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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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Episodes

Theft, Fraud & Fascism Doge, Biden, and the Deep State Deception

This explosive segment dives into predictions of Dogecoin becoming the biggest theft in history, uncovers massive federal credit card fraud, and reveals a declassified Biden-era plan to surveil and silence conservatives, gun owners, and religious Americans for noncriminal behavior. With billions saved from fraud and terrifying government overreach exposed, this is a must-hear breakdown of economic corruption and creeping authoritarianism.

May 08, 20259 min

AI, Counseling, and the Collapse of Trust: From Grok Addicts to Fake Jobs

This fiery and fast-paced segment dives into the growing dependence on AI for therapy, advice, and even medical opinions—highlighting personal experiences with Elon Musk's Grok and raising concerns about AI replacing human connection. It then shifts gears into a scathing critique of economic data under the Biden administration, accusing the Bureau of Labor Statistics of fabricating millions of jobs and drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes. Expect passionate commentary on technology, trust,...

May 08, 202516 min

From Tower Trauma to Iranian Threats Bureaucracy, Blowback, and Bold Talk

This fiery segment covers everything from air traffic controllers taking 45 days of paid leave after a brief radio outage—mocked as bureaucratic excess—to Trump's hardline stance on Iran amid assassination plots. Hosts criticize outdated FAA systems, government waste, and Democratic leniency toward Iran, while championing privatization, Reagan-era firmness, and Trump's warning to "blow them up" to neutralize nuclear threats.

May 08, 202511 min

Contempt, Courts & Control Florida AG Defies Judge Over Immigration Crackdown

In this fiery commentary, the host blasts judicial overreach, alleged deep state sabotage, and Republican inaction—while praising Florida AG James Uthmeier and Gov. DeSantis for defying a federal judge to keep arresting illegal immigrants. The episode frames this as a pivotal battle in the fight to preserve red states from turning blue through mass immigration and lawfare tactics against Trump allies.

May 08, 202515 min

Deep State Maneuvers and GOP Complicity The Battle Over the D.C. District Prosecutor

In this explosive segment, concerns are raised over Senator Thom Tillis’ role in blocking prosecutor Ed Martin, potentially enabling a Democrat-led legal strategy to jail Trump allies. The discussion outlines a three-part plan to protect the deep state through control of the FBI, DOJ, and especially the D.C. District Court, with warnings of a looming constitutional crisis and political weaponization of the justice system.

May 08, 202511 min

Full Show - Behind the Curtain: Trade Wars, Border Battles, and COVID Truths in America’s Political Showdown

In a sweeping and provocative commentary, today's conversation connects the dots between shifting global trade dynamics under Trump, the weaponization of immigration policy, and explosive claims about the origins of COVID-19. With India aligning on tariffs, U.S. border enforcement militarized, and investigations into Fauci and U.S.-funded research gaining traction, the narrative exposes what the mainstream media allegedly won’t cover. From judicial overreach to voter roll controversies in Arizon...

May 06, 20252 hr 2 min

"Military Purge Reversal and Global Power Shift: What U.S. Media Isn’t Telling You"

This broadcast explores two major stories ignored by mainstream American media: the Pentagon's plan to cut top military brass, viewed as a reversal of what the host calls a “Marxist purge” under Obama, and a foreign report that India has accepted all U.S. trade demands under Trump, signaling a major shift in global alliances. Tying both narratives together, the host argues that powerful institutions at home and abroad are being challenged by nationalist and constitutionalist movements—developmen...

May 06, 202533 min

"Battlegrounds at Home and Abroad: Military Strikes, Pentagon Shakeups, and the Fight for Control"

This combined segment explores two interconnected battlefronts: the U.S. military's intensifying campaign against Iran-backed Houthi forces in the Red Sea, and a sweeping internal overhaul of Pentagon leadership. Framed as both a global and domestic struggle, the host argues that recent moves—like the dismissal of top-ranking officers—signal a push to reverse years of ideological capture within the military, restore constitutional accountability, and reorient national defense toward serving the ...

May 06, 202529 min

"Bioweapons, Global Power Shifts, and Media Silence: Inside the Week That Changed Everything"

Donald Trump's executive order banning gain-of-function research abroad, coupled with RFK Jr.’s explosive claims about Fauci’s bioweapons history, signals a seismic reckoning in U.S. public health policy. Simultaneously, India quietly aligns with the U.S. in the trade war against China, marking a dramatic geopolitical turn. With mainstream media largely silent, these interconnected events reveal a deeper struggle over transparency, power, and the future of global influence.

May 06, 202530 min

Crisis at the Crossroads: Border Security, COVID Origins, and the Fight for America’s Future

From explosive investigations into COVID-19's U.S.-linked origins to the political and legal battles over border enforcement, deportation policy, and voter integrity, this commentary weaves together the key flashpoints shaping America’s current political landscape. As RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and others push for accountability, the stakes in this fight for truth, security, and democratic legitimacy have never been higher.

May 06, 202529 min

"Harvard Under Fire: Federal Backlash Over Alleged Lawbreaking, Racial Discrimination, and Terror Ties"

A scathing letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon accuses Harvard of violating federal law by defying Supreme Court rulings on race-based admissions, harboring anti-American sentiment, and enabling visa access for individuals linked to terrorist groups. The explosive claims, echoing Trump-era rhetoric, warn of potential loss of federal funding and suggest elite universities may be complicit in turning campuses into ideological battlegrounds, with further action likely against institutions...

May 06, 202511 min

"Trump's Gain-of-Function Ban, RFK’s Explosive Fauci Claims, and a Shifting Global Power Play"

In a whirlwind of breaking developments, Donald Trump signs an executive order banning gain-of-function research in foreign countries, while RFK Jr. delivers a bombshell interview detailing the U.S. government's controversial history with bioweapons research and Anthony Fauci's alleged role in past lab leaks. Meanwhile, India pivots toward the U.S. in the global trade war, signaling a major geopolitical shift—and it’s all happening under the radar of mainstream media.

May 06, 202513 min

"Power Struggle in D.C.: Ed Martin, Deep State Resistance, and the Fight Over the U.S. Attorney's Office"

A political showdown is unfolding over control of the powerful U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., as Senator Thom Tillis blocks Trump’s nominee, Ed Martin—a move critics say empowers entrenched establishment forces. The transcript explores the broader implications of this battle, including allegations of judicial corruption, the stakes in ongoing investigations into federal corruption, COVID origins, and voter fraud, and how this fight reflects growing tensions between Trump and congres...

May 06, 202513 min

"Two Wars: Foreign Strikes and a Military Purge—What’s Really Going On?"

This segment dives into two major unfolding conflicts: the U.S. military's escalating strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, and what the host calls a "purge" of the Pentagon’s top brass initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Framed as a correction to a decade-long politicization of the military, the speaker alleges that these moves aim to restore operational integrity and counter what they describe as a Marxist-aligned leadership installed during the Obama and Biden administr...

May 06, 20259 min

"Climate Truth for the Backseat: What Schools Aren’t Telling Your Kids"

In this impassioned broadcast aimed at young listeners riding to school, the host challenges mainstream climate change narratives taught in public education, highlighting recent data showing Antarctic ice sheet growth. He urges parents to turn up the volume and explains why he believes climate fear is used as a tool for government control. Drawing on historical patterns and solar science, he argues that cooling, not warming, is underway—and that capitalism, not carbon, is the real target.

May 06, 202511 min

"India Bows to Trump: U.S. Leverage Shifts Global Trade Dynamics"

In this segment, the host criticizes the U.S. media for ignoring international developments and highlights a report from The Kenya Times claiming India has accepted all U.S. trade conditions under Donald Trump. Framing the move as a major geopolitical shift, the monologue argues that Trump’s tariff strategy is forcing global realignments, including a weakened China and a recalibrated India—developments largely ignored by mainstream American outlets.

May 06, 20258 min

"Reversing the Purge: Pentagon Cuts and the Battle for Military Leadership"

In this fiery monologue, the host discusses the Biden-era technical issues before diving into a sweeping critique of U.S. military leadership, alleging a Marxist purge initiated under President Obama and celebrating recent moves by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reduce high-ranking officers. The segment frames these cuts as a reversal of ideological corruption within the Pentagon and ties them to broader concerns about censorship, constitutional rights, and the military's role on American soi...

May 06, 202512 min

"Uncovering the Hidden Crisis: Tariffs, Trafficking, and a Government’s Dark Secrets"

Today’s explosive coverage dives deep into stories the mainstream media won’t touch. From massive riots erupting in China as Trump’s tariffs cripple their economy, to RFK Jr.’s bombshell claim that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services acted as a “collaborator in child trafficking,” losing track of 300,000 migrant children — this episode is a wake-up call. We also hear Tulsi Gabbard raise alarming questions about U.S. funding for dangerous bioweapons research, suggesting the Pentagon ...

May 05, 20252 hr 4 min

"The China Meltdown: How Tariffs, Deflation, and Civil Unrest Are Shaking a Superpower"

China is facing its most severe economic crisis in decades—triggered by massive U.S. tariffs, a deflationary spiral, and collapsing factories across the nation. In this urgent exposé, we explore how Trump-era trade policies have accelerated China's economic unraveling, leading to mass layoffs, unpaid workers flooding the streets, and growing fears of social upheaval. With the Communist Party under pressure and nationalist rhetoric failing to contain unrest, this is more than a trade war—it's a g...

May 05, 202533 min
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