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The Tara Show

Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!
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Netanyahu Drops Bombshell: Iran Tried to Assassinate Trump Twice — And the U.S. Intelligence Community Is Silent

In a stunning revelation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate Donald Trump not once, but twice — directly contradicting statements by U.S. intelligence officials. Fox News host Bret Baier and former CIA operatives react in real time, while Dan Bongino and Kash Patel cast doubt on the depth of domestic intelligence transparency. The segment explores the murky battle over classified documents, the deep state's grip on intelligence agencies, and the alarmi...

Jun 16, 202516 min

Foreign Influence, Domestic Unrest, and Political Backpedaling: America at a Crossroads

Across two searing segments, the conversation exposes the growing threat of foreign interference in American politics, with China named as a key player in influencing U.S. leaders like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna confronts Walz over documented ties to Chinese-backed organizations, while alarming evidence points to CCP-funded chaos in American streets—from ICE facility sieges to leftist-led protests. The second transcript delves into Donald Trump's controversial reversal o...

Jun 16, 202512 min

China's Influence, Street Chaos, and Political Hypocrisy: A Deep Dive into U.S. Leadership Compromise

In this fiery monologue, concerns about Chinese influence in U.S. politics take center stage as Rep. Anna Paulina Luna confronts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party, raising alarms about national security and foreign-backed domestic unrest. The episode examines street violence allegedly funded by foreign actors, ICE facility attacks, and the radical left’s growing aggression. Also under fire: Donald Trump's walk-back on hardline immigration promises, prompti...

Jun 16, 202516 min

From Father's Day Golf Glory to Constitutional Decay: A Tale of Two Americas

The conversation begins with a lighthearted celebration of JJ Spaun’s stunning 64-foot putt and a heartfelt Father's Day moment with his family—but quickly shifts into a scathing political commentary. The hosts unpack alleged overreach by the Biden administration, censorship, politicized law enforcement, and illegal immigration enforcement double standards. They criticize paid protest tactics, media misinformation, and President Trump’s recent policy reversals on illegal immigration raids—arguin...

Jun 16, 202511 min

Iran, Assassination Plots, and America's Divided Allegiances: Netanyahu Drops a Bombshell

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignites controversy by claiming Iran attempted to assassinate Donald Trump—twice—linking it to a broader narrative of U.S. political divisions and foreign entanglements. This explosive commentary dissects the tangled relationship between Iran and U.S. foreign policy, alleging that the Democrat Party has propped up a regime bent on nuclear capability and global terrorism. With accusations of censorship, intelligence cover-ups, and Chinese involvement in t...

Jun 16, 202515 min

Father’s Day Reflections and Iran’s Nuclear Crisis: Israel’s Secret Strikes and U.S. Involvement

Tara and Lee kick off the show with personal stories from a memorable Father’s Day weekend before diving into a seismic geopolitical shift in the Middle East. They unpack Israel’s bold military operations inside Iran to disrupt its nuclear ambitions, the strategic disinformation campaign involving Trump and Netanyahu, and the broader implications of Iranian-backed attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea. With rumors of regime destabilization in Iran and the possible involvement of U.S. bunker-bust...

Jun 16, 202511 min

Full Show - Turning Tides: Global Espionage, Bioweapons, Cultural Backlash & America’s Political Fault Lines

Today’s broadcasts expose seismic shifts across the globe and at home. Israel’s Mossad secretly launches drones from inside Iran, signaling a collapse of Iranian power. Meanwhile, Trump faces a trade-off between rare earth mineral access and national security after China flexes its grip—forcing the U.S. to accept 500,000 Chinese students, even after a bioweapon smuggling attempt. Back in the U.S., cultural and political tensions explode. Gallup polling shows Democrats retreating from trans ideol...

Jun 13, 20252 hr 1 min

H1:”CIA Secrets, Iran’s Reckoning, and the Fall of American Proxy Power”

Across two explosive broadcasts, Tara dives into the unraveling of decades-long U.S. foreign policy missteps—from the covert CIA coup known as Operation Ajax to the billions funneled into Iran under Democrat leadership. She breaks down Israel's recent precision strike that eliminated Iran’s top military brass and possibly ended the CIA’s proxy era. With Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Taliban all linked to U.S.-backed operations through USAID, the implications are massive. These episodes expose the sh...

Jun 13, 202530 min

H2:"Fire in Iran, Fury in D.C.: Israel Strikes and the CIA's Funding Fallout"

In a powerful breakdown of recent events, Tara exposes a historic 48-hour period of global upheaval. As Israel targets and eliminates key Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders, Tara explores the implications for freedom in Iran—and the echoes of Operation Ajax. Simultaneously, the U.S. House votes to defund USAID, NPR, and PBS, challenging the CIA’s alleged role in financing foreign dictatorships and terrorist-linked NGOs. With billions funneled to adversaries like the Taliban and Hamas, Tara ques...

Jun 13, 202529 min

H3:”From Sanctuary City Denials to Global Flashpoints: Exposing the Left’s Lies and Iran’s Threat

Across two powerful segments, Tara unpacks the layers of deception shaping both domestic and international crises. First, she spotlights the stunning denials from Democrat governors during sanctuary city hearings—despite public records showing their support for illegal immigration protections. She reveals how these leaders use “wink-wink” tactics to stoke unrest, only to feign ignorance when violence erupts. Then, Tara pivots to Israel’s high-stakes military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastruct...

Jun 13, 202531 min

H4:”Global Power Shifts: Israel's Covert Ops, China's Leverage, and America's Internal Reckoning”

Two explosive stories converge: Israel’s Mossad pulls off a covert drone strike from inside Iran, signaling a potential collapse of Iran's influence as its proxy Hezbollah backs down. Meanwhile, America faces a sobering reality—China’s grip on rare earth minerals forces Trump into a humiliating compromise, allowing 500,000 Chinese students to remain in the U.S., even after a bioweapon smuggling incident. Domestically, the chaos escalates. Democrats defend lawlessness as Senator Padilla disrupts ...

Jun 13, 202532 min

Mossad’s Covert Strike in Iran, China’s Bioweapon Threat, and Democrat Double Standards Exposed

A bombshell revelation: Israel’s Mossad built a covert drone base inside Iran to launch direct strikes against missile launchers. Meanwhile, U.S. security is under threat as Trump reluctantly allows 500,000 Chinese students—after a CCP-tied bioweapon smuggler was caught. Why the sudden change? Rare earth mineral leverage. The episode exposes how China is using America’s economic dependency as a bargaining chip. Also: growing Democrat hypocrisy—violent “oversight” from Senator Padilla, Biden’s sa...

Jun 13, 202516 min

Trump’s Immigration Reversal Sparks Outrage: Amnesty, Backlash, and 4D Confusion

Tara dives deep into Donald Trump's surprising and chaotic immigration comments—initially suggesting long-term illegal immigrants like hotel and farm workers should be allowed to stay, only to reverse himself hours later after massive backlash. Tara slams the move as rewarding lawbreaking and playing into the left’s violent tactics, comparing Trump’s statements to Biden’s open-border policies. She calls out corporate abuse of illegal labor for profit and exposes how the immigration issue is tied...

Jun 13, 202510 min

Sanctuary Cities, Democratic Denial, and the Looming Threat of Iran: A Wake-Up Call

In this explosive monologue, Tara dives into the shocking hypocrisy revealed during sanctuary city hearings, where Democrat governors blatantly denied support for policies they previously championed. She exposes how Democratic leadership foments unrest while denying accountability, recounts disturbing reports of obstruction during violent ICE protests, and ties it all to a broader agenda of deception and authoritarian ambition. Shifting focus to global threats, Tara analyzes Israel’s strategic s...

Jun 13, 202515 min

"Operation Ajax, Regime Change, and the Iranian Reckoning: A Historic Turning Point"

Tara dives into a sweeping analysis of the Iranian crisis, from the recent assassination of top Iranian officials to the deep roots of the current regime in the CIA-led coup of 1953, known as Operation Ajax. With Israel taking decisive action and Iran vowing nuclear retaliation, Tara argues that we’re witnessing a once-in-a-generation moment where history may correct itself. She calls for the complete dismantling of the Ayatollah's regime, tying Iran’s global terrorism links to Biden-era foreign...

Jun 13, 202511 min

"Fire, Freedom, and Fallout: Iran’s Regime Shaken as U.S. Funding Faces Historic Cut"

Tara delivers a fiery monologue on the dramatic developments in Iran and D.C.—a potential turning point in global power and American foreign policy. As Israel eliminates top Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders, echoes of Trump’s past strikes resound. But the real shockwave? Congress’s vote to defund USAID, NPR, and PBS, cutting the financial lifeline used by the CIA to prop up hostile regimes. Tara connects the dots from the CIA’s Operation Ajax in the 1950s to Biden’s billions allegedly sent to...

Jun 13, 202517 min

“Fiery but Peaceful”: Iran’s Regime Crumbles as Israel Strikes and U.S. Funding Faces Reckoning

In a historic 48-hour shift, Tara delivers a searing breakdown of Iran’s unraveling regime and the U.S. institutions that helped prop it up. As Israel takes out top Revolutionary Guard leaders—mirroring Trump’s past actions—the Biden-backed billions funneled through USAID and the CIA face rare scrutiny. Tara connects the dots from Operation Ajax in the 1950s, which birthed Iran’s dictatorship, to the congressional vote that may finally slash USAID’s global influence. From Taliban funding to Hama...

Jun 13, 20259 min

Israel Strikes Back: The End of Operation Ajax and CIA Proxy Wars

In a stunning 48-hour span, Israel delivers a crushing blow to Iran's military leadership and nuclear ambitions, signaling a turning point in decades of covert conflict. This segment explores the historical roots of Iran’s regime, tracing back to CIA-backed Operation Ajax, and exposes how U.S. funding through USAID may have bolstered terrorist proxies like Hamas and the Taliban. With top Iranian generals dead and covert funding pipelines under fire, host Tara outlines how this could mark the dow...

Jun 13, 202512 min

Israel Strikes Back: Ending Operation Ajax and Crippling Iran's Regime

In a historic turn of events, Israel has launched a decisive military campaign against Iran, taking out key regime figures and nuclear infrastructure in what some are calling the conclusion of Operation Ajax—an era marked by CIA manipulation and Iranian oppression. This segment breaks down the significance of the strikes, the deep-rooted history of CIA interference in Iran, the covert funding of terror groups like Hamas through USAID, and the geopolitical shift now unfolding. Is this the beginni...

Jun 13, 202512 min

Full Show - The Tara Show: DOJ Investigations, Foreign Influence, and America's Internal Struggles

On today’s edition of The Tara Show, President Trump reveals that his Department of Justice is actively investigating who is financing the armored and organized rioters in Los Angeles. Tara dives into concerns about foreign influence, highlighting China’s dependency on American consumers and the financial leverage the U.S. still holds. She also addresses the controversial issue of noncitizen voting and growing cartel influence in America’s cities. From global economic tensions to internal subver...

Jun 12, 20252 hr 2 min

H1:Crisis & Cajun Fries: From Fast Food Rankings to National Security Warnings

What starts as a light-hearted rant about fast food fry rankings—including McDonald’s shocking fall and Bojangles’ spicy rise—quickly escalates into a fierce examination of America’s most urgent threats. The host slams Iran’s nuclear ambitions, cartel infiltration in U.S. cities, and media silence on criminal raids tied to money laundering and human trafficking. Backed by fiery listener texts, the commentary draws sharp lines between fries, foreign policy, and the future of national security—all...

Jun 12, 202531 min

H2: “The China Trap & Cartel Cover-Up: How Biden’s Blunders Empowered Espionage and Crime”

In this two-part exposé, major geopolitical and criminal revelations collide. First, the show dissects a misleading China trade announcement, revealing that U.S. concessions—including student visa deals—came just as Chinese operatives allegedly attempted to smuggle a bioweapon into the country. Trump, boxed in by Biden’s shuttering of American rare earth mines, is left with little leverage as China controls global supply chains. Meanwhile, a massive ICE raid in Los Angeles targeting a cartel-run...

Jun 12, 202529 min

H3:Trump’s Foreign Policy Reckoning and the Cartel-Democrat Nexus: A Deep Dive into Defunding, Diplomacy, and Domestic Fallout

In this explosive two-part analysis, Trump’s $9.4 billion rescission bill is framed as more than just a budget maneuver—it's a strategic test to force Republicans to defund USAID, NPR, and PBS, institutions accused of indirectly empowering America’s enemies. The commentary outlines how USAID allegedly funneled billions to the Taliban and Al Qaeda, and explores Trump's controversial diplomatic concessions to maintain the petrodollar system amid global instability. The second half shifts focus to ...

Jun 12, 202529 min

“No Kings” Rally and the Cartel Connection: Democrat Leadership, Violent Protests, and the Federal Standoff

This fiery segment unpacks the “No Kings” rally in Spartanburg—organized by Upstate South Carolina Democratic Socialists—as a symbolic flashpoint in a broader ideological battle. While the event invokes Revolutionary War themes, the speaker rebukes the group for co-opting the language of liberty to push socialist goals, accusing them of undermining the very rights won in 1776. The commentary then escalates to explosive allegations about Democrat leaders, cartel ties, and violent protests in Los ...

Jun 12, 202510 min

Trump's Defunding Test: Rescission Bill Targets USAID, NPR, and PBS Amid Cartel Crackdown

In a fiery political commentary, the speaker unpacks President Trump’s $9.4 billion rescission bill—a strategic test vote targeting controversial federal programs like USAID, NPR, and PBS. The segment alleges that USAID has funneled billions to enemies like the Taliban and Al Qaeda, while Trump’s efforts aim to halt these flows and expose Congressional resistance. The discussion pivots to the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy, suggesting diplomatic deals with hostile actors were necess...

Jun 12, 202515 min

Countdown to Conflict: Israel Poised to Strike Iran as Global Tensions Erupt

A potentially historic military operation is unfolding as CBS reports Israel is fully prepared to launch a strike on Iran. With uranium enrichment violations confirmed by the IAEA and fears of nuclear material reaching terror groups like Hamas and the Houthis, the U.S. has begun evacuating non-essential personnel from the Middle East. This explosive broadcast connects the dots between Iran’s nuclear deceit, Chinese drone support, and weak U.S. deterrence, arguing that failure to act decisively c...

Jun 12, 202510 min

"China Trade Deception, Bioweapon Shocks & the Cartel Nexus: The Hidden Costs of Biden’s Rare Earth Gamble"

In this fiery segment, the host breaks down a so-called "China trade deal" that’s anything but. Despite media buzz, key tariffs remain untouched while the U.S. agrees to welcome Chinese students—days after intercepting an alleged Chinese bioweapon. The episode dives deep into how Biden-era rare earth policy left Trump cornered in negotiations, granting China leverage over U.S. supply chains. It also uncovers the true nature of an ICE raid in L.A.—not a simple immigration sweep, but a cartel mone...

Jun 12, 202515 min

"No Kings, Just Comrades? Spartanburg Protest Sparks Fury Over Socialist Ties and Cartel Connections"

A deep dive into the upcoming "No Kings" protest in Spartanburg reveals what the host calls a deceptive grassroots image masking deeper ties to the Upstate South Carolina Democratic Socialists of America—and possibly beyond. With fiery rhetoric, the segment connects the event to a broader narrative of socialist infiltration, Democrat collaboration, and cartel-linked voter manipulation. From a controversial Instagram photo with Rep. Jim Clyburn to allegations of illegal immigrant-driven political...

Jun 12, 202511 min
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