The Tara Palmeri Show

Is Trump weaponizing lawsuits to silence critics and reshape media coverage?

On this timely episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara speaks with media law professor Stuart Brotman about his new book, Free Expression Under Fire: Defending Free Speech and Free Press Across the Political Spectrum. The conversation explores the shifting landscape of free speech protections, from Trump's aggressive legal actions against outlets like the Wall Street Journal, pollsters, and others, to FCC pressures on broadcasters, DHS subpoenas targeting anti-ICE critics, and the broader cultural forces of cancel culture and self-censorship. Brotman breaks down how both sides of the political spectrum are challenging free expression—through government overreach, private pressures, and selective enforcement—while highlighting legal safeguards like anti-SLAPP laws and Supreme Court precedents that protect journalists and individuals.

What strategies are powerful figures using to make journalism more expensive and risky, and how might independent media and platforms like YouTube change the game for free press in this era?

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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.

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How Trump is Controlling the Free Press with Lawsuits
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:07 Stuart Brotman joins the Tara Palmeri Show
01:11 Shift in free speech champions on the right
02:17 Trump's lawsuits against media and pollsters
03:44 Cancel culture and private pressures on speech
05:26 Self-censorship in workplaces and society
07:53 Supreme Court ruling on private social media posts
11:01 Stephen Colbert and FCC equal opportunities rules
14:51 FCC independence and potential presidential control
17:57 DHS subpoenas targeting anti-ICE critics
20:37 Don Lemon prosecution under FACE Act
26:34 Lawfare through massive defamation suits
28:54 Media ownership and independent journalism rise
32:12 Importance of diverse voices in free expression
34:44 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show
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What hidden ties between Jeffrey Epstein and intelligence agencies allowed him to operate above the law for decades?

On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara sits down with Michael Shellenberger of Public for an unfiltered conversation on the Epstein saga's deepest mysteries. They dissect newly surfaced details from emails, court files, and congressional demands for unreleased documents—including CIA connections, the role of powerful fixers, coded language in communications, underage trafficking allegations, elite protection networks, and why so many high-profile figures escaped scrutiny. The discussion extends to broader themes of elite impunity, government overreach, censorship pressures, California's policy failures on homelessness and addiction, and the realities of immigration enforcement clashes.

How deep does the Epstein protection network really run, and what would full disclosure from intelligence agencies change about our understanding of power in America?

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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.

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Shrimp, Grape Soda, Pizza: The Disturbing Code Words Jeffrey Epstein Used for Girls
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:09 Michael Shellenberger joins the Tara Palmeri Show
01:41 Nancy Mace demands CIA Epstein files
03:10 Epstein's SKIFF and intelligence ties
05:04 State Department mansion and early connections
06:41 Leverage tool vs pedophilia ring debate
08:38 Cataloging girls and underage trafficking
10:46 Elite impunity and reputation laundering
13:45 Call for real trials and prosecutions
16:26 Sweetheart deal and Acosta irregularities
19:30 Coded language in emails
23:10 Obvious signs at Epstein properties
26:46 Censorship and Stephen Colbert interview
33:09 California governor race outlook
44:39 Sanctuary policies and ICE clashes
55:32 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show
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The Epstein shadow refuses to fade from Donald Trump's presidency—what does it reveal about power, cover-ups, and who really holds the narrative?

On this unflinching episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, in a special collaboration with Charlie Sykes, Tara Palmeri joins Charlie to dissect why the Jeffrey Epstein story persists as radioactive unfinished business that no distractions, foreign crises, or narrative controls can bury. They break down Pam Bondi's dismissive congressional appearance and its chilling impact on survivors, the Trump administration's apparent reluctance to pursue full transparency or empathy for victims, and the widening blast radius—from international resignations and business fallout to elite networks involving figures like Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Howard Lutnick. The conversation probes Epstein's potential role as a "hyper fixer" for governments, the suspicious redactions and withheld files at the DOJ, the enduring grip of Epstein's associations on Trump's legacy, and the contrast between global accountability and domestic inaction.

What will it take for the full truth about Epstein's network to finally emerge?

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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.

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Is Epstein DESTROYING Trump's Presidency?
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
01:17 Tara joins To the Contrary with Charlie Sykes
02:24 Pam Bondi's Clown Show Appearance
09:09 Cover-Up at DOJ and Withheld Files
10:20 Epstein as Hyper Fixer for Governments
12:15 Speculation on Intelligence Ties and Honey Traps
13:59 Who Should Testify Before Congress
15:41 Michael Cohen's Shifting Epstein Stories
17:13 Survivors' Mood and Ongoing Fight
19:16 Michael Wolff and Epstein's Media Maneuvers
21:08 ICE Controversies and Media Suppression
26:05 Kristi Noem's Ambition and ICE Raids
31:12 Trump on Elections and Slipping Grip
43:26 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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Were the Royals warned about Prince Andrew's risky ties to Jeffrey Epstein, or did fears of blackmail, bribes, and hidden sex tapes keep everything buried until now?

On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, royal historian and Prince Andrew expert Andrew Lownie returns for a deep dive into the explosive implications of Prince Andrew's arrest. Drawing from newly released Epstein files and his extensive research—including his trilogy on the disgraced royal—Lownie explores the mutually beneficial yet deeply corrupt relationship between Andrew and Epstein. Beyond the sexual misconduct allegations, the discussion uncovers how Andrew allegedly shared confidential information from his time as UK trade envoy in exchange for financial favors, including payoffs for his ex-wife's debts.

What hidden details do you think the remaining Epstein files still hold about Prince Andrew and the royal family's knowledge?

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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.

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Were the Royals Warned? Epstein, Alleged Blackmail, Bribes — and Sex Tape Fears Around Prince Andrew
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:05 Andrew Lownie joins the Tara Palmeri Show
01:13 Prince Andrew's arrest shocks experts
02:02 Mutually beneficial Epstein-Andrew relationship
03:11 Leaked information and financial corruption
04:36 Epstein ties back to 1980s and intelligence angles
06:57 Russian intelligence links and national security risks
09:15 Andrew as possible Russian asset
12:01 Queen knew about Andrew's misconduct
13:40 Damage to the royal family and King Charles
15:33 Prince Andrew and Trump's close connections
18:06 Next steps in the investigation and potential charges
20:37 Possible sentences and sex trafficking angles
23:06 Crown settlement with Virginia Giuffre explained
25:53 Victims' role in pushing for Epstein files release
28:12 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show
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The fallout from the Epstein Files has triggered a historic reckoning across the Atlantic.

On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara appears as a guest on Nicolle Wallace's Deadline: White House on MSNBC to react to the stunning arrest of former Prince Andrew by UK authorities on suspicion of misconduct in public office tied to sharing confidential government information with Jeffrey Epstein—a development described as a once-in-400-years event for the British monarchy. The discussion highlights Virginia Roberts Giuffre's long-standing allegations of being trafficked to Andrew and raped multiple times, her family's statement hailing the arrest as vindication for survivors, and clips from her 2019 BBC interview detailing the abuse. Tara shares personal insights from knowing Giuffre and other survivors, emphasizing Andrew's shattered credibility—from denied contacts with Epstein to new evidence of information trading—while contrasting global accountability (resignations, firings, charges abroad) with the glaring lack of it in the United States.

What accountability should follow for Epstein associates still in positions of power in the United States?

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https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-epstein-question-no-one-will

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.

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Epstein Fallout: EX Prince Andrew Arrested as Trump "Sad" for Royals, no sympathy for Victims
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:17 Tara joins Nicolle Wallace’s Deadline: White House
01:58 Virginia Giuffre's account of the abuse
02:31 Giuffre family statement on Prince Andrew arrest
03:34 Bipartisan calls for US accountability
05:23 Tara on knowing Virginia and Andrew's shattered credibility
07:38 Prince Andrew's 2019 BBC interview dissected
10:57 Michael Shear on royal family response and press pressure
15:08 Potential for Prince Andrew to aid US investigations
20:23 Trump's comments on the royal fallout
24:18 Elite protection and Starmer's challenges
26:39 New Mexico DOJ seeks Epstein files
29:30 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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