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."
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What shocking secrets from Jeffrey Epstein's web are finally unraveling the British monarchy's darkest ties? In this riveting live episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, fearless journalist Tara Palmeri sits down with acclaimed investigative author Andrew Lownie to dissect his explosive new book that lays bare the tangled relationships between Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson (Fergie), Ghislaine Maxwell, and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein—revealing how royal privilege shielded a network of power, bl...
How are the silenced voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Epstein’s victims, and fearless journalists connected in a chilling effort to bury the truth? In this explosive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara dives deep into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, exposing shocking revelations about the cover-ups and the silencing of those who dare to speak out. From the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show to FBI Director Kash Patel’s admission that he never reviewed victim testimonies, Tara uncovers the distu...
Ghislaine Maxwell spoke for days to deputy attorney general Todd Blanche about Jeffrey Epstein, but what was the truth and what was fiction? In this jawdropping episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, we dive deep into the tapes of her testimony with forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson to unpack the truths and the lies, what she’s hiding and who she’s trying to protect. Dobson, from the hit podcast Intentionally Disturbing, dissects Maxwell’s evasive answers, rehearsed lines, and subtle manipulati...
What does the escalating crisis in Gaza mean for global diplomacy and the future of the Middle East? Join veteran journalists Tara Palmeri and Sally Lockwood in this powerful collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and State of the World . Broadcasting from New York and Jerusalem, Tara and Sally dive into the latest developments in the Middle East, including the UN’s recent declaration of genocide in Gaza, Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City, and the diplomatic fallout from Israel’s strik...
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination, is our political rhetoric sparking violence or just reflecting our divides? In this captivating episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, we confront the aftermath of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s shocking death, exploring whether heated political rhetoric is to blame. Tara hosts a spirited but respectful debate between Cenk Uygur, progressive founder of The Young Turks, and Shemeka Michelle, a conservative commentator and regular contributor...
Why are the Epstein files still hidden, and what does Trump's opposition mean for justice? Join Tara Palmeri on this gripping episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, in collaboration with Larry Wilmore's Black on the Air, as they dive deep into the Jeffrey Epstein saga. From Thomas Massie’s bold push to release the Epstein files to Trump’s reported resistance, Tara unravels the layers of this complex story involving power, privilege, and a two-tiered justice system. Hear about the survivors’ fight for...
Chaos erupts as Israel bombs Qatar, shattering diplomatic trust and halting Gaza ceasefire talks. In this exclusive on-the-ground report from Doha, Sally Lockwood and Tara Palmeri break down the unprecedented Israeli airstrike on Qatari soil. What was Netanyahu thinking? How did Trump react? With tensions skyrocketing and Qatar's role as a neutral mediator now under threat, the global balance in the Middle East faces a seismic shift. This in-depth analysis includes exclusive commentary, politica...
What explosive secrets does a birthday card reveal about Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein? In this gripping collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and The Don Lemon Show, veteran journalist Tara Palmeri, author of The Red Letter on Substack, dives into the controversy surrounding a disputed birthday card linked to Donald Trump. With relentless reporting, Tara unpacks the evidence, from signature disputes to denials by Trump’s team, and explores the Wall Street Journal’s bold stand aga...
Did Epstein’s Birthday Book Expose Trump? Join Tara Palmeri on The Tara Palmeri Show for a gripping, exclusive interview with Epstein survivor Marijke Chartouni, also featured on Tara’s Substack, The Red Letter. In this TPS exclusive, Tara unpacks the explosive revelations from Epstein’s birthday book, casting a shadow over Donald Trump’s reputation and exposing his close ties to Epstein. Marijke shares her courageous plea to Wyoming Republican Harriet Hageman to back the release of the Epstein ...
Why are Epstein survivors facing harassment and intimidation after their bold Capitol Hill protests? The Tara Palmeri Show joins forces with Charlie Sykes, blending The Red Letter Substack and To the Contrary for a hard-hitting dive into the Jeffrey Epstein case. Tara Palmeri, an investigative journalist who spent over two years crisscrossing the country for the podcast series Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells, teams up with Sykes to spotlight survivors’ courageous Capitol Hill pro...
What explosive secrets does a birthday card reveal about Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein? In this gripping collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and The Don Lemon Show, veteran journalist Tara Palmeri, author of The Red Letter on Substack, dives into the controversy surrounding a disputed birthday card linked to Donald Trump. With relentless reporting, Tara unpacks the evidence, from signature disputes to denials by Trump’s team, and explores the Wall Street Journal’s bold stand aga...
Why is the Trump administration trying to silence Epstein’s fearless survivors? On the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri and Terry Moran unpack the powerful Capitol Hill event where Jeffrey Epstein's survivors courageously demanded the release of hidden files tied to a vast sex trafficking network. They discuss the survivors' emotional testimonies from ages as young as 13, the bipartisan support from lawmakers like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, and the pushback from elites including Tr...
Why are survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell fighting for transparency while facing resistance from the Trump administration? On this powerful episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, we dive into a gripping moment on Capitol Hill where survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demanded the release of the Epstein files in a rare bipartisan display. Joined by MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace’s 11th Hour senior political analyst Alex Wagner and investigative journalist Vicky Ward, host of t...
Will the Epstein survivors finally get the justice they deserve, or are powerful figures blocking the truth by keeping the files sealed? The Tara Palmeri Show is back from break, with Tara recharged and ready to head to Washington, D.C., to cover a powerful press conference where Epstein survivors demand the full release of the Epstein files. Epstein survivors are pushing back against Speaker Mike Johnson’s claim that withholding the files protects them, raising the question: who is really being...
Will Trump’s attempts to suppress the Epstein case continue to collapse? Join Tara Palmeri and Steve Schmidt in a gripping collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and The Warning with Steve Schmidt as they dive into the Jeffrey Epstein saga. From explosive questions about Epstein’s mysterious death to Ghislaine Maxwell’s controversial prison transfer sparking fury among victims, they uncover unsettling details. Tara scrutinizes Michael Cohen’s shocking admissions about Epstein and Trump, whi...
Could Jeffrey Epstein’s high-profile connections have made him a valuable asset to the CIA, or was he just a conman playing a dangerous game? In this illuminating episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, former CIA officer John Sipher, with 28 years in the clandestine service, joins Tara to unravel the murky ties between Jeffrey Epstein and the intelligence world. From his global network of dignitaries like Mohammed bin Salman and Prince Andrew to his alleged role as a “hyper fixer,” we dive into wheth...
Could Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the CIA explain why he evaded justice for so long? On the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara, who has investigated Epstein for over two years and hosted two gripping podcast series—Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells—recalls a chilling conversation from her Broken: Jeffrey Epstein podcast with victims’ lawyer Brad Edwards, who revealed a warning from Epstein’s bodyguard about his deep connections to the CIA. She also preludes an upcoming conversation with ex-CIA ...
Why are the Trump administration’s Epstein hearings shrouded in secrecy? Tara Palmeri, who joined CNN on CNN News Central, dives deep into the House Oversight Committee’s fight to pry open the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing how the Trump administration’s delays and closed-door hearings block justice for survivors. Having investigated Epstein for over two years and hosted two gripping podcast series—Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells—Tara exposes the questionable DOJ claim of a non...
Why are MAGA's biggest names dodging the truth about Epstein’s ties to Trump? Tara Palmeri, author of The Red Letter on Substack and host of The Tara Palmeri Show, dives into the tangled web of Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to Donald Trump and the fallout shaking the MAGA sphere. Appearing on Nicolle Wallace’s Deadline: White House alongside MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, Tara dissects how the Epstein case—long used as a political weapon—is now sowing chaos among prominent conservative fi...
Investigative journalist Tara Palmeri reveals Michael Cohen's admission that he handled a Jane Doe complaint tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump during the 2016 election, alleging rape. Cohen hired a private investigator to find the anonymous accuser, a tactic known for intimidation, yet mainstream media is avoiding this major breakthrough. The episode explores the implications of this silence, the challenges survivors face, and the broader questions surrounding the unreleased Epstein files and lack of prosecutions for third parties.
Did Michael Cohen just accidentally reveal the truth about tracking down an Epstein Jane Doe to protect Trump? In this explosive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara grills Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, on his knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the mysterious 'Katie Johnson case' that vanished in 2016. Cohen denies any direct involvement, shares shocking details about a dismissed Jane Doe lawsuit, and refutes claims of Trump’s inappropriate pageant behavior....
Was Ghislaine Maxwell just Epstein’s co-conspirator—or a twisted betrayer driven by greed? In this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri—who investigated Jeffrey Epstein for over two years for her podcast series Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells—reveals five shocking truths about Ghislaine Maxwell: Her daddy issues with media tycoon Robert Maxwell, who shaped her manipulative charm; Her financial ruin after his mysterious death, pushing her to New York’s elite circles; Her...
Why did Elon Musk promise to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files to Virginia Giuffre, only to break her trust? In this compelling episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri unveils an exclusive look into Virginia Giuffre’s direct messages with Elon Musk on X, where he vowed to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files to aid her pursuit of justice, only to weaponize them for political gain, deepening the betrayal that marked Virginia’s tragic end as Ghislaine Maxwell edges toward clemency. Drawing from he...
Why did the Trump administration cancel their alleged "emergency summit" on the Epstein scandal at JD Vance's home, and what were they really trying to hide? In this riveting collaboration of The Tara Palmeri Show and Don Lemon Show, veteran journalist Tara Palmeri explores the latest twists in the Jeffrey Epstein saga, zeroing in on the Trump administration’s attempts to control the narrative. From denials of a secret “emergency summit” at JD Vance’s home—allegedly involving top officials Pam B...
If Bill Clinton was subpoenaed in the Epstein hearings, why not Donald Trump? In this collaboration of The Tara Palmeri Show and To the Contrary with Charlie Sykes and journalist Tara Palmeri sits down with Charlie Sykes to unpack her years of investigative reporting on the Epstein scandal. With breaking developments in the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell case, Tara shares her insights on recent Epstein news, including Maxwell’s potential release and the ongoing fight for justice. Hear the...
Is the Sydney Sweeney controversy a distraction? Join Tara Palmeri and Dave Briggs in this fiery episode of the Tara Palmeri Show as they dive into the Sydney Sweeney phenomenon and why it’s sparking so much noise. From American Eagle’s calculated ad campaign to the deeper societal implications of beauty standards, Tara breaks down how this story ties into the bigger picture—while keeping her focus on hard-hitting stories like Epstein. Expect unfiltered takes, sharp insights, and a refusal to ge...
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 president...
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...
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 G...
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 po...
