The Tara Palmeri Show

ara Palmeri and Steve Schmidt analyze the recent election results. They discuss the frustrated mood inside the White House, President Trump's search for a scapegoat, and the GOP's anger over late spending and campaign messaging. The conversation explores how economic concerns and controversial campaign strategies impacted voter turnout, the hurdles ahead for potential 2028 Republican candidates like JD Vance and Marco Rubio, and the strategic electoral successes of rising Democratic leaders across the country. 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. #politics #trump #midterms 00:00:00 - The Mood in the White House and GOP Frustrations 00:04:15 - Analyzing the MAGA Base Voter Turnout 00:08:12 - Democratic Spending Strategy and State Pickups 00:14:41 - The Defeat of Incumbent Non-MAGA Republicans 00:27:49 - Dissecting Controversial Campaign Ads 00:35:23 - The Rise of New Democratic Senators 00:46:06 - GOP Infighting and the 2028 Presidential Cycle 00:54:34 - Future Congressional Leadership and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live coverage and analysis of the 2026 Midterm Elections featuring special guests Marc Caputo, Charlie Sykes, and Julie Grace. The panel discusses early election results in key battlegrounds including South Carolina, Texas, Florida, and Kansas. The commentary focuses on the performance of high-profile candidates, the shifting political dynamics in historically red states, and the implications for both House and Senate leadership. 00:00:00 Show opening and early battleground results overview 00:02:04 Marc Caputo joins to discuss the Georgia and Florida gubernatorial races 00:08:45 Analysis of candidate quality impacting races in South Carolina, Texas, and Kansas 00:16:00 Discussion on the Iran war, potential military actions, and the lame-duck session 00:22:22 Charlie Sykes joins to analyze the electoral map and nationwide voting trends 00:32:27 Evaluation of Democratic messaging, rural state strategy, and independent voter turnout 00:46:25 Julie Grace shares Capitol Hill reactions and projections for House leadership 00:56:48 Breaking news and real-time reaction to the projected South Carolina Senate race winner 01:00:08 Closing remarks, channel support, and sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Election Day! Tara Palmeri breaks down exclusive election eve reporting from both GOP and Democratic insiders as voters head to the polls. While Republican strategists are bracing for heavy losses and potential Democratic wave territory, Democrats remain cautious. From Ken Paxton and James Talarico in Texas to high-stakes Senate battles in Michigan and Ohio, here is what top operatives are admitting behind closed doors—and what a post-election Congress will look like for Donald Trump and JD Vance. 🚨 Join Tara tonight from 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET for an Election Night Live Special right here on YouTube and Substack (tarapalmeri.com) featuring Mark Caputo, Charlie Sykes, and Juliegrace Brufke! Support independent journalism: • Substack: https://tarapalmeri.com Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TARA at https://www.oneskin.co/TARA #oneskinpod#Politics #ElectionDay #Midterms #GOP #Democrats #TaraPalmeri #SenateRaces0:00 - GOP Panic vs. Democratic Caution 1:30 - Elon Musk & MAGA Inc.’s Late Cash Dump 2:21 - Texas Senate: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton 4:35 - Key Bellwether Races: Michigan, Georgia & Ohio 6:06 - Sponsor: OneSkin 7:06 - The Michigan Soap Opera: Haley Stevens & Abdul El-Sayed 7:39 - GOP Senate Math: Red States on the Brink 9:32 - Red State Vulnerabilities: Kansas, SC & Alaska 10:14 - Wednesday Fallout: The MAGA Takeover & JD Vance’s 2028 Future 11:47 - Election Night Live Special Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress created America 250 to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday as a bipartisan milestone. But behind the scenes, a shadow operation called Freedom 250 was launched—diverting corporate donors, siphoning tens of millions in federal funds, and transforming a national celebration into a private political machine. In this investigation, Tara Palmeri uncovers the dark-money apparatus behind Freedom 250, how major corporate contractors got caught in a "bait and switch," and the recurring playbook being used across national institutions. Subscribe to the channel for more independent accountability reporting. Sign up for The Red Letter newsletter: https://tarapalmeri.com 00:00 - The $800M Fundraising Machine 01:19 - America 250 vs. Freedom 250: The Bait and Switch 04:38 - Keith Krach & The Corporate Players 06:45 - The House Democratic Report & Anonymous Donors 09:02 - Corporate "Insurance": Hedging Bets with Trump 13:44 - Following the $150 Million Appropriation 17:18 - Exploiting the National Park Foundation Loophole 21:19 - Christian Nationalism & The Events Agenda 23:56 - UFC Fights & Who's Profiting 26:35 - The Four-Door Playbook: Libraries, Ballrooms & The Kennedy Center 29:47 - Why Oversight Matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Days ahead of the midterm elections, Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio gubernatorial campaign launched an attack ad against Dr. Amy Acton featuring her estranged mother—a move defended by Donald Trump. In this video, Tara Palmeri reflects on her years reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre, breaking down the political fallout of attacking abuse survivors, the bipartisan reaction, and why Washington keeps misreading the public's moral clarity. Plus, Charlie Sykes joins the show to analyze the closing messages of the midterm campaign and where both parties stand. Sign up for The Red Letter: https://tarapalmeri.com Support independent journalism—subscribe and become a member of the channel today. 00:00 - The Midterms & A Familiar Story 00:51 - Vivek Ramaswamy’s Attack Ad on Amy Acton 01:45 - Trump's Backing & The GOP Backlash 02:51 - Lessons from the Epstein Files Fight 03:35 - Working with Virginia Giuffre 04:39 - Weaponizing Trauma for Politics 05:53 - Support Independent Journalism 06:40 - Midterm Analysis with Charlie Sykes 48:21 - Final Thoughts & What’s Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices