The Tara Palmeri Show

Read Tara Palmeri's insider reporting on the Trump family here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri/p/to-jared-from-abu-dhabi-with-love?r=1ili3&utm_medium=ios A bombshell Vanity Fair report alleges that Jared Kushner's phone was compromised by Russian intelligence, exposing a secret UAE bank account allegedly containing billions of dollars. Kushner's lawyers deny the allegations, but the story raises serious questions about foreign money and its influence on American politics. Tara Palmeri sits down with investigative journalist Casey Michel, author of *United States of Oligarchy*, to examine the growing influence of billionaires, foreign governments, and wealthy political insiders in Washington. From a secret 2016 meeting at Trump Tower involving UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to his brother's reported 49% stake in the Trump family's cryptocurrency business, the financial connections run deep. With the 2026 midterms approaching, Tara and Casey also explore why Elon Musk has so much at stake, the Trump family's overseas business dealings, Mark Zuckerberg's relationship with China, and why Democrats aren't immune to billionaire influence either. **Chapters:** 0:00 – The Jared Kushner $2 Billion Allegations 1:21 – The Secret Trump Tower Meeting & UAE Money 1:55 – How Billionaires Are Getting Richer 2:28 – Why Elon Musk Is Sweating the Midterms 3:40 – Casey Michel on America's Oligarchy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. #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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Subscribe to The Red Letter for my independent reporting and read more about it here: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-should-worry-about-the-reporters 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Ground News for sponsoring the show! Only by using my link, you can get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan. Go to groundnews.com/tara today! 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. For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe The latest from the 'Red Letter': https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/is-it-time-to-take-the-oligarchy https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/gen-z-guru-rachel-janfaza-on-whether https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/is-big-gretch-cooked To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Listen to the 'Tara Palmeri Show': Apple https://apple.co/4lWeFuo iHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/273622585/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cdfe747e-54a2-47ae-9ec5-15957642e533/the-tara-palmeri-show Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3kgamV3lbZIGIHW2H0XUTR?si=1ffdbb566a964bc1 New videos from Tara are released 5PM EST on weekdays and Sunday https://www.youtube.com/@TaraPalmeri Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Julia Angwin joins Tara Palmeri to discuss her new book, On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in the Age of Fear. Drawing on stories from whistleblowers, journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens around the world, Angwin explains why authoritarianism thrives on fear—and why collective, nonviolent action has historically been its greatest weakness. They discuss the warning signs of democratic backsliding, the importance of independent journalism, how corruption ultimately weakens authoritarian movements, and what ordinary people can do to resist intimidation without resorting to violence. Subscribe for more fearless, independent reporting from Tara Palmeri and The Red Letter. tarapalmeri.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices