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The Tara Palmeri Show

The Tara Palmeri Show

Tara Palmeri 275 Episodes Jul 24, 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

BREAKING: Did the DNC Just Hand Kamala 2028?
BREAKING: Did the DNC Just Hand Kamala 2028? Jul 24, 2026 424 The DNC has voted to make South Carolina the first primary state for 2028, reshuffling the early voting calendar and likely bumping Iowa out of the window entirely. Tara breaks down what it means for Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg — and floats a wildcard 2028 name on the Republican side (hint: it's not who you think). Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters cov
The Math Behind Every Successful Revolution
The Math Behind Every Successful Revolution Jul 21, 2026 3072 Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Julia Angwin joins Tara Palmeri to discuss her new book, On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in the Age of Fear. Drawing on stories from whistleblowers, journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens around the world, Angwin explains why authoritarianism thrives on fear—and why collective, nonviolent action has historically been its greatest weakness.
From Putin to Trump: 5 Times FIFA Bent the Knee
From Putin to Trump: 5 Times FIFA Bent the Knee Jul 19, 2026 642 FIFA calls itself the guardian of the world's game — but pull back the curtain, Tara Palmeri argues, and it looks less like a sports body and more like a global power broker where politics and money matter more than soccer. In this documentary-style breakdown, Tara is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger, author of "Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the W
What Harvey Weinstein’s Threat Taught Me About Power
What Harvey Weinstein’s Threat Taught Me About Power Jul 13, 2026 2427 Tara Palmeri opens the show with a deeply personal story about being threatened by Harvey Weinstein early in her journalism career—and explains how that experience shaped her reporting on powerful men. Then, joined by Stuart Stevens, she breaks down the fallout from Graham Platner's withdrawal from the Maine Senate race, Donald Trump's latest legal setback in the E. Jean Carroll case, and what the
Why the Epstein Scandal is Trump’s Watergate
Why the Epstein Scandal is Trump’s Watergate Jul 10, 2026 835 Tara Palmeri joins MSNBC to discuss President Trump's growing political challenges, from the escalating conflict with Iran and criticism from his own supporters to renewed scrutiny over the Epstein investigation, legal setbacks, and questions about government transparency. The conversation also examines what a Democratic-controlled Congress could mean for future oversight and investigations ahead
Will Graham Platner Drop Out? The Pattern I Couldn’t Ignore
Will Graham Platner Drop Out? The Pattern I Couldn’t Ignore Jul 7, 2026 3076 As new allegations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner send shockwaves through the race, party leaders—including Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Chuck Schumer—pull their endorsements and call for him to step aside. Tara Palmeri breaks down the latest developments, Platner's response, the political fallout, and why she believes the allegations point to larger questions ab
Will Trump STOP 60 MILLION women from voting?
Will Trump STOP 60 MILLION women from voting? Jul 1, 2026 1088 Stacey Abrams—a two-time former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, joins Tara Palmeri for a conversation about the future of the Democratic Party, the 2028 election, and what voters should demand from the next generation of leaders. Abrams argues that the focus shouldn't be on personalities—but on candidates who can deliver results for Americans and strengthen democracy. Tara Palmeri is one of t
Stacey Abrams SLAMS Supreme Court: "Failure for Democracy"
Stacey Abrams SLAMS Supreme Court: "Failure for Democracy" Jun 30, 2026 2336 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
Is Congress Really Ending Aid to Israel?
Is Congress Really Ending Aid to Israel? Jun 29, 2026 1664 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
What is Leon Black hiding about Epstein?
What is Leon Black hiding about Epstein? Jun 26, 2026 1099 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 Pro-Life Congresswoman Cammack Didn’t Want This Interview Aired
Why Pro-Life Congresswoman Cammack Didn’t Want This Interview Aired Jun 25, 2026 1114 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
What Happens When a Pro-Life Congresswoman Needs an Abortion?
What Happens When a Pro-Life Congresswoman Needs an Abortion? Jun 21, 2026 3553 Tara Palmeri sits down with Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack of Florida for a wide-ranging and unusually candid conversation. A former Capitol Hill chief of staff before she was elected, Cammack draws on both sides of the power dynamic to describe a culture she calls "college 2.0" — late nights, alcohol, lobbyists, and a steep imbalance that she argues lets harassment flourish among members an

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