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The Tara Palmeri Show

The Tara Palmeri Show

Tara Palmeri 275 Episodes Oct 11, 2026

Tara Palmeri, a seasoned political journalist, offers an insider's look at the highest levels of power in Washington, D.C. With deep sourcing and unvarnished reporting, she goes beyond headlines to reveal the intrigues of the political class. The show features interviews and analysis from her fifteen years covering national politics and foreign affairs, including stints at ABC News, POLITICO, and Puck. Palmeri also hosts a weekly newsletter, The Red Letter, on Substack.

Episodes

Why “Mattress Girl” Emma Sulkowitz Is Warning Us About Cornell Seven
Why “Mattress Girl” Emma Sulkowitz Is Warning Us About Cornell Seven Oct 11, 2026 1040 Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.ARTICLE.COM/TARA and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://www.Lolablankets.com by using code PALMERI at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Get
Michael Tracey Won’t Apologize to the Cornell Jane Doe w/ Piers Morgan
Michael Tracey Won’t Apologize to the Cornell Jane Doe w/ Piers Morgan Oct 6, 2026 688 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 A
“It’s Going to Be a Tsunami” — GOP Braces for Midterm Wipeout w/ Marc Caputo
“It’s Going to Be a Tsunami” — GOP Braces for Midterm Wipeout w/ Marc Caputo Oct 4, 2026 2985 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
Why Sean Spicer Banned Me From the White House
Why Sean Spicer Banned Me From the White House Sep 27, 2026 1871 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,
The Woman Behind Pete Hegseth’s Paranoid Pentagon
The Woman Behind Pete Hegseth’s Paranoid Pentagon Sep 8, 2026 3547 Pete Hegseth needs $67 billion to keep his war in Iran funded — and it's Republicans, not Democrats, standing in his way. Tara breaks down the Pentagon purge and why senators like Tillis and Ernst say he's "lost my confidence." Plus: Jasper Craven, author of God Forgives, Brothers Don't, joins to unpack the childhood insecurities driving Hegseth's Department of War — and why his wife Jen has earne
Nancy Mace Says I “Rape Shamed” Her Over Trump—and That Was Just the Beginning
Nancy Mace Says I “Rape Shamed” Her Over Trump—and That Was Just the Beginning Sep 6, 2026 1442 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. 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 fo
Leon Black REFUSES Epstein Subpoena: Inside Epstein’s World of Powerful Men
Leon Black REFUSES Epstein Subpoena: Inside Epstein’s World of Powerful Men Sep 3, 2026 3518 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. 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 fo
Nancy Mace: Trump Threw Me Away Over Epstein
Nancy Mace: Trump Threw Me Away Over Epstein Aug 30, 2026 2533 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TARA at https://www.oneskin.co/TARA #oneskinpod Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Co
James Carville Sounds Off: Dems in Revolt, Midterm Predictions & Kushner’s Hakeem Jeffries Meeting
James Carville Sounds Off: Dems in Revolt, Midterm Predictions & Kushner’s Hakeem Jeffries Meeting Aug 26, 2026 2703 Democratic strategist James Carville joins me to break down the November midterms—and why a growing rift inside the Democratic Party could threaten its chances of taking back power. Carville dissects the map, the DSA revolt, and where Democrats go from here. Plus: why he’s piping hot over Jared Kushner’s closed-door meeting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Tara Palmeri is one of the m
MASS EXODUS: Trump’s A-Team Is Gone — Except Natalie Harp
MASS EXODUS: Trump’s A-Team Is Gone — Except Natalie Harp Aug 23, 2026 2093 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. 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 fo
Why The Government Has Released Less Than 2% of The Epstein Files
Why The Government Has Released Less Than 2% of The Epstein Files Aug 16, 2026 1448 Tara Palmeri discusses what we still don't know about Jeffrey Epstein, why survivors say they have been ignored by the Department of Justice, and the mystery surrounding the vast amount of Epstein evidence that remains unseen. Palmeri discusses the missing Epstein videotapes, the FBI's handling of the files, why whistleblowers may be afraid to come forward, Epstein's alleged connections to powerf
Why Stacey Abrams Still Won’t Concede the 2018 Georgia Election
Why Stacey Abrams Still Won’t Concede the 2018 Georgia Election Aug 14, 2026 565 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. 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 fo

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