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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 GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com
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Episodes

Anthony Scaramucci on Trump’s CRINGEY Military Birthday Parade

Did Trump's Military Parade Honor the Nation or Serve His Ego? Join The Tara Palmeri Show for a fiery episode with Trump’s former Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci where they dissect the controversy surrounding Trump’s military parade. Scaramucci argues the parade exposed Trump’s vulnerabilities, while he and Tara throw down the gauntlet, challenging Steve Bannon to a debate moderated by Tara herself. The discussion heats up as they spar over Elon Musk’s influence, explore Gavin Newsom’...

Jun 16, 202543 min

Tara reacts to SHOCKING attack on Minnesota Lawmakers

Is the shocking Minnesota assassination attempt proof that America’s political divide has reached a boiling point? Breaking News: Minnesota lawmakers Hoffman and Hortman, along with their spouses, were targeted in a horrific, politically motivated shooting. Tragically, Hortman and her husband lost their lives, while Hoffman and his wife fight for survival in the hospital. The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, a former Tim Walz staffer, allegedly impersonated a police officer and remains at lar...

Jun 15, 20258 min

Israel Strikes Iran: Middle East on Fire

The Middle East is on edge with Israel striking Iran, and global tensions are skyrocketing—is President Trump in control? In a special crossover episode of The Tara Palmeri Show and State of the World , hosts Tara Palmeri and Sally Lockwood dive deep into Israel’s bold military moves against Iran. Joined by The Economist’s Gregg Carlstrom in the Middle East, they unpack the escalating conflict, its regional fallout, and what it means for the world. Get the insights you need to understand this pi...

Jun 13, 202536 min

Andrew Yang on the price of Elon Musk's toxic money

Why isn’t Andrew Yang afraid of Elon Musk’s ‘dirty money’? The Tara Palmeri Show is back with a hard-hitting conversation featuring Forward Party founder and 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Tara presses Yang on whether he’d accept Elon Musk’s money—his candid response will surprise you! They dive into the struggles of the Democratic Party, Yang’s bold push for a multi-party system, and his take on the chaotic LA protests, which he calls anything but peaceful. Don’t miss this ...

Jun 12, 202553 min

How Gaza Became the Hungriest Place on Earth

Veteran Journalists Tara Palmeri and Sally Lockwood speak with the Israel and Palestine Director for Human Rights Watch Omar Shakir about the humanitarian crisis on the ground in Gaza. This episode of the "Tara Palmeri Show" is excerpted from "State of the World," a weekly program on the news around the World hosted by Sally Lockwood in Dubai and Tara Palmeri in Washington and New York. You can watch it on YouTube @stateoftheworld Sally Lockwood - a seasoned journalist with years of experience a...

Jun 11, 202528 min

SCOOP: Bill Gates swoops into White House amid Musk & Trump fight

Is Elon Musk's rival Bill Gates trying reverse DOGE cuts in a shocking White House power play? Get the SCOOP from Tara Palmeri’s The Red Letter Substack and The Tara Palmeri Show ! While Trump and Elon Musk traded blows on Friday, Bill Gates slipped into Washington unnoticed—until now. Tara Palmeri breaks the news that Gates visited the White House, urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reverse DOGE’s foreign aid cuts, including for USAID programs like PEPFAR, which fights AIDS in Africa. Don...

Jun 10, 202516 min

The True Story of Trump and Epstein

What was the real connection between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump? In this special episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, journalist Tara Palmeri examines the relationship between Trump and Epstein, drawing on her in-depth, two-year investigation from her acclaimed podcasts Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells. With careful analysis and exclusive insights, Tara sheds light on a complex and often misunderstood story. Share your thoughts on this story in the comments below. Welcome to Th...

Jun 09, 202510 min

Will Elon Musk seek revenge on Trump by backing his enemy DeSantis? Marc Caputo dishes.

Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump: Has Their Feud Exploded Beyond Repair? Dive into the shocking clash that’s rocking the political and tech worlds! In this breaking edition of The Tara Palmeri Show, we unpack the explosive fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. From Musk’s bombshell claim that Trump is tied to the Epstein files to his scathing attack on Trump’s “beautiful bill” and calling him ungrateful, the DOGE drama has reached a boiling point. Joined by political insider Marc Caputo, Tara br...

Jun 05, 202531 min

Who is MAHA’s Calley Means? His Ex Boss Reveals Origin Story

Did Calley Means and MAHA get caught with his hands in the cookie jar?On The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara and Steve Schmidt, Calley Means’ former boss, pull the wool off MAHA’s grifting empire. Schmidt, who helped Means enter Harvard Business School, exposes Means’ lies, revealing he was never a Big Food/Pharma lobbyist but a con artist peddling junk science for millions. Tara unpacks a Vanity Fair exposé, highlighting how Means’ fabricated whistleblower tale fuels MAHA’s takeover of health policy, s...

Jun 04, 202538 min

CNN's Scott Jennings on his MAGA conversion & Kentucky Senate Race

Is Scott Jennings a true MAGA warrior or an establishment insider in disguise? On this explosive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, fearless journalist Tara Palmeri goes head-to-head with Scott Jennings, CNN’s breakout star and author of A Revolution of Common Sense. Tara grills Scott on his journey from Trump skeptic to MAGA defender. She challenges Scott’s claim that Trump is a free speech champion, while Scott fires back, arguing MAGA is fighting for Western civilization. Expect insider scoops...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 9 min

Oh Canada! King Charles III saves Canada From Trump

King Charles vs. Trump: Why Canada’s Sovereignty Is Making Headlines The State of the World is in flux as Tara Palmeri and Sally Lockwood unpack the absurd yet geopolitically charged moment when King Charles III jetted to Canada to affirm its sovereignty—spurred by President Trump’s provocative claim that Canada could be America’s 51st state! Plus why Trump’s “manifest destiny” instincts are leading to 66% of Canadians joining Team Monarchy. Is this royal visit a historic power move or just a di...

May 30, 202523 min

Crypto Bros Pump & Dump $Trump

Buckle up for a wild ride on the Tara Palmeri Show as we uncover the crypto caper that’s got everyone talking! Joined by The Verge’s Tina Nguyen, fresh from the Bitcoin Conference in Vegas, Tara dives into the murky waters of $TRUMP, where crypto bros allegedly pulled a fast one, shorting the coin all while snagging a glitzy dinner with the President. With a loophole wider than Mar-a-Lago’s gates, these high rollers gambled big, exposing an 88% stock crash and a meme coin teetering on the edge. ...

May 29, 202534 min

Fortune Teller Julie Mason pulls Death Card for GOP

What secrets does the future whisper about Trump, the GOP & the Democratic party? Gaze into the mystic veil with The Tara Palmeri Show as we channel the cosmos to divine the path ahead! SiriusXM’s Julie Mason, a master tarot reader, shuffles the deck and peers into the destiny of the GOP's political stars. Will the midterms bring triumph or turmoil? Is JD Vance fated for glory or gloom? Will Elon Musk be able to defy the pull of politics? How long will the Democratic party be dogged by the B...

May 27, 202533 min

DC Insider Sally Quinn Accuses Jill Biden of Elder Abuse

Sally Quinn, legendary Washington Post journalist and prominent social influencer, is accusing former First Lady Jill Biden of elder abuse. Quinn doubts the Biden family did not know about President Biden's prostate cancer. Quinn recalls her experience taking care of her own husband -- famed Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee - during his years of dementia. She also accuses President Trump of inducing Watergate-level fear and anxiety in Washington in this jaw dropping interview. Welcome to The T...

May 27, 20251 hr 6 min

Gaza War hits Streets of Washington

How is the conflict in Gaza impacting lives far beyond its borders, even in Washington, DC? On this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara features her YouTube show State of the World that she hosts with Sally Lockwood. They reflect on the tragic loss of two Israeli staffers, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, killed in a terrorist attack in DC, where the assailant shouted "Free Palestine." Joined by ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright, they explore the challenges of delivering aid to Gaza amidst ...

May 27, 202521 min

Top Chef's Spike Mendelsohn dishes on food politics & MAHA

Is the Trump administration and RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement trying to have its cake and eat it too? Join Top Chef’s Spike Mendelsohn on The Tara Palmeri Show as they dish out a spicy take on Washington, D.C.’s food scene. Has it cooked up something fresh, or is it just reheating old flavors? Spike spills the beans on whether he’ll team up with RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement, while Tara and Spike chew over the irony of MAGA embracing MAHA’s health push but spitting out Michelle Obama’s healthy eating crusad...

May 27, 202529 min

Inside the MAGA Deep State

Dive into a Tara Palmeri Show exclusive as Tara unravels her explosive report, Inside the MAGA Deep State . Joined by former CNN correspondent Elise Labott on her Substack, The Red Letter , Tara exposes how Marco Rubio is reshaping the State Department, prioritizing loyalty over expertise. Discover how an obscure nonprofit is funneling MAGA-aligned career diplomats into senior policy roles. Are you disturbed by Trump's loyalty test or is it much ado about nothing? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Sho...

May 18, 202527 min

Middle East Dispatch: What Trump Brought Back

"President Donald Trump returns to the United States from the Middle East with deals and wins, but will they stick? His interest in accepting a $400 jumbo jet from Qatar has sparked controversy. Tara Palmeri joins Sally Lockwood and the Economist's Gregg Carlstrom to unpack it all. Tara and Sally host a weekly global affairs show "State of the World" on youtube @stateoftheworld where they deep dive into global affairs. Expect sharp insights and bold discussions on the issues shaping our world. I...

May 16, 202534 min

Can ex NFL Player Colin Allred finally win Texas for Democrats?

Do the Democrats finally have a chance at winning state-wide in Texas? Former NFL player Senate candidate Colin Allred, who challenged Ted Cruz for his Senate seat in 2024, joins Tara to game out the midterm elections and hints that he may throw his hat in the ring again. He also has some tough love for the Democratic party and some advice on how the party should talk to young men. Do you think former Congressman Colin Allred can win Texas for the Democrats? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tar...

May 15, 202550 min

Biden Critic Dave Rubin, Tara Handed Hot Mics at Biden School

What happens when Biden critic Dave Rubin and fearless journalist Tara Palmeri walk into the Biden School for an unfiltered showdown? You won’t believe the sparks that fly! Join The Tara Palmeri Show as Tara and guest Dave Rubin take the stage at the University of Delaware’s Biden School - where Valerie Biden sits on the Board - for a no-holds-barred open mic discussion. From the collapse of legacy media to the rise of new media, they dive into it all—clashing over Dana Bash and tackling tough s...

May 14, 20251 hr 11 min

YouTube Star Johnny Harris on Expanding His Media Empire

YouTube Sensation Johnny Harris sits for a rare interview with Tara Palmeri to discuss the future of journalism and his media expanding empire called NewPress. Harris is a 36-year-old former Vox journalist who has 6.6 million followers on YouTube and is now growing into a veritable network that will take on legacy media. The master storyteller discusses the future of journalism, the importance of a business partner and major geopolitical issues like how Finland is preparing for war with Russia a...

May 14, 202549 min

What Democrats Should Get Knocked Out in 2028

Who Will Crash and Burn in 2028? The Democratic Deal-Breakers Revealed! Strap in for a wide-ranging episode of The Tara Palmeri Show as Tara Palmeri and Steve Schmidt expose the critical flaws that could sink Democratic candidates in 2028. With voters craving authenticity and unfiltered honesty, do Democrats have a candidate who can deliver, or is it time for an outsider to shake things up? Steve Schmidt also tells Tara his thoughts on her bombshell interview with Lindy Li during the latest epis...

May 09, 20251 hr 12 min

Should Biden Democrats Fear Lindy Li?

Should Democrats be afraid of so-called Biden insider Lindy Li? In a heated showdown, Tara Palmeri challenges Lindy Li’s claim that she was a Biden insider with the type of first-hand knowledge for an unpublished book Unburdened . Their heated conversation digs into Li’s claims that she was onside during the Biden administration’s missteps, the chaos surrounding Kamala Harris’s rise, and the Democratic Party’s 2024 unraveling. Subscribe to her weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support...

May 07, 202544 min

Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Fight Exploiting Virginia Guiffre Death

The Tara Palmeri Show returns to honor Virginia Roberts Giuffre and battle her exploitation after her tragic death. Tara and Virginia became close after working together for a year on Jeffrey Epstein Podcast series ‘Broken: Epstein’ and ‘Power: The Maxwells’. Tara welcomes Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Maria Farmer and Marijke Chartouni to honor Virginia’s life and to combat conspiracy theories surrounding her passing. As Tara states: “The work I did on Broken Jeffrey Epstein has been the most impor...

May 04, 202529 min

Laura Loomer on How She Scalped Mike Waltz

In her first sit-down interview since she wiped out Donald Trump’s National Security team, Laura Loomer opens up to Tara Palmeri on camera about her relationship with the president. She revealed how, at 31, she earned a side door into the Oval Office and became one of his top advisors with the power to overrule his national security advisor Mike Waltz and fire top national security brass. Laura reveals never-before-shared details about that historic meeting and the video that she brought to the ...

May 02, 20251 hr 9 min

James Carville vs. David Hogg Battle in Epic Clash over Democratic party

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg and political titan James Carville duke it out in a no-holds-barred debate on the future of the Democratic Party—and it’s a must-listen! On the premiere episode of The Tara Palmeri Show , I challenged David to face off against James, and the sparks flew. From Hogg’s bold $20M plan to primary “ineffective” Democrats to Carville’s fiery “contemptible little twerp” jab, this clash of Gen Z passion and seasoned strategy is unforgettable. Who won? D...

Apr 30, 202547 min

David Hogg Rages Against The Democratic Machine

Welcome to the FIRST episode of The Tara Palmeri Show ! Tara goes fully independent with hard-hitting political interviews and fearless journalism. David Hogg UNLOADS on the Democratic Party’s failures and shares his bold vision to shake up the establishment. In this explosive interview, Tara Palmeri grills Democratic National Committee vice chairman David on his controversial push to replace “asleep at the wheel” incumbents with younger, progressive challengers, backed by a $20 million war ches...

Apr 30, 202544 min

Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show

Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless journalists in Washington. 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 conve...

Apr 24, 20252 min
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