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Cosmopolitics by Elise LabottWhy Spicer is targeting Tara Palmeri, plus White House infightingThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.cosmopolitics.newsThank you Elise Labott, Cly0076, Marcie Alexander, Karen Burns, John Philp, and many others for tuning into my live video with Tara Palmeri! Join me for my next live video in the app.2025-04-2702 min
Timcast IRLMS-13 Story BURNS Democrats, Media PANICS Tries To Get Off Immigration Story w/ Tara PalmeriTim, Phil, Shane, & Elaad are joined by Tara Palmeri to discuss Democrats' support for MS-13 backfiring, the corporate press targeting Pete Hegseth in another Signal chat hoax, Tim Pool debating journalist Tara Palmeri on defending Pete Hegseth, and Andrew Cuomo being criminally referred to the DOJ over the 'COVID nursing home disaster.'Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere)Phil @PhilThatRemains (X)Shane @ShaneCashman (everywhere)Elad @ElaadEliahu (X)Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere)Guest:Tara Palmeri @TaraPalmeri (everywhere) 2025-04-222h 11
The Jesse Kelly ShowMS-13 Story BURNS Democrats, Media PANICS Tries To Get Off Immigration Story w/ Tara PalmeriTim, Phil, Shane, & Elaad are joined by Tara Palmeri to discuss Democrats' support for MS-13 backfiring, the corporate press targeting Pete Hegseth in another Signal chat hoax, Tim Pool debating journalist Tara Palmeri on defending Pete Hegseth, and Andrew Cuomo being criminally referred to the DOJ over the 'COVID nursing home disaster.' Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Shane @ShaneCashman (everywhere) Elad @ElaadEliahu (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Tara Palmeri @TaraPalmeri (everywhere) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-222h 06
Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriMaureen Dowd on ‘Claudius' Trump, Whitmer’s Wrecking & Clooney for President?Tara Palmeri sits down with Maureen Dowd to talk about her latest release, Notorious. Their conversation covers everything from Elon Musk and Donald Trump to the shifting dynamics of American politics. Dowd reflects on her decades in journalism, offering a look at Washington’s current challenges and the media’s complicated relationship with figures like Trump. She also touches on her writing process, Gretchen Whitmer’s photo misstep, and the growing demand for political leaders who balance authenticity with a touch of showmanship.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Maureen DowdProducer: Devon R...2025-04-1549 min
The Chuck ToddCastThe Chuck Toddcast - How To Cover Trump As An Independent Journalist With Tara PalmeriOn this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck dives into the new waters he’s swimming in—the world of independent media and journalism.He shares his concerns about attacks on the free press by the Donald Trump administration and the lack of a unified pushback from the media. He explains how the erosion of local news sowed the seeds of public distrust, and he expresses his goal to help rebuild media from the ground up.Later, he’s joined by independent journalist Tara Palmeri to dissect the new media landscape.Tara describes her jo...2025-04-091h 16
Andrew Yang PodcastDisaster Looms — Will Democrats Step Up Before It’s Too Late?In this episode, journalist Tara Palmeri joins Andrew for an insider breakdown of the Democratic Party turmoil. They analyze the party's leadership decisions, Elon Musk's growing political influence, and Cory Booker's viral 25-hour "performance" aimed at rebuilding party morale. Is time running out for Democrats to consider an early primary challenge to restore confidence and direction? Plus, hear their bold predictions on who might actually run for president in 2028.Watch the episode on YouTubeGot a question for Andrew? Hit us up at mailbag@andrewyang.com!2025-04-071h 02
Mea CulpaTariff Lies, Commerce Dies + A Conversation With Tara PalmeriToday on Mea Culpa, I am joined by Tara Palmeri, an investigative political journalist who has worked for publications like Puck and Politico. Now she is the author of “The Red Letter” on Substack and hosts her own YouTube channel. We discuss a rather turbulent week of news from the Trump administration about Trump’s new tariffs to Signal-Gate. Using Tara’s experience as a global journalist and my deep knowledge of Trump, we predict how the world will react to Trump’s new policies and what is in store for our international relationships.Thanks to...2025-04-071h 15
Larry Wilmore: Black on the AirTara Palmeri on ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’ and ‘The Red Letter’Larry is joined by political journalist Tara Palmeri, writer of ‘The Red Letter’ Substack and host of The Ringer podcast ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’, to discuss all of the latest buzz shaking up Washington D.C. They begin their conversation by analyzing the possible political repercussions of Trump’s new tariffs. This leads into a talk about the viability of a third Trump term and a detailing of the apparent unseriousness of the president’s current cabinet officials (13:13). After the break, Larry and Tara turn their eyes left toward new reporting on the covering up of Joe Biden’s mental state dur...2025-04-061h 01
The Home FrontKeeping it Real with Independent Journalist Tara PalmeriToday, Reed is joined by independent investigative journalist Tara Palmeri. They discuss how growing up working-class helps keep perspective, why the White House staff loathes Elon Musk, and whether the Democrats are in their Tea Party moment,Follow Tara:
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The Jim Acosta ShowMichael Cohen discuss Trump's recession talk and journalist Tara Palmeri delves into her decision to join independent media.Thank you Julie Bogart, Michael Cohen, Tara Palmeri, Melissa Rossi, Robin Russell, and many others for tuning into my live video with Tara Palmeri and Michael Cohen! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe2025-03-101h 00Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriMAGA Senator Jim Banks on Short-Term Tariff "Pain," Trump’s Fullback Elon, and How the Midwest Can Grow With MAHATara is joined by freshman Senator Jim Banks (R-Indiana) to discuss Trump’s policy decisions in the first month of his second term, including whether he views Elon Musk as a conflict of interest for the Trump administration, his level of concern over potential tariffs hitting his home state, what to make of the MAHA movement, and his thoughts on whether the GOP’s upcoming tax cuts will continue to benefit corporations and billionaires over working people.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at p...2025-02-2045 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriRep. Brendan Boyle on the DOGE-Heads and How the Democrats Lost P.A.In this special episode, recorded live in front of a group of students at American University in Washington, D.C., Tara Palmeri talks with Pennsylvania representative Brendan Boyle about what went wrong in the state in the 2024 election, Elon Musk's takeover of Washington, Donald Trump's current approval rating, Chuck Schumer's strategies to counter Trump's agenda, why Boyle believes it's no use to look back on the 2024 election, and much more.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the...2025-02-1255 min
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #684: Chris Hayes, Rep. Byron Donalds, Tara PalmeriBill’s guests are Chris Hayes, Rep. Byron Donalds, Tara Palmeri (Originally aired 2/7/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-02-081h 02Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriSenator John Fetterman on the Latest in Gaza, "Toxic" Democrats, and Why They Can't Win Over White MenHost Tara Palmeri welcomes Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) for a wide-ranging conversation about President Trump's plans for Gaza, how he views Trump's flurry of executive orders in the first three weeks of his presidency, Trump's ties to the tech billionaires, Elon Musk's increasing role in the government, why the Democrats can't secure votes from white men, and so much more.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara...2025-02-0651 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriAll the Tea From the DNC Elections With Party Insider Alex HoffmanHost Tara Palmeri begins by discussing the latest moves from the Trump administration and the ripple effects they could send throughout the economy. Then, Democratic insider Alex Hoffman tells Tara about what he witnessed at this past weekend’s DNC elections, where the party selected Minnesota’s Ken Martin to help the Democrats rise from the ashes over the next four years. The two discuss what Martin’s election means for the party’s future, how Kamala Harris fits into the party moving forward, the need for the Democrats to run an autopsy report on what went wrong in 2024, and more...2025-02-0439 min
13th & Park"Let's Talk" with Tara Palmeri | 13th & ParkSend us a textTara Palmeri, Senior Political Correspondent for Puck and host of The Ringer’s podcast Somebody’s Gotta Win, joins us to break down the latest political headlines, including the ever-unfolding ‘Trump Show’ and the TikTok tug-of-war, along with the journey that shaped her career in political journalism. She sits down with Adam Goodman on this special episode of 13th & Park!www.ballardpartners.comSubscribe to Tara's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraPalmeriFollow Tara on X: https://x.com/tarapalmeriListen to Somebody’s Gotta Win: https://www.theringer...2025-02-0318 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriHow History Will Judge Joe Biden with Presidential Historian Doug BrinkleyAs President Biden prepares to leave American politics after 50 years of service, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins Tara Palmeri to reflect on Biden’s legacy. Will the history books remember him fondly for his dedication to the American people, or will a controversial final year in office overshadow President Biden's lifetime of work? Plus, the two discuss what President-Elect Donald Trump could do to help or harm the legacy of his predecessor over the next four years.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ’The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.ne...2024-12-3150 min
Ted Hesser PodcastTara Palmeri: A Real Life Political Journalist.In this episode, I sit down with Tara Palmeri, a senior political correspondent for Puck News, who shares her experiences from the campaign trail and insights into the intense world of presidential politics. We discuss the gladiatorial nature of modern politics, the pressures on political journalists, the impact of environmental and public health issues like the Duke Energy nuclear plant, and shifts in political party demographics. Tara highlights the challenges of maintaining ideological neutrality, the role of investigative journalism, and how media dynamics are shifting towards more independent sources. We also delve into the Democratic Party's internal struggles and the...2024-12-0753 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriMartin O’Malley on His DNC Chair BidIn a special Black Friday edition of the program, Tara Palmeri is joined by former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley, who recently announced his decision to run for chair of the Democratic National Committee. First, O’Malley discuses what went wrong in the presidential election for the Democrats and how the Democrats plan to learn from their mistakes. Then, the two discuss the political future for Kamala Harris, how to change the perception of the Democratic Party, and why O’Malley thinks he’s the right man to steer the ship for the DNC moving forward.For...2024-11-2958 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriElection Night Blame Game With Alex ThompsonTara is joined by Axios national political correspondent Alex Thompson to discuss the state of the Kamala Harris campaign as it heads down the home stretch toward election night. They talk about Donald Trump’s undisciplined rhetoric over the last couple of weeks, examine the obstacles Harris has had to overcome since her nomination, and debate who will receive the most blame from the candidate who loses.Tune in to see Tara and friends on 'Election Night Live With Brian WIlliams' streaming on Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday, November 5th. Coverage starts at 5 p.m...2024-11-0548 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriTeam Trump “Rabid” in PA, and Rep. Dingell on the State of MichiganTara starts the pod by catching us up on the Trump campaign's struggle to control the fallout in Pennsylvania over some of the controversial comments made during his Madison Square Garden rally, and Kamala Harris’s closing campaign speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Tara is then joined by Michigan congresswoman Debbie Dingell to talk about the tireless work she’s doing with Team Harris to secure the Great Lakes State's electoral votes as we near election day.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and th...2024-10-3138 min
The Warning with Steve SchmidtOur FINAL 2024 Election Predictions | A Conversation with Tara PalmeriWhile there may be less than two weeks until Election Day, there's still plenty to discuss before the final votes are cast. Steve Schmidt and Senior Political Correspondent Tara Palmeri break down the state of both campaigns, early voter turnout and how everyone is feeling in the final stretch.
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The Bakari Sellers PodcastEntering the Electoral Homestretch With Tara PalmeriBakari and Tara Palmeri, Puck senior political correspondent and host of ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win,’ merge podcasts to discuss why both parties feel like they’re heading toward victory in November (1:43), undecided voters and whether or not they actually exist (20:28), what President Kamala Harris’s cabinet could look like (33:15), and predictions on what to expect after Election Day (36:50).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Tara PalmeriProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Chris SuttonExecutive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-09-2654 min
Citizen McCain with Meghan McCainHave We Become Numb to Political Chaos? ft. Stacey Kaiser & Tara PalmeriMeghan McCain, co-host Miranda, and psychotherapist Stacey Kaiser dive into the wild world of Chimp Crazy, the shocking HBO Max documentary about people who keep dangerous chimpanzees as pets. They explore the deep psychological reasons behind this obsession and its risks before shifting to a discussion on how Americans are coping with political exhaustion and election fatigue. Later, political correspondent Tara Palmeri joins to offer her expert analysis on the upcoming election, including Trump’s associations with controversial figures and Donald Trump Jr.'s rumored affair. Packed with insights and juicy political gossip, this episode has it all!2024-09-181h 09
The Town with Matthew BelloniKamala’s Hollywood Connections: Do They Help or Hurt?Matt is joined by Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri to discuss Hollywood’s place in the 2024 election now that Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee. They talk about Kamala’s close Hollywood ties, including her close friendship with Disney’s head of TV, Dana Walden; the upcoming debate on ABC; and the current state of the Hollywood fundraising apparatus (02:44).For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here.Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.comHost: Matt BelloniGuest: Tara...2024-08-1433 min
The Megyn Kelly ShowKamala Harris' Shadow Presidency, and Which "White Dude" Harris Will Pick as VP, with Ben Shapiro, Tara Palmeri, and Shelby Talcott | Ep. 850Megyn Kelly is joined by The Daily Wire's Ben Shapiro, host of The Ben Shapiro Show, to discuss Democrats and out of touch celebrities trying to promote and rebrand Kamala Harris, the "vibe shift" among the left, how Trump and the GOP can counter the messaging, the embarrassing "white women" Zoom call for Harris, the upside and downside of JD Vance as Trump's VP pick, if you should have picked someone like Glenn Youngkin, the media war against Vance, the talking point from the left and media that "JD Vance is weird,” how nothing can compare to Kamala Harris and...2024-07-291h 37
The Bill Simmons PodcastBiden Drops Out, a USA Hoops Six-Pack, and ‘Heat 2’ Ideas With Bryan Curtis, Tara Palmeri, Sean Fennessey, and Chris RyanThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Bryan Curtis and Puck’s Tara Palmeri to discuss President Joe Biden’s sudden announcement that he’s no longer running for reelection (02:11). They dive into what’s next for the Democratic party, whether Vice President Kamala Harris will become the next candidate, Biden’s crumbling inner circle, how Donald Trump’s campaign could shift, and so much more. Next, Bill does a six-pack NBA observation that includes his thoughts on Team USA, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and more (42:43). Also, Bill is joined by The Ringer's own Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan to discuss s...2024-07-221h 33Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriHannity, Carlson, and Murdoch Battle for Trump’s VP PickTara is joined by Puck senior correspondent and media guru Dylan Byers to talk about the proxy war taking place in conservative media, a battle being fought by the likes of polarizing personalities like Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Rupert Murdoch. It’s a war centered on Donald Trump’s prospective vice president pick, and each of these media magnates has their opinions on whom Trump should select as his running mate. Then, Tara and Dylan get into Thursday night’s big presidential debate and the pressure CNN carries on its shoulders to turn this debate into a civilized evenin...2024-06-2547 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriIs There Really a Biden Crime Family?Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Politico and author of ‘The Bidens,’ Ben Shreckinger, to discuss the Hunter Biden gun trial verdict. They detail the history of events that led up to this moment, dive deep into the Bidens’ stature in Delaware, and shine a light on a story they worked on as colleagues that peeled back the layers of the President's family drama a few years ago. Tara and Ben then pivot to Hunter’s tax trial coming up in September and discuss how the GOP may use his legal woes against Team Biden politically.For mo...2024-06-1332 min
The Buck Sexton ShowBuck Brief - Democrats United All GOP Behind Trump with Tara PalmeriBuck Sexton is joined by Tara Palmeri, a senior political correspondent. They discuss the Hunter Biden trial and its implications. She shares her involvement in reporting on Hunter's firearm case and the community's sentiments towards him, noting how the incident unfolded and the reactions from both sides. They deliberate on potential impacts on the Biden campaign if Hunter is convicted, exploring the strategic considerations and contrasting perspectives within the Democratic Party. Additionally, they reflect on the evolving landscape of political discourse and the challenges of navigating partisan perceptions as a journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-1235 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriMelania Vs. Jill: Battle for the White HouseTara is joined by New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers to discuss Katie’s latest book, ‘American Woman: the Transformation of the Modern First Lady, From Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden’. They begin by shining a light on Melania Trump’s role during her time at the White House and breaking down all the ways that Jill Biden is helping out her husband both in the administration and on the campaign trail. Katie and Tara then share journalistic notes on the difference in press access between the Biden and Trump camps, how the Biden family scandals are portrayed in the medi...2024-03-1945 min
Converging Dialogues#319 - Somebody's Gotta Win the 2024 US Presidential Election: A Dialogue with Tara PalmeriIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Tara Palmeri about the 2024 US Presidential election. They discuss why there is rematch of the 2020 US Presidential election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Biden’s challengers, Biden’s age, and the Democrats “bench.” They talk about feelings mattering more than policy, immigration, predictions, and many more topics. Tara Palmeri is a Senior political correspondent at Puck and host of the Ringer’s election podcast, “Somebody’s Gotta Win.” Previously, she has worked as a journalist for Politico and ABC News. Twitter: @tarapalmeri Get full access...2024-03-1535 minReal Time with Bill MaherEp. #651: Robert De Niro, Max Brooks, Tara PalmeriBill’s guests are Robert De Niro, Max Brooks, Tara Palmeri (Originally aired 3/8/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-03-0958 minThe Bill Simmons PodcastThe Warriors Come Alive, Wemby, Mahomes, the Bucks, and the Uncertain 2024 Election With Logan Murdock and Tara PalmeriThe Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Logan Murdock to discuss his article "The Golden State Warriors Don’t Think This Is the End," Jonathan Kuminga's development, Klay Thompson's new outlook, Draymond Green's return, this season's playoff hopes, and more (2:00). Then Bill hits a couple sports topics, including Kristaps Porzingis, the Milwaukee Bucks, sports ratings, Super Bowl LVIII, Patrick Mahomes comps, and Victor Wembanyama (51:00). Finally Bill is joined by Tara Palmeri to discuss a messy start to the 2024 election cycle (1:10:53).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Logan Murdock and Tara PalmeriProducer: Kyle...2024-02-131h 50Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriJoe Biden's Memory Problem With Meghan McCainMeghan McCain joins Tara to discuss their reactions to a special counsel report into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. The report cleared the president of any criminal wrongdoing, but referred to him as a "well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory." Meghan and Tara analyze political fallout to the report and wonder how long Democrats can keep their heads in the sand about Biden's shortcomings as a candidate.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount...2024-02-1052 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting a Trump Trial with Elie HonigOn Tuesday, a federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s claim that he was immune to charges of election subversion, signaling a major hit to his defense thus far in his battle against the DOJ. To break down exactly what that means, Tara invites on CNN senior legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig. Tara and Elie recap all of the charges against Trump, debate which ones could make it to trial (and when), and which ones could actually lead to a criminal conviction.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter 'The Be...2024-02-0746 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriA Super Bowl Snub and Other Media Mysteries of the Biden Campaign With Jamal SimmonsWhen will Biden's campaign actually start? Tara brings CNN political analyst and communications guru Jamal Simmons onto the podcast to get to the bottom of that question and others. Tara and Jamal discuss how young protestors might be drowning out Biden's campaign messaging, why Trump might just be appealing to Black voters, and the ramifications of Biden's recently extinguished border bill.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Jamal Si...2024-02-0654 min
Can We Please Talk?Somebody's gotta win! w/ Tara Palmeri! Mike & Nick on the recent drone attack against U.S. soldiers in Jordan, the House impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, plus, Puck News Sr. Political Correspondent & the host of the 'Somebody's Gotta Win' podcast, Tara Palmeri joins the pod to discuss the latest news & notes out of D.C. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase!Nerd Focus - The original t...2024-01-301h 01Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriDeSantis Enters His Flop EraTara brings on radio host and president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy Drew Cline to discuss the ins and outs of New Hampshire’s primary, where the state’s undeclared voters are up for grabs. Tara and Drew chat about Ron DeSantis’s lack of local appeal in the Granite State, how write-in votes for Biden might work against Nikki Haley, and more!For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest...2024-01-1838 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriTrump Secures Iowa! But What Does It Mean for Biden?Tara Palmeri reports on the results of the Iowa caucus live from … New Hampshire? From a cigar lounge in Nashua, Tara links back up with insider Jimmy Centers to get an idea of the feeling among Iowa voters, before reacting live to the news that Ron DeSantis officially came in second with advisor Matthew Bartlett and breaking down the ramifications this might have for New Hampshire next week.Host: Tara PalmeriGuests: Jimmy Centers and Matthew BartlettProducers: Devon Baroldi and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2024-01-1641 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriChristie Drops Out. Plus, What That Means for Haley.For this special emergency episode, Tara welcomes fellow Puck colleague Teddy Schleifer to the pod to break down the implications and juicy details of Chris Christie's very recent announcement that he will be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. What does this mean for Nikki Haley? Did he mean to spill all that tea on a hot mic? Tara and Teddy search for these answers and more.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Ta...2024-01-1121 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriAn Epstein Update. Plus, Winning the Meh Voter With Joshua Green.Tara begins today's episode by sharing her brief takeaways from the additional Jeffrey Epstein court documents that were unsealed this week. Then, Tara invites Bloomberg correspondent and bestselling author Joshua Green onto the pod to discuss his new book, ‘The Rebels,’ which details the uprising within the Democratic Party led by Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In their chat, Tara and Joshua take a closer look at why the Democratic Party might have lost the working class and how it can get it back in time for the presidential election.For more of Tara's reporting, plea...2024-01-0447 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriThe 2023 Political Year in Review. Plus, Is Biden Reluctant to Accept His Age?Before we usher in 2024, Tara Palmeri invites the great Alex Thompson onto the pod to recap the political highlights and (mostly) lowlights from 2023. They make predictions and also discuss Thompson's latest reporting about Joe Biden’s unwillingness to accept his age, and how exactly that could hurt his campaign in the new year.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter 'The Best & The Brightest' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Alex ThompsonProducers: Devon Baroldi and Conor Nevins...2023-12-2836 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriJournalism in the Era of Welp Politics With Audie CornishTara Palmeri takes her turn as the interviewee in a podcast swap with 'The Assignment with Audie Cornish.' Audie dives into Tara's journey as a journalist, what it’s like to cover a campaign in this period of political pessimism, and more!For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & The Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Audie CornishProducers: Devon Baroldi and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2023-12-1434 min
The Assignment with Audie CornishHow to Cover Politics with Tara PalmeriAudie talks with journalist and podcaster Tara Palmeri about the tactics, frustrations, and the purpose of political journalism. The stops on Palmeri’s career journey prepared her well for this moment. She covered Brexit for Politico Europe, she was White House correspondent at ABC News, and early in her career, she learned all about former president Trump when she worked for his favorite place to appear in print, Page Six of the New York Post. Today, Palmeri is senior political correspondent at Puck News and she’s the host of one of our favorite podcasts, “Somebody’s Gotta Win,” a collabor...2023-12-1229 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriThe Nikki Haley Pile-OnTara Palmeri and Julie Mason team up once again to recap the fourth GOP debate, a.k.a. the Nikki Haley Pile-On. Tara and Julie discuss how Haley fared versus everyone, examine the night’s biggest moments, pick their favorite defenses, and more!For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter 'The Best & The Brightest' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Julie MasonProducers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...2023-12-0740 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriIs Ron DeSantis the New Peloton?Is Ron DeSantis’s campaign in its death throes, or can he stage a comeback? Tara Palmeri and Florida insider Peter Schorsch search for an answer to this question and more in their conversation about DeSantis’s upcoming and extremely random debate with Gavin Newsom, who's not even in the presidential race.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Peter SchorschProducers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins...2023-11-3039 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriHighlights and Lowlights from the Third GOP DebateThe GOP candidates just had their third debate, but the larger debate may be why any of this even matters for the presidential race. Tara Palmeri and Julie Mason search for an answer to that question and more in their recap of Thursday’s debate, and give out the night’s gold, silver, and bronze medals in the process.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Julie MasonProducers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-11-0950 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriDid Mike Pence Ever Have a Shot?Tara Palmeri sits down with former Vice President Mike Pence’s chief strategist, Marc Short, to talk about his time on the campaign trail, any regrets, and the state of the presidential race. Plus: Will Pence continue challenging Donald Trump from the sidelines?For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter "The Best & The Brightest" at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Marc ShortProducers: Devon Manze and Conor NevinsSound Design: Devon Renaldo Learn mo...2023-11-0244 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriWho the Hell Is MAGA Mike?After a few chaotic weeks, House Republicans finally elected a House speaker on Wednesday ... and it's someone you'd never expect. Tara sits down with fellow Puck correspondent Tina Nguyen to break down how exactly Mike Johnson wound up with the speaker position and what it means for the MAGA movement, potential aid to Ukraine, and a possible government shutdown.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Tina Nguyen...2023-10-2628 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriIs There Anyone in the GOP That Has Fewer Than Four Enemies?Tara joins U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong (North Dakota) on Capitol Hill to pull back the curtain on a chaotic and deeply divided House Speaker race. They discuss the likelihood of a Jim Jordan victory, search for bipartisan possibilities, and speculate on how the GOP will be able to climb out of its internal turmoil.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Kelly ArmstrongAssociate Producer: Chris Su...2023-10-1939 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriHas Trump Plugged the Leaks?Tara starts the pod by delivering an update on the race for House speaker. She's then joined by Sarah Matthews, who served as deputy press secretary for Donald Trump. They dive into Sarah’s experiences working within the chaos and examine the adjustments that the current Trump campaign team has made to limit the flow of information going in and out of the organization and to maintain its edge over its political rivals.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the disc...2023-10-1748 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriThe Republicans Kind of, Sort of, Pick a SpeakerToday, House Republicans chose Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker via a secret vote, but will he pass a floor vote? Tara is joined by fellow Puck writer Abby Livingston to break down what led to Scalise’s nomination and examine the splintering his selection caused within the party.For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Abby LivingstonProducers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins 2023-10-1234 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriWaiting on a Dark-Horse Speaker With Punchbowl’s Jake ShermanTara and Jake discuss the ongoing saga surrounding the speaker vacancy in Congress. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan appear to be the front-runners, but don’t count out a surprise contender—and we’re not talking about Kevin McCarthy.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter "The Best & The Brightest" at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Jake ShermanProducers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. 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Hot Mics From Left To RightA Hell of a Week in Washington: Special Guest Tara Palmeri, Senior Political Correspondent for Puck NewsAlice and Maria are joined by Tara Palmeri, Senior Political Correspondent for Puck News and host of the "Somebody's Gotta Win" podcast, to discuss the historic week in Washington in which former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is voted out of his speakership. A small minority of Republicans joined Democrats to remove McCarthy and begin the search for a new House Speaker. Also- Maria and Alice talk with Tara about her latest Puck article entitled, "The Biden Plan B Delusion" which offers a reality check for those who believe Pres. Biden will have a primary challenger. And in this week's Meaningful...2023-10-0729 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriWhat the Hell Just Happened to Kevin McCarthy?Following the historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Tara sits down with fellow Puck writer Abby Livingston to examine the chain reaction that led to this monumental decision in the House, theorize what could have kept McCarthy in office, and discuss what exactly happens next. Plus, Tara and producer Conor discuss a recent poll showing Nikki Haley pulling well ahead of Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter 'The Best & The Brightest' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20Host: Tara Palmeri2023-10-0536 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriWhy Won’t Anyone Credible Challenge Joe Biden?Tara is joined by NBC News correspondent Jon Allen to discuss the obstacles and fears facing aspiring Democrats who may want to challenge Joe Biden and the DNC establishment in the upcoming primaries. They touch on the growing resentment within the party regarding Biden’s age and leadership, and ponder whether abortion issues and anti-Trump resentment will be enough to get him back into office.To sign up for Tara’s newsletter 'The Best & The Brightest,' go to puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the code TARA20 for 20 percent off a subscription.Host: Tara Palmeri2023-10-0324 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriBreaking Down the GOP Debate CringefestTara reports live from Simi Valley following the weirdest GOP debate yet! After debriefing in the spin room, Tara recruits Axios political correspondent Alex Thompson to give out awards and discuss the night’s winners and losers.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter 'The Best & The Brightest' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Alex ThompsonProducers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-2836 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriHow a Third Party Could Help Elect Donald TrumpPolls show that voters are begging for more choices among their candidates, but a third-party contender might not be the right answer when it comes to shutting down Trump. On today’s episode, Tara chats with political strategist and Lincoln Project cofounder Reed Galen to figure out whether this is the moment for a third-party breakthrough.For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best & the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Reed GalenProducers: Devon Manze and...2023-09-2149 min
Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriGingrich Warns that GOP Needs 10 Smoking Guns for ImpeachmentTara speaks with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich about the Republican strategy behind pursuing an impeachment inquiry. Then, she asks Puck congressional reporter Abby Livingston whether the GOP’s game of brinksmanship will backfire.To sign up for Tara’s Puck newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' visit puck.news/tarapalmeriHost: Tara PalmeriGuests: Newt Gingrich and Abby LivingstonProducers: Mike Wargon and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-1942 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriKevin McCarthy Returns to His House Freedom Caucus HellCongress is back in session, just in time to decide if it will continue to fund the federal government. Tara talks to Puck News reporter Abby Livingston about the looming funding deadline and House Speaker McCarthy’s eternal standoff with his own party’s far-right faction. Plus, how Hakeem Jeffries and New York Democrats are handling the migrant crisis in their state.To sign up for Tara’s Puck newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' visit puck.news/tarapalmeriHost: Tara PalmeriGuest: Abby LivingstonProd...2023-09-1225 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriAre Democrats Sleepwalking or Bedwetting Over Biden's Polls?Poll after poll shows Joe Biden and Donald Trump neck-and-neck in a potential rematch, but President Obama’s re-election guru Jim Messina says to disregard the polls: Biden is stronger than you think. On today’s episode, Tara debates Messina on whether the warning signs are legitimate. To sign up for Tara’s Puck newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' visit puck.news/tarapalmeriHost: Tara PalmeriGuest: Jim MessinaProducers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-0733 min
What's Wrong With Orny AdamsWWWOA 90: Tara PalmeriTara Palmeri is Orny’s guest this week. What’s wrong with the United States Military using nazis to help us conduct LSD experiments on our own soldiers? Orny investigates with investigative reporter and podcaster Tara Palmeri. Was Jeffrey Epstein murdered? Also, what’s wrong with how people watch stand up comedy and what’s wrong ordering food to go these days. Orny will tell you!2023-09-0454 minSomebody's Gotta Win with Tara PalmeriGOP Debate Prep: Which Candidate Will Gain the Most Traction in Trump’s Absence?Tara Palmeri welcomes you to the premiere of ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win.’ To start the show off, she is joined by NBC’s Jon Allen to set the stage for the first Republican presidential debate. They discuss Ron DeSantis’s multiple miscues and who has the most to gain—and lose—in Milwaukee. Then, Tara asks GOP consultant Matthew Bartlett which candidates Republican donors are highest and lowest on.Host: Tara PalmeriGuests: Matthew Bartlett and Jonathan AllenProducers: Ashleigh Smith and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad...2023-08-2246 min
The Fourth Watch PodcastCorporate Media's Hunter Biden Original Sin, Plus Glenn Greenwald, Tara Palmeri, Shelby Talcott, and MoreSteve Krakauer begins with an explanation for what the corporate media's Hunter Biden original sin is, and how it relates to press coverage today. Then Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's System Update, joins to talk about his exit from The Intercept related to Hunter Biden's laptop, the revolving door between political and media elite, how the incuriosity about Hunter Biden in October 2020 has continued to the news coming out today, the incentives to cover or not cover certain stories, Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow's evolution away from journalistic principles, and more. Then Semafor's Shelby Talcott and Tara Palmeri, of...2023-08-181h 07The Town with Matthew BelloniDisney vs. DeSantis: Who Will WinMatt is joined by Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri to discuss the ongoing battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis regarding an investigation into Disney’s circumvention of Florida’s plans to takeover Reedy Creek—a special district that was created by Disney and is responsible for governing the area surrounding Walt Disney World. They discuss Bob Iger calling DeSantis’s actions “anti-business” and “anti-Florida,” the downsides of Disney getting political, how much this could damage DeSantis politically, and ultimately who will come out on top. Matt finishes the show by giving a prediction about the opening weekend for Ben...2023-04-0629 min
The Powers That Be: DailyEat, Pray, PompeoTara Palmeri joins Peter from Florida with an update on DeSantis’ suburban strategy, Mike Pompeo’s Roman holiday, and a Glenn Youngkin backup plan. Then Julia Alexander drops by to discuss Netflix’s secret super power. For more on Tara Palmeri's story - https://puck.news/desantis-doubts-a-o-c-s-strategy-pompeo-whereabouts/For more on Julia Alexander's story - https://puck.news/netflix-the-most-valuable-real-estate-in-hollywood/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...2023-03-3031 min
The Press BoxPuck’s Tara Palmeri on Low-Energy Trump, Slow-Moving Biden, and the Rest of the 2024 Presidential CampaignBryan is joined by Tara Palmeri from Puck to preview the 2024 presidential race. They discuss Trump’s current position in the polls and relationship with the media (2:00), weigh in on Ron DeSantis’s potential candidacy against Trump compared to that of other Republican candidates (10:22), and then review President Biden’s potential for reelection with VP Kamala Harris (20:28).Host: Bryan CurtisGuest: Tara PalmeriProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-03-0235 min
The Focus Group PodcastDeSanctimonious Deep Dive (with Tara Palmeri)The Republican establishment — and many Republican voters in our focus groups — think Ron DeSantis is the answer to their prayers that they can win in 2024. But Donald Trump has a say in this matter, and he's already offering up an early taste of the kind of attacks he's planning on DeSantis. Heads-up: Those attacks are likely to go lower. What are DeSantis' vulnerabilities as a candidate? Tara Palmeri of Puck News joins Sarah to listen to the focus groups and share some of her reporting from the Trump and DeSantis camps. Learn more about your ad c...2023-02-1843 min
The Focus Group PodcastS3: DeSanctimonious Deep Dive (with Tara Palmeri)The Republican establishment — and many Republican voters in our focus groups — think Ron DeSantis is the answer to their prayers that they can win in 2024. But Donald Trump has a say in this matter, and he's already offering up an early taste of the kind of attacks he's planning on DeSantis. Heads-up: Those attacks are likely to go lower. What are DeSantis' vulnerabilities as a candidate? Tara Palmeri of Puck News joins Sarah to listen to the focus groups and share some of her reporting from the Trump and DeSantis camps.
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The Friday ReporterNew Pubs on the Block Series - Tara Palmeri from PuckEpisode two of the New Pubs series is with the insightful and smart Tara Palmeri from Puck News. If you ask Tara what kinds of stories she's covering, she cares most about what insiders and journos are talking about AFTER the news of the day is reported -- in other words, what's the hot topic at happy hour. And so far, her reporting is hitting the mark. Not only has she captured those stories, but is also driving THE topics of happy hour. In addition to a terrific career in broadcast, print and podcasting, Tara is also super proud of her...2023-02-1026 min
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastDana Milbank, Justin Wolfers & Tara PalmeriWashington Post columnist Dana Milbank stops by to talk through the crazy new precedents Republicans have already set in the 118th congress. New York Times contributor Justin Wolfers gives us an easy-to-understand explanation of how our economy is getting back to normal and why you shouldn’t fear a recession. And Puck News senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri talks about what lies ahead for Biden’s classified document special counsel investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-01-1250 min
The Truth of the MatterTara Palmeri Insider ConversationPuck News’ star reporter Tara Palmeri talks inside Washington baseball, the new media model of Puck, and about her fascinating new Discovery Plus documentary "Dr. Delirium & the Edgewood Experiments.” 2022-06-2934 minThe Truth of the MatterTara Palmeri Insider ConversationPuck News’ star reporter Tara Palmeri talks inside Washington baseball, the new media model of Puck, and about her fascinating new Discovery Plus documentary "Dr. Delirium & the Edgewood Experiments.” 2022-06-2934 minThe Truth of the MatterTara Palmeri Insider ConversationPuck News’ star reporter Tara Palmeri talks inside Washington baseball, the new media model of Puck, and about her fascinating new Discovery Plus documentary "Dr. Delirium & the Edgewood Experiments.” 2022-06-2934 min
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar6/28/22: Abortion Chaos, Privacy Battles, Inflation Impacts, Uvalde Police, Maddow Replacement, Pentagon Experiments, & More!Krystal and Saagar talk about abortion chaos across states, tech surveillance data, Dems inaction on Roe, inflation of July 4th goods, Uvalde police harassment, Giuliani assault hoax, Maddow replacement, rogue SCOTUS, Biden's oil backfire, and Pentagon mind control experiments with Tara Palmeri!To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com...2022-06-281h 30
The ProcessThe Progressive Movement Stalling?; Schumer Blocks Anti-Trust Bills; 2024 Third Party Ticket; January 6th HearingsHosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, Sean DillerTrue or False: Progressives are their own worst enemyhttps://theintercept.com/2022/06/13/progressive-organizing-infighting-callout-culture/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Intercept%20NewsletterWhat does “tolerance” mean if people have to conform to one way of talking or behaving to be “in the group”Exclusivity of activism kills momentum and hinders successYeah…No… Schumer blocking votes on Big Tech reform, hiding behind gun legislation hopeshttps://twitter.com/matthewstoller/status/1536865778305204226?s=20&t=R7pAugxgrP6PM5HRVfNYQQBuy or...2022-06-201h 13
Playbook Deep DiveHouses on the Hill aren't for living. They're for lobbyingFrom their lofty offices along K street, Washington lobbyists have spent decades trying to pull the levers of power. But changing times sometimes call for changing scenery, and these OG influencers are trading luxurious office space near the White House for quaint, intimate townhouses right across the street from Congress. Today, Playbook co-host Tara Palmeri with lobbyists Brian Bell and Scott Eckart and POLITICO’s Hailey Fuchs on why lobbyists are flooding Capitol Hill townhouses, and whether proximity equals power.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Brian Bell is a lobbyist for the Allied Pi...2021-12-0324 minPlaybook Deep DiveThe activists outside Joe Manchin's houseboatAll summer long, activists have pressured Democratic leaders for a reconciliation package that delivers on all of President Biden’s promises. That means Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin faced protesters in their offices, homes… and bathroom stalls. Today, Playbook’s Tara Palmeri explores the new face of activism, and she asks POLITICO’s co-congressional bureau chief Burgess Everett on whether the activism is having its intended effect on Manchin and the latest on the Democrats messy reconciliation fight.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Burgess Everett is POLITICO's co-congressional bureau chief.Annie Rees is...2021-10-2920 minPlaybook Deep DiveRegulating crypto: The $2 trillion Rubik's CubeCrypto trading! Bitcoin! Dogecoin! Stablecoin! Even if lawmakers don't understand blockchain, Capitol Hill is finally waking up to digital currency — Congress has introduced more than a dozen bills on crypto and blockchain this year alone — as both sides of the aisle go head to head over the best way to regulate the $2 trillion market. Economics reporter Victoria Guida joins Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri to talk about lobbying around crypto and the time her dog ate her Bitcoin.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Victoria Guida is an economics reporter at POLITICO. Kristin Smith is Exe...2021-09-2427 min
POLITICO TechPresenting Playbook Deep Dive: These Republicans are going...big government?For today's episode of POLITICO Dispatch, we're featuring the most recent episode of Playbook Deep Dive. Check it out — and subscribe below! There's an intra-party fight on the right — and it's not (all) about Trump! For decades, conservatives have called for the government to take a hands-off approach to the economy. But now, a group of self-styled “common good capitalists” — like Sen. Marco Rubio — want to change that. And, they’re gaining power. It’s a divide not only over what policy approach is best, but what the most effective political strategy is for the GOP in the 21st century...2021-09-0825 minPlaybook Deep DiveThese Republicans are going...big government?There's an intra-party fight on the right — and it's not (all) about Trump! For decades, conservatives have called for the government to take a hands-off approach to the economy. But now, a group of self-styled “common good capitalists” — like Sen. Marco Rubio — want to change that. And, they’re gaining power. It’s a divide not only over what policy approach is best, but what the most effective political strategy is for the GOP in the 21st century. Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri talks with an influential voice in this new economic counterculture — Oren Cass, head of American Compass and Mitt Romney's former...2021-09-0324 minPlaybook Deep DiveInside Biden’s slow-walk on CubaCuba’s sweeping protests — and sweeping crackdown — are historic. But the situation is a political hot potato for Biden, whose sanction orders came nearly two weeks after the unrest began. His go-it-slow approach has emboldened Republicans, while Florida Democrats fear the president could blow an opportunity to reorient U.S.-Cuba policy and improve the party’s political chances in a former swing state. POLITICO’s Sabrina Rodríguez and Marc Caputo unpack the political minefield with Playbook's Tara Palmeri.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Sabrina Rodríguez is an immigration correspondent for POLITICO....2021-07-2327 minPlaybook Deep DiveBiden’s student debt promise comes due$1.6 trillion — that's how much student loan debt there is in the United States. Progressives want to cancel student loan debt. Republicans say that's wildly unfair. And President Joe Biden is....waiting. Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri and education reporter Michael Stratford discuss the fight on Capitol Hill over student loans and whether Biden could tackle the problem through executive action.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Michael Stratford is an education reporter for POLITICO.Adrienne Hurst is a producer for POLITICO audio.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is...2021-07-1627 minPOLITICO TechPlaybook Deep Dive: The drama-filled race for 'America's mayor'Eric Adams has narrowly won the New York City mayoral primary. In this special episode of Playbook Deep Dive, New York’s Sally Goldenberg and Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri unpack the wild ride leading up to Election Day.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Sally Goldenberg is City Hall bureau chief at POLITICO New York.Adrienne Hurst is a producer for POLITICO audio.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio....2021-07-0735 minPlaybook Deep DiveWeed is popular. So what's the holdup in Congress?Eight — that’s how many states have passed some form of cannabis legalization since November. And even though marijuana is gainingpopularity in conservative states, that's not breaking through with GOP senators on Capitol Hill. Cannabis reporter Natalie Fertig and Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri discuss the growing cannabis dissonance between Republican senators and voters in their home states, and why Chuck Schumer shouldn’t be optimistic about passing federal legislation.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Natalie Fertig is cannabis policy reporter for POLITICO.Adrienne Hurst is a producer for POLITICO audio.Annie Rees is a p...2021-07-0231 minPlaybook Deep DiveThe drama-filled race for 'America's mayor'It’s one of the top jobs in politics, period: mayor of the Big Apple. In a heavily left-leaning town, Tuesday’s crowded Democratic primary will essentially decide who will become the 110th mayor of New York City — an election that will determine who has the ear of powerful figures on Capitol Hill. POLITICO New York’s Sally Goldenberg and Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri unpack the race while producer Olivia Reingold pounds the pavement to find out what New Yorkers really think.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Sally Goldenberg is City Hall bureau chief at...2021-06-1834 minPlaybook Deep DiveThe hellish future of post-Covid travel & a special tribute at the end of this showFive cities, four countries and 15 days locked down in Australia: Global Translations author Ryan Heath talks to Playbook's Tara Palmeri about his 68-hour travel journey to get Down Under. He peers inside the hellish future of global travel and explains why it might be more expensive for travelers. Plus, a surprise ending to this special Nerdcast episode.Tara Palmeri is a POLITICO Playbook co-author. Scott Bland is a politics editor at POLITICO.Ryan Heath is a senior editor at Politico and author of Global Translations.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.Jenny...2021-04-0218 min
Behind the PodPodboard100 jams with Tara Palmeri - Broken: Jeffrey Epstein & Power: The MaxwellsPodboard100 spoke to Tara Palmeri 3 episodes into POWER: The Maxwells. Since then it's gone on to reach the same dizzy heights her only other podcast reached (BROKEN: Seeking Justice) Tara is an investigative reporter for Politico, she's a previous White House correspondent as well as a string of other journalistic accolades across her career. We talk through the process of creating both podcasts and discuss some of stand out moments from POWER so far. She also walks us through her home setup (in her cupboard) how Sony gave her freedom to create and what production went into b...2021-03-0544 min
POLITICO Money"I haven't been able to get this moment out of my head"POLITICO Money brings you a special episode of POLITICO's Nerdcast as we change administrations and look back on the past four years: "It became clear that Scott Pruitt had sought to purchase a used mattress from the Trump hotel. And I thought, 'This is not what I expected this job would look like.'" At the close of Donald Trump's presidency, POLITICO's reporters and editors share their strongest memories of the last four years. Shocking moments they witnessed, conversations they overheard, and what will stay with them forever. Plus, new Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri talks to Scott B...2021-01-2326 min
POLITICO's Off Message"I haven't been able to get this moment out of my head"On a special episode of POLITICO's Nerdcast:"It became clear that Scott Pruitt had sought to purchase a used mattress from the Trump hotel. And I thought, 'This is not what I expected this job would look like.'" At the close of Donald Trump's presidency, POLITICO's reporters and editors share their strongest memories of the last four years. Shocking moments they witnessed, conversations they overheard and what will stay with them forever. Plus, new Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri talks to Scott Bland about what she really wants to see in Biden's first days in office.2021-01-2326 min
Playbook Deep Dive"I haven't been able to get this moment out of my head""It became clear that Scott Pruitt had sought to purchase a used mattress from the Trump hotel. And I thought, 'This is not what I expected this job would look like.'" At the close of Donald Trump's presidency, POLITICO's reporters and editors share their strongest memories of the last four years. Shocking moments they witnessed, conversations they overheard and what will stay with them forever. Plus, new Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri talks to Scott Bland about what she really wants to see in Biden's first days in office.Scott Bland is a politics editor at POLITICO.2021-01-2226 min
POLITICO TechA new President. A new Washington.Streets are deserted. Stores are boarded up. Troops line the perimeter of the Capitol. This is the backdrop of President-elect Biden’s inauguration — and as POLITICO Playbook's Tara Palmeri reports, it could be the backdrop of a new Washington for weeks to come. Plus, the coronavirus death toll passes 400,000 in the U.S. And federal officials prepare to charge a woman for allegedly stealing a laptop from Speaker Pelosi’s office during the insurrection.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive produc...2021-01-2009 min