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Trump, Epstein & the Money Trail That Protected Them Both Nov 09, 2025

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What hidden financial pipeline linked Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein's empire of blackmail and global influence? On this illuminating episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, join host Tara Palmeri for a riveting deep dive with investigative journalist Zev Shalev, the powerhouse behind Narativ, as they trace the money trail that shielded Epstein for decades. From the dropped money laundering probe that federal prosecutors abandoned despite $1.1 billion in suspicious JP Morgan transactions, to Epstein's loyal billionaire bankers who kept him as a client post-conviction, this episode uncovers how a college dropout accessed presidents, prime ministers, and oligarchs. They explore Epstein's role as a potential intelligence asset for the US, Israel, and beyond—bragging of ties to Putin, Ehud Barak, and African dictators—while deploying young women as honey traps in a KGB-style operation spanning finance, tech, academia, and politics. Which overlooked money trail in Epstein's network deserves the next subpoena? 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/gen-z-is-over-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-s-word-is-back-zohran-mamdani https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/from-the-ballroom-to-the-breadline 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 #TrumpEpstein #EpsteinMoneyTrail #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinIntelligence #EpsteinCoverup #ZevShalev #EpsteinSurvivors #FinancialCrimes #PoliticalScandal #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Trump, Epstein & the Money Trail That Protected Them Both Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 05:43 Zev Shalev joins the Tara Palmeri Show 10:50 Epstein and Trump’s closest friendship 14:23 Money laundering probe dropped by Acosta 19:01 JP Morgan’s $1.1 billion suspicious activity 23:22 Epstein’s CIA and Langley connections 27:08 Russian oligarch money through Epstein 32:36 Robert Maxwell recruits Epstein for intelligence 38:28 Ghislaine continues the Maxwell operation 43:51 KGB-style honey traps at global events 48:17 Epstein triggers Bear Stearns collapse 52:18 Why DOJ protected Epstein from charges 59:11 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Inside Epstein: What Top Journalists Know — and What They Can’t Report Nov 06, 2025

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What secrets about Jeffrey Epstein's network of power and money are top journalists still holding back? On this fascinating collaboration of the Tara Palmeri Show and NPR's Question Everything, Tara Palmeri joins host Brian Reed for a rare, wine-fueled roundtable with investigative reporter Vicky Ward—who profiled Epstein in 2003 and faced his threats firsthand—New York Times finance editor David Enrich, fresh off exposing J.P. Morgan's role in financing Epstein's crimes even after his 2008 conviction, and Tara's producer Eric Abbenante, a MAGA insider revealing how Trump's base is raging over unfulfilled promises to release the files. From Epstein's unexplained fortune and ties to billionaires like Leon Black and Les Wexner, to survivor stories of recruitment pyramids and lost justice, to the international web involving princes and presidents—they lay bare what's known, what's rumored, and why fear of retribution keeps so much buried. With Trump now in office and pressure mounting for unredacted documents, this candid brain trust uncovers the class divides, institutional cover-ups, and lingering questions driving the story six years after Epstein's death. Which unreported Epstein connection do you think would finally force full transparency?

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https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1258547263/question-everything-with-brian-reed Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com

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Election Aftershock: What Last Night’s Wave Means + a MAGA civil war? Nov 05, 2025

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What seismic shifts from last night's election results are already rewriting the rules of American politics? Join Tara Palmeri LIVE at 4 PM ET for an unfiltered dive into the aftershocks of the 2024 vote, unpacking the unexpected waves that swept through key battlegrounds and what they signal for the balance of power in Washington. As the dust settles, we turn to the brewing tensions within the MAGA coalition—where isolationist voices clash with pro-Israel stalwarts over everything from foreign aid to free speech boundaries on the right, spotlighting the Tucker Carlson-Nick Fuentes interview that's fracturing alliances and testing loyalties ahead of Trump's next moves. Tara recaps her reporting with AP News last night live from Zohran Mamdani's election watch party. Our guest today is award-winning journalist Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo News and former executive producer of CBS Evening News. How deep will the MAGA civil war cut into Trump's agenda moving forward? Tara reports inside Mamdani's election night: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-zohran-mamdanis-election-night 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/gen-z-is-over-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-s-word-is-back-zohran-mamdani https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/from-the-ballroom-to-the-breadline 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 #ZohranMamdani #NYCMayor #Election2025 #DemocraticSocialist #AndrewCuomo #AOC #ProgressivePolitics #NYCPolitics #ElectionNight #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri

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Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral election night party Reporting LIVE for the @associatedpress Nov 05, 2025

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What drove a 34-year-old democratic socialist to shatter the establishment and claim NYC's mayoral throne in a historic upset? On this electrifying episode of the Tara Palmeri Show live from Zohran Mamdani's electric election night watch party at the Paramount Theater for the Associated Press, Tara Palmeri captures the raw energy as results roll in and victory is declared, breaking down the grassroots surge that powered Mamdani past Andrew Cuomo by double digits amid record 2 million voter turnout, his viral halal-eating videos and affordability pledges like universal childcare, free bussing, rent freezes, and city-run groceries resonating with disillusioned strivers tired of Eric Adams' scandals and Wall Street dominance, the youth-driven enthusiasm unseen since de Blasio with young canvassers pounding pavements, Mamdani's controversial Israel stances from protesting outside Schumer's home to vowing to arrest Netanyahu fueling tensions yet not derailing his momentum, Democratic establishment jitters with Schumer withholding endorsement while Hochul courts progressives for her reelection, celebrity sightings including AOC in VIP, Cynthia Nixon, and Hasan Piker cheering the win, and broader implications for a fractured Democratic Party balancing NYC's socialist triumph against centrist governor victories in Virginia and New Jersey, all while Mamdani eyes building police inroads and navigating state hurdles for his populist agenda. How will Mamdani's progressive populism reshape New York and challenge the Democratic Party nationwide? Tara reports inside Mamdani's election night: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-zohran-mamdanis-election-night 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/gen-z-is-over-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-s-word-is-back-zohran-mamdani https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/from-the-ballroom-to-the-breadline 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. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral election night party Reporting LIVE for the @AssociatedPress 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:29 Tara joins AP’s Coverage of Zohran Mamdani’s victory 01:19 Youth surge for Mamdani over Cuomo 02:37 Voters on first-name basis with Zohran 03:00 Affordability promises: childcare for all 05:01 Record 2 million turnout in NYC 06:30 Mamdani’s controversial Israel stance 08:12 Victory declared: Mamdani projected mayor 09:47 Establishment rejects Cuomo dynasty 12:16 Rent freezes top voter priorities 14:06 AOC and Cynthia Nixon in VIP 17:54 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Election Day from the Zohran Mamdani HQ in NYC: What to Watch, What’s Next — with NY Mag’s Ross Barkan Nov 04, 2025

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What surprises are unfolding in the 2025 special elections that could reshape Congress right now? On this riveting episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri joins for an Election Day live broadcast straight from the heart of New York City, where the must-watch races, potential upsets, and immediate ripple effects on national politics are being broken down. Guest and New York Magazine columnist Ross Barkan brings sharp analysis on key battlegrounds, voter turnout trends, and how these results might force party leaders to pivot in the weeks ahead. The data driving tonight's outcomes is dived into, along with a preview of the power plays that follow. What unexpected twist in these special elections do you see changing the game for 2026? 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/gen-z-is-over-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-s-word-is-back-zohran-mamdani https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/from-the-ballroom-to-the-breadline To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Ross Barkan substack: https://substack.com/@rossbarkan Follow Ross: https://x.com/RossBarkan https://www.instagram.com/ross.barkan/ 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 #NYCMayor #NYCMayorRace #NYCElection2025 #ZohranMamdani #MamdaniForMayor #AndrewCuomo #CuomoForMayor #NYCPolitics #NYCNews #ElectionDay2025 #VoteNYC #NYCDemocrats #RentFreeze #FreeBuses #UniversalChildcare #NYPD #IsraelPalestine #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Election Day LIVE from NYC: What to Watch, What’s Next Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:05 Ross Barkan joins the Tara Palmeri Show 01:32 Zohran Mamdani's massive upset 03:00 Cuomo's high negatives 04:12 Breaking 50% threshold 05:19 National Democratic implications 10:28 Affordability trumps security 11:31 Election night coverage plans 13:03 Mikie Sherrill's tight race 18:31 AOC eyes Schumer's seat 21:01 Mamdani's launch event 22:52 Zohran's Obama-like talent 24:11 Cuomo's entitlement flop 29:52 Mamdani's big four promises 33:46 Free buses doable 34:32 City-owned groceries 38:33 NYPD veto power 43:28 Israel-Palestine divide 51:36 Islamophobic attack ads 53:52 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Election Day Energy: Gen Z Turns on Trump & Young Democrats Find a New Star in Zohran Mamdani | with Harry Sisson Nov 04, 2025

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What happens when Trump's latest AI-generated video sparks calls for a lawsuit that could upend his media empire?

On this episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Gen Z political influencer Harry Sisson joins me to break down the backlash against Trump's bizarre AI slop video—think deepfake disasters and viral fury—and why it's fueling serious talk of legal action against the former president for election interference. We dive into the fractured state of the Democratic Party post-2024, from leadership voids to grassroots rebellions, and spotlight rising star Zohran Mamdani's bold push to redefine progressive politics in a post-Trump world. Sisson shares insider takes on Gen Z's role in the resistance and what it means for the midterms. How do you think a Trump lawsuit over AI content changes the game for political media? 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/gen-z-is-over-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-s-word-is-back-zohran-mamdani https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/from-the-ballroom-to-the-breadline 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

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S-word is back: Zohran Mamdani and the Generation That Stopped Apologizing for Socialism Nov 03, 2025

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How will Zohran Mamdani’s vision of an affordable New York reshape the city’s future under Trump’s shadow? On this intriguing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri sits down with author and thinker Anand Giridharadas on the eve of the NYC mayoral election to unpack Zohran Mamdani’s socialist surge, his “afford to dream” agenda, and the coming clash with Trump over funding, immigration, and city priorities. From free buses and city-run groceries to rent freezes and reimagining New York as a springboard for dreamers rather than a luxury mall, they explore whether affordability can unlock creativity, reduce crime, and revive a city priced out for artists and regular people. They dive into why younger generations no longer fear the word “socialism,” how Europe’s safety nets inspire bold ideas, and what Mamdani’s win could mean for Democrats nationwide. What part of Mamdani’s agenda excites or worries you most for New York’s next chapter? 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/gen-z-is-over-trump https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-s-word-is-back-zohran-mamdani https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/from-the-ballroom-to-the-breadline To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Anand's channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@AnandGiridharadasLive⁩ Anand's substack: https://substack.com/@anandwrites 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 #ZohranMamdani #NYCMayor #DemocraticSocialism #AffordToDream #TrumpVsNYC #AnandGiridharadas #NewYorkPolitics #AffordableHousing #SocialistAgenda #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Zohran Mamdani vs Trump’s America: The Socialist Running to Be NYC’s Next Mayor Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:05 Anand Giridharadas joins the Tara Palmeri Show 02:13 Afford to dream slogan 03:37 Maslow's hierarchy in NYC 04:45 Cities as springboards 06:32 Trump funding cuts loom 07:32 Free buses and groceries 09:32 Rent freeze fight 10:51 European lessons for NYC 15:57 Socialism no longer scary 24:08 Obama non-endorsement 28:25 Mamdani's youth defense 31:28 Age of founders comparison 34:54 Shutdown ending soon 37:02 Elite flip-flop prediction 41:54 Safety via less desperation 49:08 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Trump’s New Watchlist Targets “Anti-American” and “Anti-Christian” Citizens Nov 02, 2025

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What indicators in NSPM-7 could land you on a domestic watch list built from 9/11 counterterrorism tools now aimed at Americans expressing anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, or hostility to traditional family values? On this revelatory episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein joins Tara Palmeri to break down National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, a directive posted openly on whitehouse.gov that expands post-9/11 surveillance powers inward. Signed days after designating Antifa a domestic terrorist organization and in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, NSPM-7 instructs the FBI, DHS, and DOD to treat political dissent as a national security threat. Klippenstein reveals how Joint Terrorism Task Forces are repurposing war-on-terror infrastructure, how the Threat Screening Center is quietly building a domestic watch list, and why arrests without charges are already chilling free speech. From AI-driven social media sweeps to Treasury tracking nonprofit funding, this memo marks an unprecedented pivot of counterterrorism authorities against U.S. citizens. Which part of NSPM-7’s language shocks you most, and who in your life might meet its vague ideological criteria? 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/from-the-ballroom-to-the-breadline https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/some-days-im-a-hero-other-days-everyone https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/congressional-candidate-kat-abughazaleh To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Ken Klippenstein's substack: https://www.kenklippenstein.com/ Follow Ken: https://x.com/kenklippenstein https://www.instagram.com/kenklipp/ https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4k6dakv7cskxttdvfpzadq7e?ref_src=embed 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 This Trump Memo Lets the Government Target You for Your Beliefs Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 02:08 Ken Klippenstein joins the Tara Palmeri Show 02:25 NSPM-7 hiding in plain sight 04:29 Anti-Christianity as terror indicator 07:25 Stephen Miller targets Democratic radicals 09:57 Joint Terrorism Task Forces activate 12:52 Pre-crime indicators attack First Amendment 16:32 Treasury tracks Antifa funding via Soros 19:34 Congress ignores NSPM-7 coverage 22:34 Threat Screening Center renamed for domestic threats 25:55 Palantir AI rolls out for surveillance 28:39 Watch list nominations underway 31:01 Kirk assassination as new 9/11 34:18 Advice: Raise NSPM-7 with your representatives 39:12 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Prince Andrew Lost His Title — But Virginia Giuffre’s Epstein Saga is Far From Over Oct 31, 2025

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What Epstein-linked American power players are dodging the accountability that just stripped Prince Andrew of his royal title? On this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara joins Erin Burnett on CNN's OutFront with fellow panelist Richard Quest to examine Virginia Giuffre's Nobody's Girl—the memoir that ended Andrew's princely status, cost the UK ambassador his post, and revealed why US officials remain untouched despite Giuffre's trafficking to three dozen men, publisher fears of defamation suits, and the FBI's sealed full account. How many more Epstein files must surface before US leaders pay the price Britain finally demanded of its royalty? 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/congressional-candidate-kat-abughazaleh https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/from-war-on-terror-to-war-on-americans https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-lawyers-who-left-millions-to 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 #PrinceAndrew #VirginiaGiuffre #EpsteinFiles #NobodyGirl #GhislaineMaxwell #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinSurvivors #EpsteinCoverup #BritishMonarchy #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Prince Andrew Lost His Title — But Virginia Giuffre’s Epstein Saga is Far From Over Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 02:13 Tara joins Erin Burnett OutFront on CNN 03:45 Tara on US officials dodging Epstein fallout 05:45 Epstein-Maxwell-Weinstein photo at Royal Lodge 07:14 Tara reveals Giuffre's full unnamed list 08:31 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Kat Abughazaleh Walks Out of My Interview After I Ask About Her Indictment Oct 30, 2025

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What moment made congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh abruptly end the interview and walk out mid-question? On this wild episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri sits down with 26-year-old progressive star Kat Abughazaleh, the Media Matters and Mother Jones alum behind viral segments like "I Watched Tucker Carlson So You Don't Have To," now running second in a crowded 13-way Democratic primary for Illinois's 9th District. Fresh off a federal indictment for her role in an ICE facility protest—facing charges of conspiracy to impede a federal officer, forcibly intimidating an officer, property damage, and more—Kat joins to share her side. Tara's article: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/congressional-candidate-kat-abughazaleh Tara asks straightforward questions: how she's feeling, what happened that day, the indictment's details (surrounding an officer's vehicle, banging on it, etching "pig" on the side), and whether up to 14 years in prison could block her from serving in Congress. Kat calls it a "political prosecution" to criminalize protest, insists she'll plead not guilty and win in court, but refuses specifics on the allegations. Moments after Tara pulls up protest video and presses on prison time's impact, Kat signs off and vanishes from the live stream. Tara reacts in real time, draws parallels to Katie Porter's recent walkout, breaks down the crowded open seat (with incumbent Jan Schakowsky retiring), Kat's $1M fundraising haul, and what this says about social media stars dodging accountability in politics. Watch the full unedited exchange and decide for yourself. How would Kat Abughazaleh handle tough town hall questions from constituents if she can't answer basic ones here? For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe 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. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #KatAbughazaleh #ICEProtest #PoliticalProsecution #CongressionalCandidate #Illinois9th #FreeSpeech #CriminalizeProtest #InterviewWalkout #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Kat Abughazaleh Walks Out of My Interview After I Ask About Her Indictment Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 03:14 Kat Abughazaleh joins the Tara Palmeri Show 03:45 Kat's social media rise and congressional run 04:15 Facing federal indictment charges 05:20 Calling it a political prosecution 06:10 Question about etching "pig" on officer's car 06:41 Watching the protest video together 07:11 Asking about prison time impact 07:24 Kat abruptly ends the interview 07:59 Tara reacts live to the walkout 08:22 Breaking down the crowded Illinois 9th primary 09:26 Kat's fundraising and open seat advantage 10:21 Why candidates must handle tough questions 11:20 Parallels to Katie Porter's walkout 13:55 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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