The Tara Palmeri Show

The Tara Palmeri Show

Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! 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." Subscribe to her weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com

Episodes

October 13, 2025 30 mins
Gaza ceasefire day brings a historic hostage return—and tough questions about what changes next. Sally Lockwood (Dubai) and Tara Palmeri (New York) debrief with Israeli military analyst Amos Harel on Israel’s mood, Netanyahu’s coalition pressures, and how U.S. leverage and Qatar mediation pushed the deal through. We look at the contrast between Israeli homecomings and Palestinian prisoner releases amid Gaza’s devastation, whether T...
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Why is MAGA’s own star, Marjorie Taylor Greene, turning on her party during a government shutdown crisis? On this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara joins Abby Phillip on CNN to unpack the growing Republican rift as Speaker Mike Johnson faces heat from Americans—like a military spouse fearing for her children’s medication—over a shutdown threatening health care access and livelihoods. Tara dives into MTG’s stunning rebuke of G...
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Will the Democrats seize their newfound advantage as James Carville believes, or is their momentum at risk of slipping away? Legendary Democratic strategist James Carville returns to The Tara Palmeri Show, following his unforgettable debate with David Hogg on our platform, and he’s bringing a rare wave of optimism. The “Ragin’ Cajun” sees the Democrats finally hitting their stride, outmaneuvering Republicans in the government shut...
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What secrets lie behind the Epstein files, and why is the truth about Katie Johnson still shrouded in mystery? In this exclusive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara joins forces with Reed Galen, author of The Home Front, to dive deep into the unresolved allegations surrounding Katie Johnson, a Jane Doe who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump of heinous acts in 1994. Tara shares exclusive insights from her investigative rep...
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Which party is winning in the government shutdown chaos and how will it impact the midterm elections? Dive into the heart of Washington’s political swamp with Tara Palmeri as she unpacks the government shutdown’s impact on the November 2025 special elections with a top Republican strategist Jeff Roe. From the GOP’s internal battles over loyalty and messaging to the economic issues driving voters, we explore why neither party seem...
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The Gaza crisis drives this week’s State of the World as Sally in Dubai and Tara in New York unpack the intercepted aid flotilla, Israel’s plans, and why antisemitism is spiking in the UK and US. We talk media access to Gaza, humanitarian conditions, and how independent journalism survives without a big newsroom—plus celebrating Tara’s 100K subscribers. From the aid convoy standoff to the Manchester synagogue attack and broader sec...
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What secrets lie within Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous little black book? Join Tara Palmeri as she sits down with journalist and activist Nick Bryant, who a decade ago in 2015 became the first to uncover Epstein’s little black book and flight logs, revealing the dark web of power and influence surrounding one of the most notorious scandals in modern history. Nick shares his decades-long journey to expose the truth, the resistance he ...
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Could Trump’s shutdown be the key to keeping the Epstein files sealed? On this episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, explore the intensifying Epstein scandal as Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick brands the financier the greatest blackmailer ever, recounting a 2005 encounter at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse where a massage table setup raised alarms and prompted him to cut ties immediately. Contrasting DOJ and FBI findings deny ...
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Is Trump's government shutdown the ultimate loyalty purge for his administration? Join us for Tara Palmeri Live as we dive into the intensifying government shutdown, now serving as a loyalty test targeting disloyal federal employees and reshaping Trump's inner circle. Veteran media voice Dean Blundell breaks down the political fallout, from bureaucratic purges to the broader power grab in Washington. Check out Dean's incisive comm...
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What hidden connections could a U.S. senator have to Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle?In this exclusive episode, reporter and researcher Abi Baker and I to dive into my bombshell investigation from The Red Letter, uncovering Senator Lisa Murkowski’s ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and her husband, Scott Borgerson, through elite Arctic Circle conferences and powerful Alaskan donors. You can read the full investigation here: https://www.tara...
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What shocking connections between Jeffrey Epstein and the world’s most powerful figures were just exposed in newly released FBI files? In this explosive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, we dive into the latest drip of revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein saga, from Sarah Ferguson’s leaked emails praising her “supreme friend” to schedules linking Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and Bill Gates to Epstein’s orbit after his 2008 ...
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Can a 27-year-old social media star shake up Congress with a no-holds-barred approach to fighting Trump? Join Tara Palmeri on The Tara Palmeri Show as she dives into the bold, unapologetic world of Isaiah Martin, a Gen Z Democratic candidate running for Texas’s 18th district. With a massive TikTok following and a viral moment that landed him in jail for 30 hours, Martin is redefining political campaigns with his fiery rhetoric and...
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Why are Capitol Hill insiders trembling at the thought of the Epstein files seeing daylight, and who’s pulling strings to keep them buried? Tara Palmeri dives into the heated battle to unseal Jeffrey Epstein’s explosive documents, loaded with secrets that could upend Washington’s elite. Joined by investigative trailblazer Maritsa Georgiou and former Montana Senator Jon Tester, a longtime advocate for government transparency, we un...
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September 24, 2025 10 mins
What explosive secrets in the Epstein files could unravel Trump’s grip on power as the House vote to release them looms? In this gripping episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline: White House on MSNBC, diving deep into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal’s escalating firestorm. Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva’s special election victory delivers the 218th signature on Rep. Thomas Massie’s discharge ...
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What shocking secrets from Jeffrey Epstein's web are finally unraveling the British monarchy's darkest ties? In this riveting live episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, fearless journalist Tara Palmeri sits down with acclaimed investigative author Andrew Lownie to dissect his explosive new book that lays bare the tangled relationships between Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson (Fergie), Ghislaine Maxwell, and the late financier Jeffrey Epst...
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How are the silenced voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Epstein’s victims, and fearless journalists connected in a chilling effort to bury the truth? In this explosive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara dives deep into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, exposing shocking revelations about the cover-ups and the silencing of those who dare to speak out. From the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show to FBI Director Kash Patel’s admission ...
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Ghislaine Maxwell spoke for days to deputy attorney general Todd Blanche about Jeffrey Epstein, but what was the truth and what was fiction? In this jawdropping episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, we dive deep into the tapes of her testimony with forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson to unpack the truths and the lies, what she’s hiding and who she’s trying to protect. Dobson, from the hit podcast Intentionally Disturbing, dissect...
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What does the escalating crisis in Gaza mean for global diplomacy and the future of the Middle East? Join veteran journalists Tara Palmeri and Sally Lockwood in this powerful collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and State of the World. Broadcasting from New York and Jerusalem, Tara and Sally dive into the latest developments in the Middle East, including the UN’s recent declaration of genocide in Gaza, Israel’s ground offen...
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In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination, is our political rhetoric sparking violence or just reflecting our divides? In this captivating episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, we confront the aftermath of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s shocking death, exploring whether heated political rhetoric is to blame. Tara hosts a spirited but respectful debate between Cenk Uygur, progressive founder of The Young Turks, and Sh...
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September 14, 2025 57 mins
Why are the Epstein files still hidden, and what does Trump's opposition mean for justice? Join Tara Palmeri on this gripping episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, in collaboration with Larry Wilmore's Black on the Air, as they dive deep into the Jeffrey Epstein saga. From Thomas Massie’s bold push to release the Epstein files to Trump’s reported resistance, Tara unravels the layers of this complex story involving power, privilege, ...
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