battle being fought by the likes of polarizing personalities like Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Rupert Murdoch. It’s a war centered on Donald Trump’s prospective vice president pick, and each of these media magnates has their opinions on whom Trump should select as his running mate. Then, Tara and Dylan get into Thursday night’s big presidential debate and ...
Jun 25, 2024•48 min
Tara is joined by political commentator and social media influencer Link Lauren, and they begin their conversation by discussing his time as adviser to RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign. They then talk about the state of both Trump's and Biden’s TikTok accounts, analyze the right wing’s growing interest in the polarizing app, and debate Gen Z’s influence on the upcoming election in November. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news...
Jun 20, 2024•39 min
Tara is joined by author Ramin Setoodeh to discuss his new book, ‘Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass.’ They talk about how the mythology of Trump as a successful businessman was cultivated on ‘The Apprentice,’ analyze his state of mind after January 6, and shine a light on how Trump will use what he learned on the hit reality show to pick his new running mate. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Bes...
Jun 18, 2024•41 min
Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Politico and author of ‘The Bidens,’ Ben Shreckinger, to discuss the Hunter Biden gun trial verdict. They detail the history of events that led up to this moment, dive deep into the Bidens’ stature in Delaware, and shine a light on a story they worked on as colleagues that peeled back the layers of the President's family drama a few years ago. Tara and Ben then pivot to Hunter’s tax trial coming up in September and discuss how the GOP may us...
Jun 13, 2024•33 min
Tara is joined by journalist and Jill Biden’s former press secretary Michael LaRosa, and they begin their conversation by discussing Michael’s recent social media comments regarding a Wall Street Journal article that was critical of President Joe Biden’s mental faculties. They then detail the tenuous relationship between Team Biden and the press and debate how Democrats should implement their messaging about Trump after the trial verdict. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her news...
Jun 11, 2024•37 min
Tara is joined by 2020 Democratic candidate and current co-chair of the Forward Party, Andrew Yang, to discuss the viability and need for third parties in American politics. They examine Yang’s connections to RFK Jr., and offer advice to voters in swing states who are having reservations about the presidential choices this election cycle. 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: ...
Jun 06, 2024•44 min
Tara is joined by writer and Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to discuss the political fallout of the Trump hush money trial verdict. They examine Donald Trump the politician vs. his celebrity and debate the possible effects of his courtroom scandals on 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 use the discount code TARA20 Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson Producer: Ch...
Jun 04, 2024•37 min
Tara is joined by Palm Beach, Florida DA Dave Aronberg to share their insight on and reaction to the Donald Trump hush money trial verdict. 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: Dave Aronberg Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 31, 2024•24 min
Tara is joined by former White House director of communications Anthony Scaramucci, and they begin their conversation by detailing the tumultuous circus he witnessed during his short stint in the Trump administration. They then debate why so many people get caught in the Trump web, imagine a Republican future without MAGA, and talk about Anthony’s new book, ‘From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience.’ For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up...
May 30, 2024•36 min
Tara is joined by Politico’s national political correspondent Meridith McGraw, and they begin their conversation by discussing Donald Trump’s recent campaign stops in the Bronx and New Jersey and the effect they could have on his standing with voters in the area. They then pivot to the moves Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have been making since dropping out of the presidential race, before sharing their reactions to the Trump hush money trial's closing arguments. For more of Tara's reporting, plea...
May 28, 2024•33 min
Tara is joined by MSNBC political analyst and new Puck contributor John Heilemann, and they begin the pod by discussing Michael Cohen’s testimony in the Donald Trump hush money trial and the impact the case could possibly have on voters in November. They then assess the state of the Trump and Joe Biden campaigns, share their reactions to the announcement of their upcoming debates, and dissect the current presidential poll numbers. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ...
May 21, 2024•47 min
Tara is joined by CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig, and they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions to the newly announced Trump-Biden debates coming later this year. They then dissect this week’s developments in the Donald Trump hush money trial and speculate on its outcome. 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: Elie Honig Producer: Chris S...
May 16, 2024•46 min
Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer and they begin their conversation by examining the icy relationship between the Nikki Haley and Donald Trump camps, and debating the viability of them joining forces on a 2024 election ticket. They then dive into myriad hot-button topics, including Melinda Gates severing ties with the influential Gates Foundation, the right-wing TikTok phenomenon, and much more. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brighte...
May 14, 2024•37 min
Tara is joined by Republican consultant and former chief of staff to Mitch McConnell, Josh Holmes, and they begin their conversation by discussing Donald Trump’s current standing within the GOP and what the party has done to streamline the somewhat mercurial relationship with its presumptive nominee. They then dive into all of the tight senate races around the U.S. and shine a light on the Republicans' path to regain the majority in the chamber. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for h...
May 09, 2024•48 min
Tara starts the pod by sharing her reporting on Ivanka Trump's possible return to the world of politics and, more importantly, her dad’s inner circle. She’s then joined by Democratic pollster Evan Roth Smith to discuss the obstacles that are keeping Joe Biden’s approval numbers low, examine the ways he can get them back up, and debate the influence of the "double hater" voter base in the upcoming election. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brighte...
May 07, 2024•44 min
Tara is joined by journalist and MSNBC news anchor Ali Velshi to discuss his forthcoming book, ‘Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy,’ which publishes May 7. Throughout their wide-ranging conversation, they talk about Velshi’s family connection to social activism, immigration politics, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and much more. 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...
May 02, 2024•44 min
Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer and they begin their conversation by breaking down the vibes at the White House Correspondents Association events over the weekend. They then examine the Biden administration's efforts to thwart unwanted criticism from the media and dive deep into the not-so-secret bond between Donald Trump and a growing cadre of tech billionaires. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri a...
Apr 30, 2024•37 min
Tara is joined by Republican political strategist John McLaughlin to discuss the hot-button issues that are fueling Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s poll numbers and guiding their individual campaigns. They take a deep look at the mood of each key swing state, break down strategic differences between the 2020 and 2024 races, and debate RFK Jr.'s possible impact 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...
Apr 25, 2024•40 min
Tara is joined by Puck’s own Abby Livingston to discuss the political chaos surrounding House Speaker Mike Johnson’s perilous decision to move forward with the bipartisan Ukraine aid bill. They examine the viability of a coalition government, shine a light on the internal GOP mudslinging, and speculate on Johnson’s future with the gavel. 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: T...
Apr 23, 2024•26 min
Tara is joined by political strategist Nathan Daschle, and they begin their conversation by talking about RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign and shining a light on how both the Biden and Trump camps are attempting to define him. They then examine the big issues motivating voters in 2024, notably immigration and abortion, and discuss how they will influence the big swing state political races. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news...
Apr 18, 2024•41 min
Tara is joined by CNN legal analyst Elie Honig to discuss the first day of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City. They go over the events that led up to this historic moment, shine a light on key witnesses and jury selection strategies, and speculate on the final verdict. 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: Elie Honig Producer: Chris Sutton P...
Apr 16, 2024•30 min
Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer, and they begin their conversation by discussing the GOP reaction to both Donald Trump’s reproductive rights announcement and the Arizona Supreme Court’s abortion ban. They then examine the state of RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign; shine a light on his mysterious running mate, Nicole Shanahan; and debate whether Kennedy will become a disruptor to either Trump or Biden in the upcoming election (9:29). For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for he...
Apr 11, 2024•37 min
Tara is joined by Republican political consultant Sam Nunberg to share their reactions to Donald Trump’s public announcement concerning his stance on abortion. Then they dive into Trump’s history with reproductive rights issues, dissect the strategic reasoning for the announcement, and debate the political ramifications that this decision may have for his presidential campaign going forward. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.ne...
Apr 09, 2024•33 min
Tara is joined by CNN political commentator David Urban to discuss the religious revival surrounding Donald Trump and the state of conservative politics in Pennsylvania. Then, they then survey some of the intensely close senatorial races across the U.S. and speculate on Trump’s VP choice (24:46). 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: David Urban Producer: C...
Apr 02, 2024•45 min
Tara starts the pod by detailing the vibes in the MSNBC newsroom after the Ronna McDaniel hiring/firing debacle, and examining the abortion pill case on which the Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments. She’s then joined by political consultant Robin Leeds to discuss the star-studded Radio City Music Hall fundraiser for Joe Biden, and expound on the optimistic financial outlook for his campaign (10:11). For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brig...
Mar 28, 2024•50 min
Tara and Puck’s own Bill Cohan get together to share their reactions to the news of the N.Y. appeals court’s surprise decision to reduce Donald Trump’s bond from his civil fraud case and offer him an extra 10 days to pay it. They then speculate on Trump’s actual net worth, break down his appeals pathway, and take a hard look at the future of Truth Social. 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 c...
Mar 26, 2024•46 min
Tara is joined by political consultant Sam Nunberg and they begin their conversation by discussing Sam’s time as an advisor to Donald Trump during his ascent to president. They then dive into Trump’s mindset as his 2024 campaign kicks into gear, and debate whether his polarizing political strategy will pay off with another stint in the White House. 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 TAR...
Mar 21, 2024•40 min
