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Will Any Names Be in the Epstein Files Released Friday? Dec 17, 2025

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What hidden names in the sealed Epstein depositions could finally see the light as the release deadline approaches? On this urgent episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, investigative journalist Tara Palmeri breaks down the high-stakes questions surrounding the impending release of the Epstein files, including whether the Trump DOJ will unredact victim depositions naming powerful figures beyond Prince Andrew, Epstein, and Maxwell, the credibility of sworn accusations against names like Bill Richardson, George Mitchell, and Ehud Barak, and the role of NDAs and judicial decisions in shielding alleged perpetrators. Which powerful figures mentioned in victim testimony deserve full accountability regardless of their status? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trumps-cruelty-candaces-chaos-and https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/new-epstein-photos-what-they-really https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-hates-socialismexcept-when To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 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. 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: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #Epstein #GhislaineMaxwell #VirginiaGiuffre #EpsteinIsland #EpsteinClientList #HumanTrafficking #PrinceAndrew #EpsteinList #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Will Any Names Be in the Epstein Files Released Friday? Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:02 Tara joins On Balance with Leland Vittert 00:19 Epstein files deadline this Friday 00:42 Victim depositions and powerful names 01:13 Virginia Giuffre accusations revealed 02:00 Why no more lawsuits or prosecutions 02:56 Credibility of Epstein victim testimony 03:19 Redacted names and judicial decisions 04:01 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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How Epstein Survivors Took On the Trump Administration with Angie Sullivan Dec 16, 2025

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How did Epstein survivors like Courtney Wild courageously challenge the government's sweetheart deal to demand real justice? On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, investigative journalist Tara Palmeri joins Angie Sullivan of IHIP News to dive deep into the harrowing world of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Palmeri, who has reported on the Epstein scandal for over a decade, shares chilling insights into Maxwell's abusive upbringing under her narcissistic father Robert Maxwell, her role in procuring and participating in the abuse of young girls, and how she lured vulnerable teens with promises of opportunity. The conversation explores the lifelong trauma endured by survivors like Virginia Giuffre and Courtney Wild, the broader sex trafficking operation that extended beyond Epstein to his powerful friends, hidden cameras and potential blackmail tapes, media suppression of the story, and the survivors' bold fight against the Trump administration's non-prosecution agreement through the Crime Victims' Rights Act. Why has the DOJ prioritized protecting powerful names over fully safeguarding Epstein survivors as the release deadline approaches? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/new-epstein-photos-what-they-really https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-hates-socialismexcept-when https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-dojs-quiet-admission-the To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 I've Had It Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZ5cvDR2HhVUcdVoTvvQKLw Follow Angie: https://www.instagram.com/pumpspumpspumps/ 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. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #EpsteinSurvivors #JeffreyEpstein #GhislaineMaxwell #TrumpEpstein #EpsteinCoverup #HumanTrafficking #SexTrafficking #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #EpsteinFiles #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri How Epstein Survivors Took On the Trump Administration Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:10 Tara Palmeri joins I’ve Had It with Angie Sullivan 01:13 Ghislaine Maxwell's abusive father Robert Maxwell 04:16 Ghislaine Maxwell's role in procuring and abusing girls 05:27 Virginia Giuffre's recruitment at Mar-a-Lago 07:02 Lifelong trauma for Epstein survivors 08:39 Courtney Wild fights the sweetheart deal 09:25 Trafficking victims to Epstein's powerful friends 12:30 Media suppression of the Epstein story 12:57 Hidden cameras and potential blackmail tapes 15:38 Survivors' concerns over upcoming file releases 18:41 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Trump’s Grotesque Reaction to Rob Reiner’s Murder Sparks Outrage with Jennifer Welch Dec 16, 2025

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Why has Trump's cruel mockery of Rob Reiner's tragic murder by his own son exposed deepening cracks in the MAGA coalition? On this unflinching episode of the Tara Palmeri Show—a special collaboration with the I've Had It Podcast—fearless podcaster and Bravo alum Jennifer Welch joins to dissect Trump's grotesque Truth Social post blaming "Trump Derangement Syndrome" for the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife—sparking rare Republican backlash from figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Don Bacon. They explore the overlooked story of addiction behind the tragedy, the explosive feud between Candace Owens and Erika Kirk threatening to unravel conservative media empires, the rising war on women led by Republican figures pushing traditional roles while embodying hypocrisy, and the rot inside the Democratic Party as leaders grapple with power, social media, and rebuilding trust. How long can MAGA loyalists defend the indefensible before the movement fully fractures? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/new-epstein-photos-what-they-really https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-hates-socialismexcept-when https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-dojs-quiet-admission-the To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 I've Had It Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZ5cvDR2HhVUcdVoTvvQKLw Follow Jennifer Welch: https://www.instagram.com/mizzwelch/ 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. 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: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #Trump #DonaldTrump #MAGA #Politics #RobReiner #CandaceOwens #CandaceOwensPodcast #IHIP #IveHadItPodcast #JenniferWelch #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Trump’s Grotesque Reaction to Rob Reiner’s Murder Sparks Outrage Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:45 Jennifer Welch joins the Tara Palmeri Show 05:27 Trump's grotesque post on Rob Reiner's tragedy 09:28 Addiction and the overlooked human story 12:12 Republican backlash to Trump's comments 13:30 Fissures emerging in the MAGA movement 18:31 Candace Owens and Erika Kirk feud explodes 25:49 Republican women leading the war on women 27:19 Hypocrisy in traditional family messaging 32:13 Democrats grappling with trust and rebuilding 35:50 Potential 2028 contenders and party evolution 42:17 Had It or Hit It segment begins 48:41 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Inside the GOP’s Good Old Boys Club Dec 14, 2025

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Why does the Republican Party's old boys club keep sidelining its own women even as it holds total power in Washington? On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Steve Schmidt joins to dissect the GOP's deepening dysfunction—from a paralyzed Congress passing just 5% of introduced bills to the gender dynamics fueling internal revolt. They explore Mike Johnson's controversial brain science comments, women like Nancy Mace and Elise Stefanik speaking out against patriarchal leadership, tokenism in the ranks, and parallels to figures like Serena Joy in The Handmaid's Tale, while touching on broader issues of power, abuse, and moral clarity in the party. How do Republican women navigate demanding equal seats at a table built to exclude them? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/new-epstein-photos-what-they-really https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-hates-socialismexcept-when https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-dojs-quiet-admission-the To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 The Warning with Steve Schmidt: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2I50t9-7Ol7AjwryRv-Fiw Steve Schmidt's substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/ Follow Steve Schmidt: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses 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. 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: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #GOPDysfunction #RepublicanWomen #WomenInPolitics #MikeJohnson #EliseStefanik #NancyMace #MarjorieTaylorGreene #GOP #RepublicanParty #Politics #PoliticalPodcast #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri #Conservative #MAGA Inside the GOP’s Good Old Boys Club Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 02:26 Steve Schmidt joins the Tara Palmeri Show 05:25 Mike Johnson's brain science comments 07:12 Nancy Mace calls out GOP leadership 10:03 Elise Stefanik and the Serena Joy parallel 13:05 Tokenism in the Republican Party 16:04 Moral clarity on Epstein 17:33 Trump attacks Megyn Kelly 23:17 Tension in Trump's inner circle 27:59 Obsession with women journalists 32:12 Integrity in journalism 34:09 Inspiration from muckrakers 42:52 Andrew Tate sprung from prison 46:27 Personal experiences with power imbalances 48:54 Admiring survivors 51:09 Plans for investigative reporting 59:07 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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BONUS EP: Bill de Blasio’s Ex Girlfriend Opens Up About Cheating & Fallout Dec 13, 2025

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Why does a high-profile Democrat like Nomiki Konst choose to go public with the painful details of her breakup with Bill de Blasio? On this candid episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, activist and commentator Nomiki Konst opens up about the sudden end of her nearly year-long relationship with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, sharing the emotional toll of alleged infidelity just days into her IVF treatment, the challenges of setting her own narrative amid tabloid scrutiny, and reflections on love, fertility, and moving forward. How do women in public life reclaim their stories when personal heartbreak collides with political spotlight? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/new-epstein-photos-what-they-really https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-hates-socialismexcept-when https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-dojs-quiet-admission-the To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Follow Nomiki Konst: https://x.com/NomikiKonst https://www.instagram.com/nomikikonst/ Nomiki Konst's documentary 'Losing Puerto Rico': https://www.losingpuertorico.com/ Nomiki's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCC-7cHr_hSHX5NUVe-t2r1g 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. 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: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #BilldeBlasio #NomikiKonst #Breakup #CheatingScandal #IVF #Infertility #Fertility #CelebrityGossip #PoliticalDrama #CelebrityBreakup #Heartbreak #TaraPalmeriShow #tarapalmeri BONUS EP: Bill de Blasio’s Ex Girlfriend Opens Up About Cheating & Fallout Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:10 Nomiki Konst joins the Tara Palmeri Show 01:32 Nomiki on going public with breakup 02:10 Relationship with Bill de Blasio 03:22 Breakup during IVF treatment 04:03 Nomiki as Bill's unofficial press secretary 05:23 New woman enters the picture 08:06 Gut feeling of cheating 13:25 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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NEW Epstein Photos: What They Really Reveal about Trump & Friends Dec 12, 2025

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What do the latest Epstein estate photos actually prove about who was closest to him? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara sits down with V Spehar of Under The Desk News to break down the 19 newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate handed over to the House Oversight Committee. From suggestive Trump shots surrounded by women to cozy images of Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Prince Andrew, Steve Bannon, Woody Allen, Richard Branson, and Alan Dershowitz, the pair dissect what these images reveal about Epstein’s inner circle, why everyone looks disturbingly comfortable, and how these pictures kill the “I barely knew him” narrative once and for all. They dive into the redacted faces, the creepy children’s chalkboards, the Victoria’s Secret connections, the demolished mansions, and whether the real Epstein client list and financial records will ever see daylight especially with the DOJ deadline looming next week. Which photo shocked you the most and whose excuse now sounds the least believable? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/new-epstein-photos-what-they-really https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-hates-socialismexcept-when https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-dojs-quiet-admission-the To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Follow Under the Desk News: https://www.tiktok.com/@underthedesknews https://www.instagram.com/underthedesknews/ Under the Desk News' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4e3Gm46D6hWqVyjwkgS33g Under the Desk substack: https://underthedesknews.substack.com/ V Spehar Substack: https://substack.com/@vspehar 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. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinPhotos #TrumpEpstein #EpsteinClientList #BillClinton #BillGates #SteveBannon #GhislaineMaxwell #PoliticalScandal #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri NEW Epstein Photos: What They Really Reveal Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 02:59 V Spehar joins the Tara Palmeri Show 05:15 These photos kill the “I barely knew him” narrative 07:09 Bill Gates once sent V a cease-and-desist 09:13 Why Epstein’s mansions were immediately demolished 11:03 Internet thinks that’s Pam Bondi (it’s not) 13:01 Bill Clinton posing with Epstein and Maxwell 14:31 Steve Bannon’s secret Epstein tapes 16:20 What Tara is still waiting to see unredacted 18:07 DOJ has 300GB of files and one week left 21:30 Is this still happening today in some form 23:13 Epstein compared himself to Brett Kavanaugh 25:15 The dark side of the modeling agency pipeline 30:09 Content houses and the new trafficking pipeline 39:52 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Is Jasmine Crockett Risking the Texas Senate for Democrats Dec 12, 2025

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Is Jasmine Crockett about to hand Texas’s Senate seat back to Republicans on a silver platter? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, political strategist and progressive firebrand Nomiki Konst pulls zero punches on the chaotic Democratic primary in Texas. Why Colin Allred suddenly bailed, whether Jasmine Crockett’s viral sass and pro-Israel record will sink her with the base, if James Talerico is secretly just as progressive as she is, how Ken Paxton’s mountain of scandals could accidentally open the door, and why Democrats keep dumping hundreds of millions into the same “white whale” state while refusing to build a real party on the ground. From Cornyn’s sexist attack ads to the consultant class getting rich off failure, nothing is off limits. Who wins the Texas Senate race if Crockett actually becomes the nominee — Democrats or Republicans? Drop your prediction in the comments. Tara's latest:https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-hates-socialismexcept-whenFor more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribeLatest from the Red Letter:https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-dojs-quiet-admission-thehttps://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-gop-women-leading-the-mutinyhttps://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/george-santos-believes-george-santosTo support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 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. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #TexasSenate #JasmineCrockett #TexasPolitics #Democrats #Election2026 #PoliticalScandal #TexasDemocrats #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Is Jasmine Crockett Risking the Texas Senate for Democrats? Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:10 Nomiki Konst joins the Tara Palmeri Show 02:30 Jasmine Crockett jumps into Texas Senate race 04:10 Democrats’ 30-year Texas drought 06:20 Why Dems keep dumping $100M into Texas 08:40 Crockett’s pro-Israel baggage blowing up online 10:30 Colin Allred’s “stench of loss” problem 12:10 Cornyn’s new attack ad calls Crockett “dangerous” 14:00 Immigration politics actually hit different on the border 16:20 Money nightmare: consultants vs boots on the ground 18:30 Crockett’s AIPAC problem in a Gaza-era primary 20:40 Is Talarico secretly just as progressive as Crockett? 22:10 GOP consultant: “If Crockett wins primary, Texas is off the table” 24:30 Can Crockett actually talk affordability with voters? 26:15 Jasmine’s Senate makeover: turtleneck & pearls era 29:10 Should Dems finally invest in Texas infrastructure or walk away? 31:40 Texas could flip after 30 years… or secede 33:20 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Did Trump Just Pass a $12 Billion Socialist Bailout Dec 10, 2025

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Is a $12 billion farmer bailout the ultimate admission that Trump's tariffs are hurting the working class more than helping? On this probing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, host Tara Palmeri sits down with Batya Ungar-Sargon, NewsNation host and author of books on class consciousness, for a no-holds-barred debate on Trump's economic policies. They dive into the recent $12 billion farmer aid package amid trade wars, whether tariffs represent revolutionary protectionism or socialism in disguise, the real impact of deportations on wages and prices, reshoring manufacturing dreams versus current job losses, and why affordability remains a pressure cooker despite wage growth outpacing inflation. How much short-term economic pain from tariffs and deportations are Americans willing to accept for potential long-term working-class gains? Tara's latest: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-dojs-quiet-admission-the?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-gop-women-leading-the-mutiny https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/george-santos-believes-george-santos https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/power-shifts-everywhere To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Follow Batya: https://www.instagram.com/batyaus/ https://x.com/bungarsargon Batya! On NewsNation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfQW7Aqhdbo&list=PL6PrA6lo8rJKr9TvlxufR0eW7tXZmfzmQ 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. 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: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #TrumpTariffs #TradeWar #TrumpEconomy #WorkingClass #EconomicPolicy #Deportation #Farmers #Populism #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Did Trump Just Pass a $12 Billion Socialist Bailout? Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:05 Batya Ungar-Sargon joins the Tara Palmeri Show 01:24 Americans can't afford food 02:22 Long-term restructuring of the economy 04:25 Wages outpacing inflation 06:18 Tariffs and reshoring manufacturing 07:18 Mass deportations and American workers 09:04 First term trade war bailout 11:10 Bringing back Fordism 14:23 Trump on affordability tour 21:52 $12 billion farmer bailout 23:28 Is this socialism 26:46 Tariffs as negotiating tool 31:08 Democrats winning on affordability 37:54 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Epstein Files Release at Risk — DOJ Delays & Redaction Battles Slow Everything Down Dec 10, 2025

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Why is the Department of Justice prioritizing powerful figures over Epstein victims as the December 19 deadline approaches? On this urgent episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, in collaboration with Courtside with Kristy Greenberg, former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg joins to expose how DOJ delays and inconsistent redaction processes are jeopardizing the full release of Epstein files, failing victims by exposing their identities while shielding others, and raising serious questions about trust in any renewed investigations. Greenberg breaks down the recent court filings and judicial criticisms highlighting the DOJ's inadequate notice to victims, the absence of established redaction procedures even days before the deadline, reports of prior efforts to redact certain high-profile figures, and the potential risks victims face in cooperating with a Southern District of New York probe that appears selective. Tara's latest: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-gop-women-leading-the-mutiny For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/george-santos-believes-george-santos https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/power-shifts-everywhere https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/did-trump-just-slap-his-name-on-obamacare To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 What risks do victims face if they cooperate with a Justice Department that has repeatedly shown indifference to their privacy? Courtside with Kristy Greenberg: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYK8RQ4wUz9m0lHUwAEgtNw Follow Kristy: https://x.com/KGreenberg_ https://www.instagram.com/kristy.greenberg/ 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. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinSurvivors #DOJ #GhislaineMaxwell #SexTrafficking #HumanTrafficking #PoliticalScandal #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Epstein Files Release at Risk — DOJ Delays & Redaction Battles Slow Everything Down Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 02:01 Major scandal in the Epstein story 05:22 Kristy Greenberg joins the Tara Palmeri Show 07:15 Victims names released unredacted 09:03 Judge calls out DOJ lip service 11:24 No clear redaction process yet 14:06 Trump name redacted in FOIA 16:20 Transparency Act overrides privacy for culprits 17:29 Risks in new SDNY investigation 19:18 Victims wary after Maxwell prison move 22:02 Is DOJ intentionally failing survivors 24:12 Right path forward for victims 28:31 Deadline impossible to meet 30:14 Judge demands personal certification 34:29 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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The GOP Mutiny Begins: Why Women in the Party Turned on Speaker Johnson—Starting With Epstein with Annie Karni Dec 07, 2025

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How did the Epstein files vote spark an all-out revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson from the very women in his own party? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, New York Times Capitol Hill correspondent Annie Karni pulls back the curtain on the growing Republican fury at Mike Johnson – from Elise Stefanik calling him a habitual liar, Nancy Mace fuming over his treatment of women, and Marjorie Taylor Greene labeling him weak, to a broader meltdown over leadership, redistricting, and Trump’s shadow presidency. The two veteran reporters dig into Johnson’s old podcast comments on “waffle vs spaghetti” brains, why GOP women feel he doesn’t listen to them, the real threat of mid-term retirements, and whether anyone (Tom Emmer?) could actually replace him before the majority vanishes. Read Annie’s must-read piece that has all of Washington buzzing: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/us/politics/republican-women-speaker-johnson.html Who do you think lasts longer in 2026 – Mike Johnson as Speaker or the razor-thin Republican House majority? Drop your prediction below. For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/george-santos-believes-george-santos https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/power-shifts-everywhere https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/did-trump-just-slap-his-name-on-obamacare To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Annie Karni's profile at NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/by/annie-karni Follow Annie: https://x.com/anniekarni https://www.instagram.com/anniekarni/ 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. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #MikeJohnson #SpeakerJohnson #EpsteinFiles #EliseStefanik #NancyMace #MTG #MarjorieTaylorGreene #GOP #HouseRepublicans #PoliticalScandal #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Inside the GOP Mutiny Over Mike Johnson and the Epstein Files Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:50 Annie Karni joins the Tara Palmeri Show 04:19 Republican anger erupts at Johnson on the record 06:04 Why the women are leading the revolt 08:12 Mike Johnson’s traditional views on gender roles 10:19 Waffle vs spaghetti brains and Thanksgiving dinner 11:54 Epstein vote pressure from Johnson and Trump 14:15 Trump as shadow Speaker 17:25 No loyalty owed – Johnson didn’t build the majority 21:00 Mid-term retirements and slim majority panic 24:39 How Mace, Boebert and MTG stood up to Trump 27:35 Some GOP women still defend Johnson 28:47 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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