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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."
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With the 2026 midterms approaching, Jeffrey Epstein is back at the centre of American politics. Democrats are spending millions on Epstein-related campaign ads, Republicans are facing questions about the release of the files, and voters are increasingly concerned about government corruption.
Tara Palmeri sits down with former Trump White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci to discuss the political landscape ahead of the midterms, the growing influence of wealthy insiders, and the corruption concerns dominating Washington.
From the $36 million being spent on Epstein-related advertising to the Trump administration's handling of the files, Tara examines how the scandal has become a major election issue. She also looks at the involvement of Epstein survivors in political campaigns, the mysterious donors funding a travelling Epstein files exhibit, and why some survivors are uncomfortable with their experiences becoming political ammunition.
As Democrats push for further investigations into Trump's ties to Epstein, Tara asks whether either party is truly prepared to confront the powerful figures connected to the scandal.
Chapters:
0:00 – Anthony Scaramucci & America's Corruption Problem
1:01 – Why 2026 Is Being Called the Epstein Election
2:17 – Democrats Spend $36 Million on Epstein Ads
3:25 – Billionaire Leon Black & the Epstein Investigation
4:05 – Trump's Handling of the Epstein Files
5:15 – The Mysterious Epstein Files Reading Room
6:27 – Epstein Survivors Enter the Midterm Campaigns
7:38 – Virginia Giuffre, Pam Bondi & the Epstein Files
8:30 – Are Epstein Survivors Being Used Politically?
9:00 – Democrats Call for a Special Counsel
11:08 – Anthony Scaramucci Joins Tara Palmeri
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Why the Trump Kids Are Sweating a Democratic Takeover
Monday, October 26, 2026 • Duration 48:52
Read Tara Palmeri's insider reporting on the Trump family here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri/p/to-jared-from-abu-dhabi-with-love?r=1ili3&utm_medium=ios
A bombshell Vanity Fair report alleges that Jared Kushner's phone was compromised by Russian intelligence, exposing a secret UAE bank account allegedly containing billions of dollars. Kushner's lawyers deny the allegations, but the story raises serious questions about foreign money and its influence on American politics.
Tara Palmeri sits down with investigative journalist Casey Michel, author of *United States of Oligarchy*, to examine the growing influence of billionaires, foreign governments, and wealthy political insiders in Washington.
From a secret 2016 meeting at Trump Tower involving UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to his brother's reported 49% stake in the Trump family's cryptocurrency business, the financial connections run deep.
With the 2026 midterms approaching, Tara and Casey also explore why Elon Musk has so much at stake, the Trump family's overseas business dealings, Mark Zuckerberg's relationship with China, and why Democrats aren't immune to billionaire influence either.
**Chapters:**
0:00 – The Jared Kushner $2 Billion Allegations
1:21 – The Secret Trump Tower Meeting & UAE Money
1:55 – How Billionaires Are Getting Richer
2:28 – Why Elon Musk Is Sweating the Midterms
3:40 – Casey Michel on America's Oligarchy
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If Trump Sends Troops to the Polls, Who Stops Him?
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 17:57
In this episode of The Tara Palmieri Show, author Chris Whipple joins the discussion to analyze whether anyone can stop Donald Trump's worst instincts ahead of the midterms. The conversation addresses Trump's reported desires to deploy the National Guard and armed personnel to polling places, evaluating whether state-level election officials can serve as an effective safeguard against federal overreach. Whipple shares insights from his ten months speaking with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, exploring whether she can serve as the ultimate guardrail or if her tight bond with Trump renders her ineffective in stopping retribution and pardons for insurrectionists.
00:00 - Trump's plans for armed guards and the National Guard at polls
01:27 - Introducing Chris Whipple on Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
02:01 - Join the Red Letter newsletter
03:07 - Election safeguards: State officials vs. Federal overreach
05:49 - Why stealing the upcoming midterms would be difficult
08:34 - Surprising truth-tellers: John Ratcliffe and the Iran decision
10:23 - Predictions for congressional investigations and impeachment
11:29 - The delusion of Trump's presence helping midterm candidates
14:13 - Will Susie Wiles tell Trump hard truths or walk away?
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Why Trump fires the Women First w/ Chris Whipple
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 46:31
In this live discussion, Tara Palmeri sits down with renowned White House historian and best-selling author Chris Whipple to break down the latest shifts, personnel shakeups, and political fallout following the midterms.
We take an inside look at the West Wing dynamics, the history of presidential staff purges, and why women in leadership roles are often the first targeted during high-stakes political resets. Whipple brings deep historical context from his reporting on White House chiefs of staff and administrations to explain what these maneuvers signal for the future.
0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
02:15 – Breaking Down the Post-Midterm Shakeup
07:30 – Welcome White House Historian Chris Whipple
13:45 – History of West Wing Purges: How Past Presidents Handled Staff Overhauls
21:10 – The Power Dynamics: Why Women Often Face the Ax First
29:00 – Behind the Scenes: Chief of Staff Influence & Internal Clashes
35:40 – Audience Q&A / Live Chat Reactions
41:15 – Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts
#Politics #WhiteHouse #ChrisWhipple #TaraPalmeri #Midterms
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Megyn Kelly Attacked Me for Cornell 7 Reporting. She forgot her own past.
Monday, October 19, 2026 • Duration 20:55
For the interview that set Megyn Kelly off, go here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri/p/mattress-girl-on-cornell-no-one-on?r=1ili3&utm_medium=ios
After Megyn Kelly attacks Tara Palmeri for interviewing Emma Sulkowicz, the former Columbia University student known as "Mattress Girl," Tara fires back. From Kelly's criticism of sexual assault accusers to her own experience with Roger Ailes at Fox News, Tara examines the similarities between the two women's stories. Why are some women believed while others are dismissed?
Tara also revisits the Cornell 7 case, the pressures that prevent women from reporting sexual misconduct, and the role institutions play in handling allegations. Plus, a conversation with MeidasTouch's Ken Harbinger about Trump's new press secretary, her shaky first appearance, and the behind-the-scenes connections that helped her land the job.
#megynkelly #tarapalmeri #trump #politics #epstein
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“We’re About to Get Killed”: Inside the GOP Midterms Panic w/ Marc Caputo
Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 44:31
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With just three weeks until the midterm elections, Axios national political reporter Marc Caputo joins the show to break down the increasingly grim outlook for Republicans. We dive into the latest GOP panic, Trump’s super PAC (MAGA Inc.) finally opening its wallet, and the wild conspiracy theories surrounding the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. Plus, we discuss Trump’s controversial move to import Russian diesel, the sudden rise of new White House Press Secretary Katie Zakaria, and the internal MAGA drama surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle's potential ambassadorship.
Chapters:
00:00 - GOP Panic & Midterm Election Outlook
02:46 - Is Trump’s MAGA Inc. Finally Spending?
05:11 - Florida Governor's Race: Jolly vs. Donalds
07:42 - The James Talarico "Missing" Conspiracy in Texas
11:55 - MAGA Inc.'s Strategy & South Carolina Race
14:45 - High Diesel Prices & Trump’s Deal with Putin
19:37 - Can Democrats Actually Win Texas?
22:23 - Knives Out: MAGA Inc. Consultants Lobbying in Serbia
27:24 - GOP Pulls Funding in NC & Shifts Georgia Strategy
29:16 - Predictions: Control of the House and Senate
31:34 - How Katie Zakaria Became White House Press Secretary
35:26 - Kimberly Guilfoyle Drama & Greece Ambassadorship
39:16 - Final Midterm Predictions
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Why “Mattress Girl” Emma Sulkowitz Is Warning Us About Cornell Seven
Sunday, October 11, 2026 • Duration 17:20
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In 2013, Emma Sulkowicz was an anonymous Jane Doe at Columbia University before her "Carry That Weight" mattress performance thrust her into the national spotlight. Now, in the wake of the Cornell Seven lawsuit where another Jane Doe was outed by Michael Tracy, Emma discusses the cost of losing anonymity, public backlash, and finding peace as an acupuncturist 14 years later.
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00:00 - The 2013 Jane Doe Story
01:28 - The Cornell Seven Case & Michael Tracy
02:48 - Speaking Out & Institutional Resistance
04:42 - The "Carry That Weight" Mattress Performance
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06:37 - Sponsor: Lola Blankets
07:59 - Rejecting "Mattress Girl" & Graduation
09:05 - Finding Peace & Perspective After 14 Years
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13:10 - The Cost of Giving Up Anonymity
13:56 - Life as an Acupuncturist & Title IX Changes
15:45 - Conclusion & Supporting Independent Journalism
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Michael Tracey Won’t Apologize to the Cornell Jane Doe w/ Piers Morgan
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Duration 11:28
I break down my intense debate on Piers Morgan with online provocateur Michael Tracey after he published and subsequently deleted the alleged identity of the Jane Doe in the Cornell Seven case. Why does he consistently target sexual assault survivors and attempt to undermine high-profile claims? From his actions during the Jeffrey Epstein investigation to his flawed legal defense under the Sixth Amendment, we examine what really drives this behavior and the real-world dangers faced by victims who come forward.
#cornell7 #politics #piersmorgan
00:00 - Confronting Michael Tracey on Piers Morgan
02:00 - Questioning Tracey's Motivations & Funding
04:00 - Why Expose Jane Doe? Risks to Survivors
06:00 - The Sixth Amendment Flaw & Deleting the Post
08:00 - Independent Journalism & Closing Thoughts
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“It’s Going to Be a Tsunami” — GOP Braces for Midterm Wipeout w/ Marc Caputo
Sunday, October 4, 2026 • Duration 49:45
Are Republicans headed for a midterm wipeout—or will their biggest problem be voters who simply stay home?
Axios reporter Marc Caputo joins Tara Palmeri to break down the GOP’s worsening election outlook and the fear of a “red undertow”—Republican voters losing enthusiasm and sitting out the election.
From rising fuel costs and immigration backlash to Ken Paxton’s troubles in Texas and Florida’s Senate and governor’s races, Tara and Marc examine the pressures on Trump’s coalition. Can attack ads, campaign cash and redrawn congressional maps overcome voter frustration?
They also discuss what a Democratic House could mean for investigations and impeachment, why Trump’s support within his own party may be softer than it looks, and the political balancing act facing JD Vance ahead of 2028. Plus, a conversation about fears of federal agents at polling places—with Caputo distinguishing what he’s heard from what remains speculation.
Will voter frustration translate into a Democratic breakthrough, or can Republicans turn things around? Share your take in the comments.
#midtermelections #politics #trump
00:00 Inside the Republican Midterm Convention
04:35 Marc Caputo on GOP Polling & Voter Turnout
09:00 Campaign Ads, Senate Races & the Economy
13:20 Immigration Enforcement in Miami & Doral
17:26 Texas Politics: Ken Paxton & James Talarico
22:17 Florida’s Senate Race, Campaign Money & Maps
27:16 Trump’s Advertising, Approval Ratings & Voter Concerns
32:15 Debt, Impeachment & Election-Day Questions
37:15 Polling-Place Security: Reporting vs. Speculation
41:59 JD Vance, 2028 & Election Cybersecurity
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Why Sean Spicer Banned Me From the White House
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • Duration 31:11
When Sean Spicer wouldn’t grant me a White House pass, I had to report from outside the gates. It turned out to be some of the most productive reporting of my career.
I’m sharing what happened during my time at Politico, how I found sources without a credential, and why I think the White House briefing can be more theater than news gathering. With CNN, MSNBC and Politico facing a new access fight, I also explain why the press still needs to defend its place in the room. Then I answer your questions live.
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Chapters
00:00 The White House briefing room’s dirty little secret
01:19 How I became a Trump White House reporter
02:22 My clashes with Sean Spicer
03:05 The White House pass I couldn’t get
04:50 Reporting and breaking stories from outside the gates
06:30 The new White House press access fight
08:53 What reportedly triggered the ban
11:20 Why I did better reporting outside
13:41 How being inside can limit a reporter’s sources
15:36 Why access still matters
18:28 Live questions from viewers
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