The Tara Palmeri Show

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1. If Trump Sends Troops to the Polls, Who Stops Him?

   22 oktober 2026 · 18 min

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   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. Lees meer

   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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2. Why Trump fires the Women First w/ Chris Whipple

   21 oktober 2026 · 47 min

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   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. Lees meer

   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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3. Megyn Kelly Attacked Me for Cornell 7 Reporting. She forgot her own past.

   19 oktober 2026 · 21 min

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   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 Lees meer

   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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4. “We’re About to Get Killed”: Inside the GOP Midterms Panic w/ Marc Caputo

   15 oktober 2026 · 45 min

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   Read more of my exclusive reporting here https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/were-about-to-get-absolutely-killed?r=1ili3&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer&triedRedirect=true Lees meer

   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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5. Why “Mattress Girl” Emma Sulkowitz Is Warning Us About Cornell Seven

   11 oktober 2026 · 17 min

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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.
   #politics #cornell7 #newyork

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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
   12:04 - Sponsor: OneSkin Eye Cream
   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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6. Michael Tracey Won’t Apologize to the Cornell Jane Doe w/ Piers Morgan

   6 oktober 2026 · 11 min

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   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. Lees meer

   #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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7. “It’s Going to Be a Tsunami” — GOP Braces for Midterm Wipeout w/ Marc Caputo

   4 oktober 2026 · 50 min

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   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? Lees meer

   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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8. Why Sean Spicer Banned Me From the White House

   27 september 2026 · 31 min

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   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. Lees meer

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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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9. The Woman Behind Pete Hegseth’s Paranoid Pentagon

   8 september 2026 · 59 min

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   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 earned the nickname "Yoko Ono" inside the building. Lees meer

   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 for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show.

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10. Nancy Mace Says I “Rape Shamed” Her Over Trump—and That Was Just the Beginning

    6 september 2026 · 24 min

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    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 for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Lees meer

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