The Tara Palmeri Show

What happens when President Trump confuses Greenland with Iceland four times during his Davos speech, ICE escalates warrantless home entries, and the Epstein files stay mostly locked away?

On this sharp episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara dissects President Trump's rambling Davos speech at the World Economic Forum, where he repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland, pushed exaggerated claims, and drew criticism from figures like Gavin Newsom and even former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb labeling it as unchecked narcissism. Tara shares her appearance on CNN's Abby Phillip roundtable alongside co-panelists Batya Ungar-Sargon and Ana Navarro, where she called out the verbal missteps as mental sludge unfit for a refined global audience while comparing it to coherence issues in leaders over 80 and noting the exhaustion from late-night travel.

What do these Davos gaffes, aggressive ICE tactics, and stalled Epstein document releases reveal about accountability at the highest levels?

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https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/pete-hegseth-isnt-just-waging-a-culture
https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-epstein-story-isnt-just-americanits

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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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Trump’s Davos Meltdown + ICE Escalates — and the Epstein Files Are Going Nowhere
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:24 Trump's Davos Speech Ramble Begins
02:36 Exhaustion and Leader Age Comparisons
03:47 ICE Raids Turn Minnesota Into Tinderbox
05:19 Epstein Files Update: Overwhelmed Prosecutors
06:15 Ghislaine Maxwell Testimony and Clemency Push
09:35 Tara joins NewsNight with Abby Phillip on CNN
11:07 Gavin Newsom Calls Out Trump's "Mental Sludge"
13:05 Comparing Trump and Biden Gaffes on World Stage
15:06 Ty Cobb: Trump "Demented and Narcissism Run Amok"
18:44 ICE Memo Allows Warrantless Home Entries
21:07 Constitutional Concerns Over ICE Tactics
25:11 Deaths in ICE Custody and Performative Cruelty
28:06 Racial Profiling Accusations in Raids
30:26 70% of Detainees Have Criminal Records?
33:16 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show
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The White House is scrambling as Trump's aggressive ICE raids turn into a PR nightmare — what happens when the visuals of mass deportations alienate the very voters who put him back in power?

On this eye-opening episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, former colleague and Axios reporter Marc Caputo joins to break down the internal wake-up call rocking the administration. Private GOP polling shows slipping support among independents, moderates, infrequent voters, and even key segments of white normies — well before the tragic shooting of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis during an ICE encounter intensified the backlash. From Joe Rogan calling the operations "Gestapo"-like to Trump's private frustrations over how the raids "look like a war zone" on social media, the conversation digs into the bind: Trump wants mass deportations but hates the messy, confrontational production playing out daily. Caputo details the talk of "recalibrating" the approach. The discussion also touches on frustrations with media coverage, local resistance in places like Minnesota, and why seeing the "sausage being made" is eroding Trump's once-strong border approval.

What do these polling drops and White House second thoughts mean for the midterms and Trump's immigration agenda moving forward?

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https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-epstein-story-isnt-just-americanits
https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/live-with-tara-palmeri-to-talk-epstein

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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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Trump’s ICE Raids Backfire — Polls Crash, White House Scrambles
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
01:46 Marc Caputo joins the Tara Palmeri Show
03:21 Recalibrating immigration approach
05:31 Polling damage among independents and normies
07:30 Trump private concerns over raid optics
10:12 Economy push vs immigration distractions
12:24 Kristi Noem ambitions and performative raids
15:33 Masked agents and operational issues
18:05 Media coverage frustrations and local resistance
21:17 No major staff shakeups expected
24:39 Broader foreign policy tangents
27:18 Voter turnout risks for midterms
30:03 Escalation cycle and closing thoughts
32:55 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

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What happens when the largest bureaucracy in America gets remade around a fragile idea of masculinity?

On this revealing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, journalist Jasper Craven, author of God Forgives, Brothers Don't: The Long March of Military Education and the Making of American Manhood, breaks down how toxic masculinity has seeped into the Pentagon under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The conversation traces the evolution of military culture from aspirational ideals to a warped emphasis on brawn over brains, the rollback of programs elevating women, the quiet dismantling of sexual assault response efforts, and Hegseth's personal history—from a straight-edge Princeton student to a figure fixated on aggression, body counts, and sidelining women in combat. Craven details how one woman's Silver Star in Iraq still haunts Hegseth, how institutional misogyny enables impunity, and what unchecked impulses could mean for warfare, accountability, and even domestic politics in the months ahead.

What signs will show that Pentagon culture is sliding further into this outdated warrior mentality over the next year?

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https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/live-with-tara-palmeri-to-talk-epstein
https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-vanity-fair-link-fixed

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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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Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: Misogyny Goes Mainstream
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:51 Jasper Craven joins the Tara Palmeri Show
01:40 Origins of the book and military's toxic masculinity
03:14 How Cold War lies warped warrior ideals
05:32 Pete Hegseth's discomfort with modern warfare
09:46 Hegseth's personal evolution and daddy issues
13:16 From straight-edge Princeton to frat-boy aggression
17:16 Leanne Hester's Silver Star vs Hegseth's jealousy
20:42 Rollback of women in combat and sexual assault programs
25:16 Daddy issues in power and risks to the Pentagon
30:18 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show
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What happens when hundreds of young Republican staffers trade Sunday brunch for a three-hour evangelical service inside a Washington dive bar just blocks from the White House?

Read the full story in Vanity Fair here: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/maga-dive-bar-washington-dc

On this eye-opening episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara shares her firsthand experience stepping into the bar-turned-church, the cultural shock it evoked from her own Catholic upbringing, and the deeper implications of blending spiritual belonging with Washington networking. Steve Schmidt reflects on his encounters with evangelical culture, the dangers of fusing faith and politics, the risks of Christian nationalism, and why separation of church and state remains one of America's most vital safeguards. From personal family stories to sharp analysis of today's political-religious landscape, the discussion uncovers why this phenomenon resonates so strongly with a generation seeking meaning amid isolation.

What does the rise of places like King's Church reveal about power, faith, and the next generation of political leaders in Washington?

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https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/live-with-tara-palmeri-to-talk-epstein
https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-vanity-fair-link-fixed

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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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Inside the MAGA Church in a Bar Near the White House
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:29 King's Church: Sunday Service in a DC Dive Bar
01:14 Steve Schmidt joins the Tara Palmeri Show
02:09 Evangelical Culture and Personal Upbringing
05:13 Inside the Vanity Fair Piece on King's Church
06:58 Networking and Power at King's Church
10:05 Concerns About Faith and Politics Fusion
15:23 Dangers of Christian Nationalism
20:07 Young Staffers Seeking Meaning in DC
28:39 Gen Z Conservatives and Church Appeal
32:20 Current Political Scandals and Revulsion
40:14 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show
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The shadowy web of Jeffrey Epstein spans intelligence agencies, global power brokers, and decades of unanswered questions—what hidden truths still bind the world's elite together?

On this riveting crossover episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, former CIA clandestine officers John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea from the Mission Implausible Podcast welcome investigative journalist Tara Palmeri for an in-depth exploration of the Epstein saga. The discussion traces the international dimensions of the scandal, from Robert Maxwell's mysterious ties to espionage and money laundering, through Jeffrey Epstein's rise as a con man useful to multiple agencies, to the enduring networks of influence, blackmail, and sex trafficking that connected presidents, royals, bankers, and spies. With insights into Prince Andrew surveillance, foreign intelligence holdings, the modeling agency recruitment tactics, and the emotional toll of pursuing justice for survivors, the conversation dissects why the story remains a lightning rod for conspiracy theories and political manipulation.

What connections in the Epstein network surprise people the most when the layers are peeled back?

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https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-vanity-fair-link-fixed
https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/baptisms-under-disco-lights

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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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MI6, Mossad & Epstein's Hidden Connections to Prince Andrew
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:02 Mission Implausible joins the Tara Palmeri Show
01:12 Tara Palmeri on covering Epstein since his death
03:38 Epstein's international circles and foreign intelligence
06:45 Epstein as international con man and informant
09:22 Robert Maxwell's mysterious death and money funneling
15:40 High-level meetings and the J.P. Morgan connection
23:13 The human trafficking network and foreign recruitment
31:15 The consensual secret among the powerful
43:47 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show
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