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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

Greenville Budget Battle: Roads vs. Schools? County Councilman Kurt McGahee Sets the Record Straight

County Councilman Kurt McGahee joins The Tara Show to push back against claims that he's cutting school funding in Greenville County. In this detailed interview, McGahee breaks down the proposed $10 million reallocation to infrastructure, arguing it amounts to just 1% of the district's total budget—and won’t affect teacher pay or student resources. With the school district sitting on over $250 million in reserves and reporting a $78 million surplus last year, McGahee says it's time to prioritize...

May 19, 20257 min

**“They Got Away With It”: DOJ Revelations, Debt Crisis, and the GOP’s Collapse

In a searing monologue, this episode tackles explosive DOJ revelations, including admissions from the H.E.R. Tapes and the shocking confirmation that former FBI leadership will face no charges for their role in the Russia collusion hoax due to expired statutes of limitations. The show also dives into the economic abyss as Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating, exposing a bipartisan willingness to go broke. Chip Roy and other GOP truth-tellers are punished, while both parties embrace runaway ...

May 19, 202516 min

"Cover-Up and Cancer: Biden’s Hidden Diagnosis, Classified Confessions, and the Double Standard Exposed"

In this explosive broadcast, hosts unpack a stunning sequence of revelations surrounding President Joe Biden’s health and legal exposure—raising chilling questions about transparency, media complicity, and weaponized justice. The episode begins by dismantling the timeline of Biden’s alleged cancer diagnosis, exposing hints dating back to 2022—including public statements, suspicious absences, and a cryptic admission from his brother. Was his condition hidden to protect his re-election bid? And wh...

May 19, 202510 min

"Sabotage and Silence: Solar Grid Infiltration, China Trade Games, and Political Violence"

This explosive monologue weaves together national security, economic betrayal, and ideological extremism. It opens with a chilling revelation: Chinese-made solar inverters connected to U.S. energy infrastructure have remote shutdown capabilities—posing a potential act of war. From there, the discussion turns to the U.S.’s tangled economic relationship with China, exposing the futility of trade deals they never honor and questioning whether another deadly "coincidence" like COVID-19 could follow ...

May 19, 202515 min

Death Threats and Double Standards: Nancy Mace Confronts Media Bias and Political Violence

This intense segment tackles the disturbing normalization of death threats against Republican lawmakers, with a spotlight on Rep. Nancy Mace's recent visit to Greenville. Mace addressed the media's downplaying of a serious threat against her by referring to the 19-year-old suspect as a "teen," despite his adult status and the violent nature of his threat. The commentary criticizes media framing, political double standards, and the growing tolerance of extremist rhetoric on the left. Drawing para...

May 19, 202511 min

The Herd Tapes Joe Biden, Classified Docs & the Double Standard in Justice

In this explosive commentary, the host dissects the newly released "Herd Tapes," where President Joe Biden is heard discussing classified documents and his handling of them—raising serious legal and ethical questions. The transcript reveals Biden admitting to behavior that mirrors what former President Trump is being prosecuted for, yet facing no consequences. With sharp critique and detailed analysis, the episode highlights what the host calls the blatant double standard in the justice system, ...

May 19, 202516 min

The Plot Sickens: Did Biden's Inner Circle Hide Cancer Diagnosis

On this morning's show, Lee and Tara discuss explosive revelations surrounding President Biden’s health, raising serious questions about transparency and truth from his inner circle. From concealed cancer diagnoses and staged resignations to Biden’s own 2022 admission and conflicting media narratives, the duo dives deep into what they believe is a calculated deception. Plus, they examine the timing of these stories in relation to the release of the Hur tapes, suggesting it's all a distraction. T...

May 19, 202510 min

Trump's budget goes down in flames: Did the GOP do it to protect America? Plus James Comey's greatest hits and even Dems praise the Middle East trip and

Conservatives refused to push President Donald Trump's budget out of committee (which you may have heard first here on Red Meat), so let's discuss how if they didn't, what's happening in California could happen to the rest of the country. Plus, James Comey threatened with arrest over Tweet and Trump's Middle East trip gets raves even from Biden staffers.

May 16, 202534 min

Full Show - "Truth Unleashed: Border Battles, Biometric Surveillance, and Fighting for Freedom"

In this hard-hitting Friday episode of The Tara Servatius Show, Tara tears the lid off government hypocrisy, open border chaos, and the creeping surveillance state. From explosive new revelations about the biometric tracking of Americans to Representative Nancy Mace’s court battle over a violent threat, Tara connects the dots between lawlessness at the border and lawfare against conservatives. Listeners weigh in during an "Open Line Friday" experiment, bringing passionate takes on illegal immigr...

May 16, 20252 hr 6 min

“Trump’s $2 Trillion Middle East Tour Sparks Political Firestorm Amid Deep State Allegations”

President Trump concludes a landmark Middle East tour with multitrillion-dollar investment and arms deals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, signaling a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign relations. While Trump is greeted with royal treatment abroad, political tensions explode at home. The commentary takes aim at President Biden’s foreign policy failures, the Democratic Party’s alleged sympathy for extremist causes, and the mainstream media’s fading control over public perception. With sharp cri...

May 16, 202530 min

"8647 & The Shadow War: FBI Secrets, Trump Assassination Plots, and the Battle for America's Future"

In a gripping two-part exposé, Tara peels back the layers of former FBI Director James Comey’s cryptic “8647” post—suggesting it carries veiled threats tied to alleged assassination attempts on Donald Trump. From Iranian operatives given FBI-cleared visas to 30,000 pages of documents still hidden from Congress, Tara makes the case that federal institutions may be actively shielding dangerous truths. The conversation expands to global stakes—highlighting Trump’s transformative foreign policy vict...

May 16, 202530 min

"Target 47? Unpacking the '86' Tweet, FBI Allegiances, and Assassination Fears"

In this two-part deep dive, host Tara investigates the firestorm ignited by former FBI Director James Comey's cryptic “86 47” tweet—seen by many as a coded threat against Donald Trump. The episodes explore the origins and mob-linked meaning of “86,” the political weaponization of language, and shocking claims about the FBI’s role in enabling plots against Trump, including the visa approval and release of an Iranian-linked assassin. Featuring insights on the broader implications of assassination ...

May 16, 202532 min

"Open Line Friday: Free Speech, Threats, and Border Chaos"

In this special "Open Line Friday" episode, Tara Servatius experiments with taking live listener calls, addressing why she typically avoids them during peak morning hours. The show dives deep into pressing topics, including Representative Nancy Mace’s court appearance over an assassination threat, escalating violence tied to illegal immigration, and the Biden administration's border failures. Passionate callers weigh in on issues ranging from political violence and media bias to grassroots actio...

May 16, 202534 min

Trial Run of Open Line Friday: Callers Weigh In on Violence, Immigration, and Political Fear

Tara Servatius opens the phone lines for a special trial run of “Open Line Friday,” taking live calls from listeners on a range of hot-button issues. She explains her usual stance against calls during her high-stakes morning show, but makes an exception amid breaking news involving Rep. Nancy Mace and threats against her life. Topics include political intimidation, the refusal to prosecute threats, the impact of illegal immigration, and a tragic gang-style killing in South Carolina. Callers offe...

May 16, 202519 min

Church Camp, Culture Wars, and Canceling Springsteen A Friday Free-for-All

In this wide-ranging and unfiltered Friday segment, Tara and Lee riff on everything from Kid Rock's viral critique of liberal protestors to navigating teen dating in a divided America. Tara shares a candid story about convincing her 13-year-old son to attend church camp—to "scope the honeys"—as a strategy for finding like-minded, conservative girls. The conversation veers into pop culture, with jabs at Bruce Springsteen's overseas comments on Trump, and frustration over what they see as leftist ...

May 16, 20259 min

"Decoded Threat? The '86 47' Tweet, James Comey, and Rising Fears of Political Violence"

In this explosive episode, we dissect the controversy surrounding former FBI Director James Comey’s now-deleted tweet featuring seashells arranged to read “86 47”—a sequence many interpret as a veiled threat to former President Donald Trump. Host Tara unpacks the mob-era meaning of "86," details Trump's recent assassination attempts, and examines the FBI's alleged mishandling of terror suspects linked to those plots. With sharp analysis and urgent commentary, this episode exposes what some see a...

May 16, 202515 min

Shockwaves in D.C. and Abroad: Trump’s Middle East Power Plays & Democrat Silence

In a week marked by global headlines and domestic political upheaval, Axios and Politico report rare praise from Biden officials and senior Democrats for Donald Trump's bold, fast-moving foreign policy moves. From AI chip diplomacy with Saudi Arabia to high-stakes negotiations in the Middle East, Trump is garnering unexpected respect—even from across the aisle. Meanwhile, Democrats are embroiled in chaos at home, defending ICE facility raids and activist judges aiding criminal fugitives. With Eu...

May 16, 202512 min

8647: Unpacking the Message Behind Comey’s Post and the FBI’s Shadowy Role

In this explosive segment, Tara dives into former FBI Director James Comey’s cryptic “8647” post and unpacks its chilling implications in light of alleged assassination attempts on Donald Trump. With connections to Iranian terror plots, FBI inaction, and withheld government records, Tara outlines a dark web of intrigue pointing to deep institutional cover-ups. She ties it all together with foreign policy shifts, media manipulation, and economic wins under Trump’s leadership, arguing that the est...

May 16, 202516 min

Trump's Foreign Policy Reversal and the Deep State Revelation: Iran, Comey, and Campus Crackdowns

In a fiery and controversial segment, hosts analyze former President Trump's bold policy pivot in the Middle East, revoking over 2,000 visas and reimposing sanctions on Iran, while issuing stark nuclear warnings. The conversation exposes alleged connections between the Democratic Party and Iranian-backed protests, with claims of ideological alignment and foreign funding. The segment also dives into explosive accusations against former FBI Director James Comey, tying him to the Russia collusion n...

May 16, 202510 min

Trump's Middle East Tour, Historic Deals, and Mounting Political Tensions

President Trump wraps up his first foreign tour of his second term with unprecedented investment and arms deals totaling over $2 trillion across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. As he visits Abu Dhabi’s Royal Palace and the Abrahamic Family House, political commentators highlight the strategic implications of these agreements—particularly in contrast with Biden’s past efforts to isolate Saudi Arabia. The segment dives deep into critiques of the Democratic Party, the media, and former FBI Direct...

May 16, 202514 min

Trump's Historic Middle East Trip: Realigning Global Power Through Business and Tech

In this fiery and controversial commentary, hosts dissect former President Donald Trump’s recent Middle East tour, framing it as a monumental pivot in U.S. foreign policy. The discussion highlights major tech and AI partnerships, unprecedented business deals, and a unified regional approach that seeks to sideline China’s influence. Contrasting Trump's strategy with Democratic leadership, the episode dives deep into issues of American identity, economic policy, immigration, and global alliances—a...

May 16, 202512 min

Full Show - “Power, AI, and Politics: Unveiling America’s Greatest Strategic Threats”

In this urgent, unfiltered analysis, today's full set of transcripts dives deep into the global power struggle between the U.S. and China, exposing how artificial intelligence, energy dominance, and foreign policy are colliding to reshape the 21st century. From Trump’s strategic moves in the Middle East to the quiet rise of the UAE as an AI superpower, the conversation reveals how China is outpacing America in energy infrastructure—threatening to leave the U.S. behind in both technology and manu...

May 15, 20252 hr

Silent Invasion & Stolen Innocence: China's Cyber Grip and America’s Migrant Child Crisis

This powerful and unsettling deep dive exposes two alarming threats facing the United States. First, it details China's escalating cyber warfare campaign, including confirmed intrusions into U.S. water systems, nuclear facilities, and the electrical grid—threats the Biden administration has allegedly downplayed despite tacit admissions from Beijing. It examines the implications of rogue communication devices hidden in Chinese power inverters and the chilling vulnerability of American infrastruct...

May 15, 202533 min

The Strategic Battle Over Rare Earth Minerals, AI, and Immigration: Trump vs Biden on Global Influence and U.S. Future

This detailed discussion explores the geopolitical and economic stakes behind recent U.S. foreign trips, focusing on rare earth minerals, AI development, and shifting alliances with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. It contrasts Trump’s approach to re-engaging key partners with Biden’s policies, highlighting impacts on the U.S. dollar, China’s growing influence, and the AI race. The conversation also delves into U.S. immigration strategies, the controversy over refugee resettlement, and the po...

May 15, 202529 min

“Breaking News: Freedom Caucus to Hold Up Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill: The Medicaid Debate: Myths, Facts, and Economic Risks in Today’s Political Landscape”

This commentary breaks down the heated Medicaid debate, exposing common Democratic talking points and clarifying who actually faces cuts under the current Republican proposals—focusing on illegal immigrants and fraud prevention. It also highlights concerns about federal spending, work requirements for Medicaid recipients, and the potential economic fallout from a shaky bond market. Insightful political analysis reveals how both parties influence healthcare policy amid growing fiscal challenges.

May 15, 202529 min

America’s AI and Energy Challenge: The Battle for Global Leadership and the Truth Behind Trump’s China Strategy

This comprehensive overview explores the critical intersection of AI innovation, energy production, and geopolitical strategy shaping America’s future. It highlights how China’s aggressive investments in energy capacity and rare earth minerals position it ahead in the AI race, while U.S. energy policies risk causing blackouts and industrial decline. The discussion also reveals the strategic significance of Trump’s recent Middle East trip and dismantles widespread misconceptions about his trade n...

May 15, 202530 min

The Real AI and Energy Race Why Trump’s Saudi Trip and China’s Power Surge Matter for America’s Future

This detailed analysis breaks down the high-stakes global competition centered on AI, rare earth minerals, and energy production. It explains why America risks falling behind China in the AI arms race due to critical energy limitations and restrictive policies. The discussion covers the strategic importance of the Middle East’s emerging AI leaders, China’s massive investments in coal-powered electricity, and how U.S. political decisions on energy and tariffs are shaping the manufacturing and tec...

May 15, 202516 min

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Agency Cuts Amid Legal Battles and Migrant Uprisings

This analysis explores the recent federal judge’s injunction against Donald Trump’s proposed cuts to 21 federal agencies, highlighting the role of liberal judges and legal strategies designed to thwart Trump’s agenda. It examines congressional inaction on nationwide injunction reform, potential constitutional solutions like abolishing judgeships, and frustrations over the judiciary’s expanding power. The report also covers escalating migrant unrest in Texas detention centers, Democratic influenc...

May 15, 202510 min

Medicaid Myths and Fiscal Reality Debunking Democrat Talking Points on GOP Cuts

In this fiery commentary, critics take aim at Democratic claims that Republican-led Medicaid cuts are cruel, exposing what they describe as misleading narratives and lack of detail. The discussion highlights alleged Medicaid abuse by illegal immigrants and fraudsters, argues for work requirements for able-bodied recipients, and warns of the economic dangers of unchecked federal spending. Featuring RFK Jr.’s testimony and Rep. Ralph Norman’s insights, the segment underscores the tension between f...

May 15, 20259 min
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