The Tara Palmeri Show

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In 2013, Emma Sulkowicz was an anonymous Jane Doe at Columbia University before her "Carry That Weight" mattress performance thrust her into the national spotlight. Now, in the wake of the Cornell Seven lawsuit where another Jane Doe was outed by Michael Tracy, Emma discusses the cost of losing anonymity, public backlash, and finding peace as an acupuncturist 14 years later.
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00:00 - The 2013 Jane Doe Story
01:28 - The Cornell Seven Case & Michael Tracy
02:48 - Speaking Out & Institutional Resistance
04:42 - The "Carry That Weight" Mattress Performance
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07:59 - Rejecting "Mattress Girl" & Graduation
09:05 - Finding Peace & Perspective After 14 Years
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13:10 - The Cost of Giving Up Anonymity
13:56 - Life as an Acupuncturist & Title IX Changes
15:45 - Conclusion & Supporting Independent Journalism

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I break down my intense debate on Piers Morgan with online provocateur Michael Tracey after he published and subsequently deleted the alleged identity of the Jane Doe in the Cornell Seven case. Why does he consistently target sexual assault survivors and attempt to undermine high-profile claims? From his actions during the Jeffrey Epstein investigation to his flawed legal defense under the Sixth Amendment, we examine what really drives this behavior and the real-world dangers faced by victims who come forward.

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00:00 - Confronting Michael Tracey on Piers Morgan

02:00 - Questioning Tracey's Motivations & Funding

04:00 - Why Expose Jane Doe? Risks to Survivors

06:00 - The Sixth Amendment Flaw & Deleting the Post

08:00 - Independent Journalism & Closing Thoughts
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Are Republicans headed for a midterm wipeout—or will their biggest problem be voters who simply stay home?
Axios reporter Marc Caputo joins Tara Palmeri to break down the GOP’s worsening election outlook and the fear of a “red undertow”—Republican voters losing enthusiasm and sitting out the election.
From rising fuel costs and immigration backlash to Ken Paxton’s troubles in Texas and Florida’s Senate and governor’s races, Tara and Marc examine the pressures on Trump’s coalition. Can attack ads, campaign cash and redrawn congressional maps overcome voter frustration?

They also discuss what a Democratic House could mean for investigations and impeachment, why Trump’s support within his own party may be softer than it looks, and the political balancing act facing JD Vance ahead of 2028. Plus, a conversation about fears of federal agents at polling places—with Caputo distinguishing what he’s heard from what remains speculation.
Will voter frustration translate into a Democratic breakthrough, or can Republicans turn things around? Share your take in the comments.

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00:00 Inside the Republican Midterm Convention

04:35 Marc Caputo on GOP Polling & Voter Turnout

09:00 Campaign Ads, Senate Races & the Economy

13:20 Immigration Enforcement in Miami & Doral

17:26 Texas Politics: Ken Paxton & James Talarico

22:17 Florida’s Senate Race, Campaign Money & Maps

27:16 Trump’s Advertising, Approval Ratings & Voter Concerns

32:15 Debt, Impeachment & Election-Day Questions

37:15 Polling-Place Security: Reporting vs. Speculation

41:59 JD Vance, 2028 & Election Cybersecurity
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When Sean Spicer wouldn’t grant me a White House pass, I had to report from outside the gates. It turned out to be some of the most productive reporting of my career.
I’m sharing what happened during my time at Politico, how I found sources without a credential, and why I think the White House briefing can be more theater than news gathering. With CNN, MSNBC and Politico facing a new access fight, I also explain why the press still needs to defend its place in the room. Then I answer your questions live.

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

Chapters
00:00 The White House briefing room’s dirty little secret
01:19 How I became a Trump White House reporter
02:22 My clashes with Sean Spicer
03:05 The White House pass I couldn’t get
04:50 Reporting and breaking stories from outside the gates
06:30 The new White House press access fight
08:53 What reportedly triggered the ban
11:20 Why I did better reporting outside
13:41 How being inside can limit a reporter’s sources
15:36 Why access still matters
18:28 Live questions from viewers
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Pete Hegseth needs $67 billion to keep his war in Iran funded — and it's Republicans, not Democrats, standing in his way. Tara breaks down the Pentagon purge and why senators like Tillis and Ernst say he's "lost my confidence." Plus: Jasper Craven, author of God Forgives, Brothers Don't, joins to unpack the childhood insecurities driving Hegseth's Department of War — and why his wife Jen has earned the nickname "Yoko Ono" inside the building.

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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