Tara shares her exclusive reporting from Capitol Hill: Republican senators have zero confidence in Pete Hegseth — and regret confirming him even more than RFK. She breaks down what her sources are really saying behind closed doors about the war in Iran, Trump's $200 billion supplemental ask, and the pressure on the GOP to get on board. Then Tara joins Jim Acosta to discuss her reporting and trade notes on the latest Epstein developments, including bombshell revelations about mass document shredd...
Mar 25, 2026•27 min
Political strategist Steve Schmidt returns to The Red Letter for a live session with Tara to break down her exclusive reporting: Republican senators have "zero confidence" in Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary. One Senate source told Tara, "Everyone regrets voting for him. There's more regret than RFK." They dig into Hegseth's combative style, why the Pentagon is blocking embedded journalists from covering the war, the mysterious retreat of the USS Gerald Ford to a Greek port amid rumors of crew ...
Mar 24, 2026•28 min
Democratic Candidate Shawn Harris joins Tara to talk about how he ileading the race for Marjorie Taylor Greene's old seat in one of the reddest districts in Georgia. Harris topped all candidates, including Trump's endorsed pick Clay Fuller, in the jungle primary and is heading into an April 7th runoff. He explains how kitchen table issues, the war in Iran, and rising gas prices are pulling Republicans his way, and how Marjorie Taylor Greene has ironically become his best unofficial surrogate by ...
Mar 22, 2026•36 min
Political strategist and former John McCain campaign manager Steve Schmidt joins Tara for a live collaboration between The Warning and The Red Letter. Steve calls the Iran war Trump's single biggest broken promise and explains why the U.S. is losing — not on the battlefield, but in the war Iran is waging against the global economy. They dig into the Iraq war parallels, why air power alone can't topple the regime, how gas prices could force Trump to blink first, and why Democratic leaders like Sc...
Mar 19, 2026•42 min
Axios White House reporter Alex Isenstadt joins Tara to break down the chaos in the Texas Senate race — and what it reveals about Trump's grip on the Republican Party. Trump refused to endorse John Cornyn before the deadline, Ken Paxton is staying in the race, and Democrats smell blood in a state they haven't won statewide in three decades. They dig into why Trump is holding his endorsement hostage over the Save America Act, what the race could cost Republicans ($200M+), and how intraparty fight...
Mar 18, 2026•26 min
Mehdi Hasan of Zeteo joins Tara to break down his explosive new polling that shows that a majority of Americans believe the war in Iran is at least partly tied to the release of the Epstein files. The numbers are stunning: the country is split nearly 50/50 on whether Trump went to war for American interests or Israeli interests. They discuss the school bombing that killed over 170 people on day one — and why a third of Americans haven’t even heard about it. Plus: why the White House press corps ...
Mar 17, 2026•29 min
Tara sits down with Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, for a live panel at South by Southwest on who owns the truth in an algorithmic world. They discuss how algorithms have become outrage machines, why independent journalism is both empowered and threatened by platforms, and how bad actors — from neo-Nazis to algorithm candidates — have weaponized social media. Imran reveals how Mark Zuckerberg dialed down Facebook's negativity algorithm on January 6th and turned it...
Mar 15, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Bestselling author and royal biographer Andrew Lownie joins Tara to break down the latest in the Prince Andrew scandal — from his arrest and police questioning to the cover-up that protected him for decades. Andrew explains what King Charles knew, why the monarchy is now in crisis, and how the Epstein case is becoming a national security scandal in Britain. Plus: the destroyed FBI files on Lord Mountbatten, the Mandelson connection, and what could happen next. Andrew Lownie is the author of "Ent...
Mar 13, 2026•28 min
Tara and congressional correspondent Juliegrace Brufke report live from the Republican Congressional Retreat at Trump's Doral golf course in Florida. They break down what House Republicans are really saying behind closed doors — from midterm dread and leadership jockeying to Trump's rambling speech, the war in Iran, rising gas prices, and why no one in the White House press corps is asking about Epstein. Plus: the Democrats' messaging problem and whether Hakeem Jeffries is up to the job. Chapter...
Mar 11, 2026•29 min
Iranian-American entrepreneur and activist Moj Mahdara joins Tara to discuss the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader — what it means for the Iranian people, the diaspora, and U.S. foreign policy. Moj shares her personal story of trying to reach family in Iran via Starlink, makes the case for regime change over prolonged military conflict, and explains why millions of Iranians are placing their hopes in the Trump administration. A raw, emotional, and deeply informed conve...
Mar 09, 2026•37 min
On this episode of The Tara Palmieri Show, we dig into the massive trove of digital evidence seized from Jeffrey Epstein’s properties — and what the public still hasn’t seen. Internal Federal Bureau of Investigation emails suggest authorities expected 20 to 40 terabytes of data, with devices capable of storing up to 50 terabytes. Yet so far, only about 300 gigabytes have been publicly released. So where’s the rest? I’m joined by Melissa Du and Luke Igel, the creators of J-Mail — an independent s...
Mar 08, 2026•45 min
Wall Street titan Robert Wolf — former Chairman & CEO of UBS Americas and top economic adviser to President Obama — joins Tara Palmeri to unpack a brutal jobs report that came in at -92,000 (economists expected gains), surging oil prices driven by Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and why he thinks America is heading into what he calls a "jobsession." From the K-shaped economy squeezing the middle class to stagflation risks, AI-driven layoffs, and what the Fed should do next, Wolf dr...
Mar 06, 2026•40 min
Is Texas finally in play? Tara Palmeri sits down with Democratic strategist Alex Hoffman to break down the hottest Senate race in America. They dig into how James Talarico — a 30-something pastor and state rep who ran on faith, unity, and Texas values — beat Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary despite her national profile and Kamala Harris endorsement. Plus: the Republican civil war between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, why Trump's endorsement could decide the runoff, how the Colbert censor...
Mar 04, 2026•51 min
Antoine Verglas helped launch Melania Trump’s modeling career, creating some of her most iconic images for outlets like British GQ and Sports Illustrated — and his name appears hundreds of times in the Department of Justice files related to Jeffrey Epstein. V Spehar of Under the Desk News and Tara examine emails, photo shoots, visa assistance, financial mentorship for Verglas’s son, and a professional relationship that allegedly continued years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. The story raises b...
Mar 03, 2026•47 min
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Mar 02, 2026•32 min
How close is the link between Melania Trump's modeling career and Jeffrey Epstein's world? On this investigative episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara discusses her latest Vanity Fair reporting following her appearance on Katy Tur's MSNBC program. The conversation focuses on photographer Antoine Verglas, who launched Melania Knauss's American career with multiple shoots—including her iconic nude British GQ spread on Donald Trump's plane—and maintained extensive post-2008 conviction ties to Epst...
Mar 01, 2026•33 min
The relentless pursuit of truth in the Jeffrey Epstein case continues to expose cracks in the system—what happens when key documents vanish and powerful figures face scrutiny under oath? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara joins Nicolle Wallace on MS NOW to dissect the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files. The Trump Justice Department reviews whether it withheld critical materials, including multiple interviews with an accuser who alleged Donald Trump sexually a...
Feb 27, 2026•26 min
The DOJ’s Epstein release has raised more questions than answers, especially with key files mysteriously missing? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara is joined by V Spehar of Under the Desk News and forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson to dissect the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein saga. They examine Hillary and Bill Clinton's congressional testimony, including Hillary's claim of never meeting Epstein while ties to Ghislaine Maxwell remain evident, the absence ...
Feb 26, 2026•59 min
What defined President Trump's record-setting State of the Union address? On this postgame episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, White House reporter Marc Caputo joins for a live breakdown of the winners, losers, key moments, and immediate fallout from the speech. The discussion covers standout lines, audience reactions, policy signals on economy and immigration, opposition responses, and what the address means for the road ahead in Washington. Which moments from the SOTU will shape the next phase o...
Feb 25, 2026•35 min
Is Trump weaponizing lawsuits to silence critics and reshape media coverage? On this timely episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara speaks with media law professor Stuart Brotman about his new book, Free Expression Under Fire: Defending Free Speech and Free Press Across the Political Spectrum. The conversation explores the shifting landscape of free speech protections, from Trump's aggressive legal actions against outlets like the Wall Street Journal, pollsters, and others, to FCC pressures on br...
Feb 23, 2026•39 min
What hidden ties between Jeffrey Epstein and intelligence agencies allowed him to operate above the law for decades? On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara sits down with Michael Shellenberger of Public for an unfiltered conversation on the Epstein saga's deepest mysteries. They dissect newly surfaced details from emails, court files, and congressional demands for unreleased documents—including CIA connections, the role of powerful fixers, coded language in communications, unde...
Feb 22, 2026•1 hr 1 min
The Epstein shadow refuses to fade from Donald Trump's presidency—what does it reveal about power, cover-ups, and who really holds the narrative? On this unflinching episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, in a special collaboration with Charlie Sykes, Tara Palmeri joins Charlie to dissect why the Jeffrey Epstein story persists as radioactive unfinished business that no distractions, foreign crises, or narrative controls can bury. They break down Pam Bondi's dismissive congressional appearance and its...
Feb 21, 2026•48 min
Were the Royals warned about Prince Andrew's risky ties to Jeffrey Epstein, or did fears of blackmail, bribes, and hidden sex tapes keep everything buried until now? On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, royal historian and Prince Andrew expert Andrew Lownie returns for a deep dive into the explosive implications of Prince Andrew's arrest. Drawing from newly released Epstein files and his extensive research—including his trilogy on the disgraced royal—Lownie explores the mutually b...
Feb 20, 2026•33 min
The fallout from the Epstein Files has triggered a historic reckoning across the Atlantic. On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara appears as a guest on Nicolle Wallace's Deadline: White House on MSNBC to react to the stunning arrest of former Prince Andrew by UK authorities on suspicion of misconduct in public office tied to sharing confidential government information with Jeffrey Epstein—a development described as a once-in-400-years event for the British monarchy. The discuss...
Feb 20, 2026•34 min
What happens when a royal close to the throne faces arrest for misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, in collaboration with the Don Lemon Show, Tara Palmeri joins Don Lemon to break down the breaking news of former Prince Andrew's arrest by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The discussion unpacks fresh reports of police arriving at his home, allegation...
Feb 19, 2026•13 min
The shocking arrest of Prince Andrew on his 66th birthday marks a turning point in the long fight for Epstein accountability—what does this mean for the British monarchy and global justice efforts? On this explosive live episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, the focus turns to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, stemming from his role as UK trade envoy where he allegedly shared classified information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein long a...
Feb 19, 2026•36 min
Who would you add to the Epstein subpoena list, and why do their connections demand public testimony? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara shares her sleepless night compiling an explosive subpoena list of high-profile figures connected to Jeffrey Epstein—from former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Les Wexner to Bill Burns, Michael Cohen, the Maxwell brothers, celebrity chef Adam Perry Lang, journalists who advised Epstein, and many others including politicians, bankers...
Feb 18, 2026•22 min
What does Jeffrey Epstein's own words in newly uncovered emails really reveal about Virginia Giuffre's allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor? On this heated episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara breaks down explosive new details from the Epstein files, including a 2015 email exchange where Epstein fails to refute claims of sex with Virginia Roberts (Giuffre) while advising on image cleanup, alongside ongoing smear campaigns against victims and journalists reporting the truth. Tara reco...
Feb 17, 2026•1 hr 4 min
What if Jeffrey Epstein's protection wasn't just about money and connections, but something far more shadowy involving U.S. intelligence agencies? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara examines newly released records showing Epstein's attorneys formally requesting CIA and NSA files to prove his "affiliation" between 1999 and 2011—even after his 2008 conviction—prompting Glomar responses that neither confirm nor deny classified records. The discussion uncovers Epstein's meeting...
Feb 16, 2026•24 min
Why is the Department of Justice still hiding massive sections of the Jeffrey Epstein files even after Congress demanded full transparency? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri joins Chris Hayes to expose how the Department of Justice has redacted far beyond survivor protections in the Jeffrey Epstein files, despite the Epstein Files Transparency Act—passed nearly unanimously and signed by President Trump—explicitly limiting blackouts to victim identities only. Congre...
Feb 13, 2026•12 min
