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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

The FBI Was Watching More Than Just Epstein

Why did the Department of Justice track journalist Julie K. Brown's flights just before Epstein's arrest? On this chilling episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline White House alongside legal analyst Kristy Greenberg and Andrew Weissmann to unpack shocking revelations from the latest Epstein document dumps. The panel dives into the DOJ's surveillance of Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown in July 2019, Tara's own eerie experiences of potential FBI monitor...

Dec 30, 202532 min

The GOP’s “Lady Problem”: Women Snap Over Trad Wife Politics

Why are Republican women across Washington and the country pushing back against the party's loudest voices promoting trad wife ideals? On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, senior political correspondent at the Daily Mail Elina Shirazi joins to break down the growing backlash among GOP women to misogynistic rhetoric in the MAGA movement. From calls to repeal the 19th Amendment and fantasies of single-income households led by men, to the hypocrisy of figures like Erica Kirk running ...

Dec 28, 202533 min

Where Did Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Come From?

Why is the Trump DOJ still scrubbing Epstein files to shield powerful figures even after their public release? On this unflinching crossover episode of the Tara Palmeri Show with PoliticsGirl host Leigh McGowan, veteran investigative journalist Tara Palmeri draws on years of deep reporting—including her acclaimed podcasts "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells"—to unpack the multi-decade sex trafficking operation, its enablers across governments and elites, the historic 2008 sweethea...

Dec 26, 202547 min

Epstein Files Make Trump Allegations — The DOJ Wants Them Ignored

What unbreakable ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein are finally surfacing in the latest document flood? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, guest host Jim Acosta and investigative journalist Tara Palmeri dive deep into the chaotic release of nearly 30,000 additional Jeffrey Epstein files just before Christmas. The discussion uncovers startling details including Trump's documented flights on Epstein's plane (many more than previously known, some alongside Ghislaine Maxw...

Dec 23, 202522 min

Epstein Complained to Larry Nassar That Trump Got Away With It

What does Jeffrey Epstein's handwritten letter to Larry Nassar reveal about who really "got away with it" in the eyes of convicted predators? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, the latest Justice Department Epstein files dump—conveniently released just two days before Christmas—delivers a series of deeply disturbing revelations. A certified handwritten note from Epstein himself laments that while he and Nassar ended up in prison, President Trump seemingly escaped scrutiny for si...

Dec 23, 20259 min

Trump’s Epstein Files Release Was Political Warfare — and the Victims Paid the Price

Why did the Trump DOJ turn the Epstein files release into a blatant political weapon while victims wait decades for justice? On this hard-hitting episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara breaks down the disappointing and politically charged release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, highlighting how the DOJ missed the congressional deadline, front-loaded damaging photos of Bill Clinton, initially removed an image of President Trump only to restore it after backlash, failed to redact a victim's name, and ...

Dec 22, 202526 min

Is America Being Lied To? Democrat Michael LaRosa v Republican Erin Maguire Debate

Is America really getting the full truth from leaders on both sides of the aisle? On this hard-hitting episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, veteran Republican strategist Erin Maguire (formerly Erin Perrine), who served as Trump's deputy communications director and press secretary to Speaker Kevin McCarthy, faces off against Democrat strategist Michael LaRosa, former press secretary to Jill Biden and top aide to Nancy Pelosi. These Washington insiders, who have spent years defending power, go head-t...

Dec 21, 20251 hr 9 min

Trump Targets Clinton in First Epstein Files Dump

Why does the first batch of Epstein files feature so many photos of Bill Clinton while Trump remains absent? On this explosive crossover episode of the Tara Palmeri Show with Jim Acosta, dive into the real-time reaction as the Department of Justice drops the initial phase of declassified Epstein files, including hundreds of thousands of documents, photographs of Epstein's properties and lifestyle, Jane Doe complaints, Bureau of Prisons video footage from the night of his death, and multiple imag...

Dec 19, 202531 min

Epstein Files Countdown: Trump DOJ Faces a Critical Deadline

Why is the Trump DOJ missing the critical deadline to release the full Epstein files? On this urgent episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, dive into the high-stakes drama surrounding the December 19 deadline for the Department of Justice to disclose all unclassified Epstein documents, including flight logs, internal communications, and investigative materials—forcing accountability after years of delays and broken promises across administrations. Tara Palmeri breaks down the missed deadline, the par...

Dec 19, 202521 min

NEW Epstein Photos Released — What They Reveal

What dark secrets do the newly released Epstein photos expose about his inner circle of powerful men? On this revealing crossover episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, veteran journalist Tara Palmeri joins Don Lemon for an in-depth discussion on the latest batch of disturbing photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including images featuring figures like Woody Allen, Bill Gates, Noam Chomsky, and markings evoking Lolita that highlight the depravity surrounding Epstein's world. The conversation explore...

Dec 19, 202525 min

Trump Promised the Epstein Files. Tomorrow’s Release May Be a Letdown

What hidden details in tomorrow's Epstein files release could finally expose the full extent of Trump's ties to the trafficking network? On this candid episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, acclaimed Epstein investigative journalist Tara Palmeri joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline: White House alongside New York Times reporter Nick Confessore, former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman, and courageous Epstein survivor Danielle Lansky to dissect explosive new reporting on Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstei...

Dec 18, 202527 min

The Reporting Rocking Washington: Inside Trump’s Chaotic White House with Chris Whipple

What revelations from Susie Wiles' unprecedented on-the-record interviews are sending shockwaves through Trump's inner circle? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, acclaimed White House chronicler Chris Whipple joins to unpack his bombshell Vanity Fair profile on chief of staff Susie Wiles, drawn from 11 months of extraordinary access and candid conversations.Whipple reveals how he gained Wiles' trust from the start, leading to unguarded insights into Trump 2.0's power dynamics—in...

Dec 17, 202532 min

Will Any Names Be in the Epstein Files Released Friday?

What hidden names in the sealed Epstein depositions could finally see the light as the release deadline approaches? On this urgent episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, investigative journalist Tara Palmeri breaks down the high-stakes questions surrounding the impending release of the Epstein files, including whether the Trump DOJ will unredact victim depositions naming powerful figures beyond Prince Andrew, Epstein, and Maxwell, the credibility of sworn accusations against names like Bill Richardso...

Dec 17, 20255 min

How Epstein Survivors Took On the Trump Administration with Angie Sullivan

How did Epstein survivors like Courtney Wild courageously challenge the government's sweetheart deal to demand real justice? On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, investigative journalist Tara Palmeri joins Angie Sullivan of IHIP News to dive deep into the harrowing world of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Palmeri, who has reported on the Epstein scandal for over a decade, shares chilling insights into Maxwell's abusive upbringing under her narcissistic father Robert Maxwell...

Dec 16, 202520 min

Trump’s Grotesque Reaction to Rob Reiner’s Murder Sparks Outrage with Jennifer Welch

Why has Trump's cruel mockery of Rob Reiner's tragic murder by his own son exposed deepening cracks in the MAGA coalition? On this unflinching episode of the Tara Palmeri Show—a special collaboration with the I've Had It Podcast—fearless podcaster and Bravo alum Jennifer Welch joins to dissect Trump's grotesque Truth Social post blaming "Trump Derangement Syndrome" for the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife—sparking rare Republican backlash from figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Don Bacon. ...

Dec 16, 202553 min

Inside the GOP’s Good Old Boys Club

Why does the Republican Party's old boys club keep sidelining its own women even as it holds total power in Washington? On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Steve Schmidt joins to dissect the GOP's deepening dysfunction—from a paralyzed Congress passing just 5% of introduced bills to the gender dynamics fueling internal revolt. They explore Mike Johnson's controversial brain science comments, women like Nancy Mace and Elise Stefanik speaking out against patriarchal leadership, tok...

Dec 14, 20251 hr 3 min

BONUS EP: Bill de Blasio’s Ex Girlfriend Opens Up About Cheating & Fallout

Why does a high-profile Democrat like Nomiki Konst choose to go public with the painful details of her breakup with Bill de Blasio? On this candid episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, activist and commentator Nomiki Konst opens up about the sudden end of her nearly year-long relationship with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, sharing the emotional toll of alleged infidelity just days into her IVF treatment, the challenges of setting her own narrative amid tabloid scrutiny, and reflections ...

Dec 13, 202515 min

NEW Epstein Photos: What They Really Reveal about Trump & Friends

What do the latest Epstein estate photos actually prove about who was closest to him? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara sits down with V Spehar of Under The Desk News to break down the 19 newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate handed over to the House Oversight Committee. From suggestive Trump shots surrounded by women to cozy images of Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Prince Andrew, Steve Bannon, Woody Allen, Richard Branson, and Alan Dershowitz, the pair dissect wh...

Dec 12, 202545 min

Is Jasmine Crockett Risking the Texas Senate for Democrats

Is Jasmine Crockett about to hand Texas’s Senate seat back to Republicans on a silver platter? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, political strategist and progressive firebrand Nomiki Konst pulls zero punches on the chaotic Democratic primary in Texas. Why Colin Allred suddenly bailed, whether Jasmine Crockett’s viral sass and pro-Israel record will sink her with the base, if James Talerico is secretly just as progressive as she is, how Ken Paxton’s mountain of scandals could ac...

Dec 12, 202538 min

Did Trump Just Pass a $12 Billion Socialist Bailout

Is a $12 billion farmer bailout the ultimate admission that Trump's tariffs are hurting the working class more than helping? On this probing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, host Tara Palmeri sits down with Batya Ungar-Sargon, NewsNation host and author of books on class consciousness, for a no-holds-barred debate on Trump's economic policies. They dive into the recent $12 billion farmer aid package amid trade wars, whether tariffs represent revolutionary protectionism or socialism in disguise,...

Dec 10, 202543 min

Epstein Files Release at Risk — DOJ Delays & Redaction Battles Slow Everything Down

Why is the Department of Justice prioritizing powerful figures over Epstein victims as the December 19 deadline approaches? On this urgent episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, in collaboration with Courtside with Kristy Greenberg, former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg joins to expose how DOJ delays and inconsistent redaction processes are jeopardizing the full release of Epstein files, failing victims by exposing their identities while shielding others, and raising serious questions about trus...

Dec 10, 202539 min

The GOP Mutiny Begins: Why Women in the Party Turned on Speaker Johnson—Starting With Epstein with Annie Karni

How did the Epstein files vote spark an all-out revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson from the very women in his own party? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, New York Times Capitol Hill correspondent Annie Karni pulls back the curtain on the growing Republican fury at Mike Johnson – from Elise Stefanik calling him a habitual liar, Nancy Mace fuming over his treatment of women, and Marjorie Taylor Greene labeling him weak, to a broader meltdown over leadership, redistricting, and ...

Dec 07, 202534 min

NEW Epstein Island Photos Confirm Survivors’ Horror Stories

What hidden truths from Jeffrey Epstein's island are finally piercing through the political smoke and mirrors? On this chilling episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, newly released images from the House Oversight Committee's Epstein files offer a stark glimpse into the remote Virgin Islands compound where unimaginable abuses unfolded, featuring eerie details like dentist chairs and leering masks that corroborate survivors' harrowing accounts of isolation and entrapment. The discussion extends to a r...

Dec 04, 202514 min

Future of News with Tara Palmeri, David Pakman, Don Lemon & Ben Shapiro at Reuters Next Conference

What happens when Tara Palmeri, Ben Shapiro, Don Lemon, and David Pakman share one stage to debate who really owns the future of news? On this unfiltered episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara joins Ben Shapiro, Don Lemon, and David Pakman on the Reuters Next stage in New York for a rare cross-ideological clash about creators, influencers, and the collapse of traditional media gatekeepers. The four dive deep into why audiences are abandoning cable for YouTube and phones, the difference between r...

Dec 04, 202547 min

Why Trump Targets Female Reporters with Evan Fields

Why does Donald Trump seem to single out female reporters more than anyone else when they dare ask tough questions? On this unflinching episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, veteran investigative journalist Tara Palmeri sits down with Evan Fields to unpack Trump’s pattern of attacking women in the press, the deeper reasons behind his hostility toward female reporters who refuse to back down, and why women have become the frontline warriors holding power to account in today’s White House briefing roo...

Dec 03, 202544 min

RFK Jr Steals Michelle Obama’s Food Playbook with Top Chef's Spike Mendelsohn

What happens when the same healthy-food revolution Republicans once mocked Michelle Obama for is now being led by Robert F Kennedy Jr? On this juicy and revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Top Chef finalist and D.C. restaurant king Spike Mendelsohn pulls back the curtain on how Washington’s food scene shifts with every administration: Obama’s eclectic fast-casual boom, Trump’s steakhouse surge, and the wild new reality of Republicans embracing the same healthy-food crusade that once got ...

Nov 30, 202532 min

George Santos Goes Off: Trump Loyalty, Prison, PTSD & What’s Next

What really happened inside George Santos’ prison cell, and why does he now say being expelled from Congress was the best thing that ever happened to him? On this unfiltered episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, George Santos sits down for his first long-form interview since President Trump commuted his sentence and he walked out of federal prison after 84 days. He pushes back hard on the “stole from a dying dog” narrative, explains why he believes his prosecution was politically driven, reveals the...

Nov 26, 202545 min

The End of MAGA? Marjorie Taylor Greene Leaves Sinking Ship

What desperate maneuvers will Donald Trump unleash as his grip on power slips away? On this provocative episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, co-founder of the Lincoln Project and host of the Lincoln Project podcast Rick Wilson dismantles the myth that MAGA fades with Trump, arguing instead that it mutates into a more entrenched authoritarian force fueled by elite interests in Silicon Valley and private equity. Joined by congressional bureau chief Burgess Everett and host Tara Palmeri, the discussio...

Nov 26, 202510 min

Trump’s Backroom Ukraine–Russia Plan: Marco Rubio Cut Out of the Loop with Aaron Parnas

What really happened with Trump’s secret Ukraine-Russia peace plan that left Secretary of State Marco Rubio completely in the dark until the last minute? On this wide-ranging episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara sits down with Aaron Parnas to unpack one of the wildest political weeks yet: the bombshell Wall Street Journal report that Marco Rubio only learned about the back-channel Ukraine deal last Monday, Trump’s failed attempt to rebrand Obamacare that got laughed out of his own caucus, Marj...

Nov 25, 202533 min

MTG Is Out. Trump & Zohran Mamdani Are… Together?! with Andy Borowitz

What just happened to American politics in the last 72 hours? On this wild episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara sits down with legendary satirist Andy Borowitz (The Borowitz Report) to unpack the absolute circus: Marjorie Taylor Greene abruptly resigning from Congress facing a Trump-backed primary challenge, Trump and progressive firebrand Zohran Mamdani bizarrely hitting it off in the Oval Office like old friends, the GOP majority getting razor-thin, discharge petitions coming back in a big w...

Nov 24, 202537 min
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