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 26, 2025 46 mins
What does it take for a child diagnosed with severe autism to defy the odds and become a prime-time news anchor? In this raw episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, NewsNation's Leland Vittert shares the heart-wrenching story from his New York Times bestselling book Born Lucky. Diagnosed young with profound challenges—behavioral issues, sensory overload, and a 70-point IQ spread—Leland reveals how his parents rejected accommodations and...
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What single vote in Congress could finally force the release of the sealed Epstein files and expose decades of protected secrets? On this scintillating episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline: White House alongside Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva and former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg to break down the high-stakes standoff delaying Grijalva's swearing-in—and why her pot...
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What lingering trauma from Virginia Giuffre’s childhood made her so vulnerable to Epstein and Maxwell’s promises? Tara Palmeri sits down with V Spehar from Under the Desk News for a raw, unfiltered conversation about Giuffre’s heartbreaking memoir—her cycle of abuse starting at age 11, the brutal rapes she endured, and why she craved validation from Epstein’s inner circle even after the horror. They unpack the book’s unflinching d...
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What lessons from Virginia Giuffre's journey with Epstein's survivors still haunt us today? Tara Palmeri shares five raw truths she learned traveling cross-country with Virginia—knocking on doors of pilots, chefs, and house managers who once served Jeffrey Epstein—seeking validation over evidence, only to face slammed doors and silence; reflecting on her posthumous memoir Nobody's Girl, Tara unpacks why survivors are punished for ...
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What hidden networks of elite abusers does Virginia Giuffre's memoir expose, and why are they still walking free today? On this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara joins Erin Burnett on CNN's OutFront to unpack Nobody's Girl—Giuffre's unflinching account of enduring Jeffrey Epstein's sadistic chains, blackout-inducing torture, and assaults by a prime minister who choked her unconscious while Epstein dismissed her pleas. Drawing...
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What does Virginia Giuffre’s heartbreaking memoir reveal about the cost of seeking justice against powerful predators? In this powerful episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara dives into Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl, sharing personal reflections from their 2020 journey together to uncover the truth about Giuffre’s abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful associates. Joined by MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin on Nic...
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What secrets are still buried in the Jeffrey Epstein case, and why are powerful figures so reluctant to let them surface? In this explosive episode, a collaboration between The Tara Palmeri Show and Under the Desk News by V Spehar, Tara dives deep into the murky world of Jeffrey Epstein’s network, exposing the connections between elite powerbrokers and the scandal that continues to haunt both sides of the political aisle. From the...
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How did Virginia Giuffre’s book expose secrets that toppled Prince Andrew and shook the royal family? Join Tara Palmeri on a special edition of The Tara Palmeri Show as she appears on CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront, diving into the seismic news of Prince Andrew losing his royal title in the wake of Virginia Giuffre’s explosive book, Nobody’s Girl. Tara unpacks the historic fallout from Giuffre’s relentless fight for justice as a Jeff...
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October 17, 2025 45 mins
What drove Marjorie Taylor Greene to publicly break with Trump after years of unwavering loyalty? On this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Canadian political commentator Dean Blundell joins Tara Palmeri to unpack Pete Hegseth's failed "press pledge"—rebuffed by Fox News and others—sparking Pentagon leaks. They zero in on MTG's heel turn against Trump: blasting deportations hitting her construction firm, fuming over snubbed GOP ro...
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For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Tara's exclusive report on Katie Johnson: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-disappearing-epstein-jane-doe Tara's substack on James Carville: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/james-carville-thinks-the-democrats Tara's substack on Jeff Roe: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-sw...
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What happens when young Republican leaders' leaked Telegram chats reveal racist Hitler jokes and VP JD Vance dodges condemnation? On this riveting episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, on day 15 of the government shutdown, Politico exposes 2,900 pages of vile young GOP Telegram chats—racist, anti-Semitic, sexist trash like gas chamber jokes and N-word slurs—while plotting Trump's endorsement. JD Vance deflects instead of condemning, ...
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Trump Wants a Nobel Peace Prize for Israel’s Ceasefire — Does He Deserve It? After two years of conflict, Hamas releases hostages and a fragile ceasefire takes hold in the Middle East, with President Trump claiming victory and eyeing the Nobel Peace Prize despite only partial implementation of his 20-point plan. On this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, I break down my appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where heated debates er...
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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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