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Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to help you get through what may be the most chaotic and consequential presidential election cycle of our lifetime. With 15 years covering politics, Tara speaks with the smartest political brains to discuss what is happening behind the scenes in Washington D.C., and on the campaign trail.
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Tara is joined by Axios’ Marc Caputo from Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., to share their instant reactions to the events of the day and over the preceding weekend. They discuss the highlights of Trump’s speech, differentiate the rhetoric from his actual presidential intentions, and talk about their favorite moments from the event.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Marc Caputo
Producers: Chris Sutton and Ryan Jones
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by Pat Dennis, president of the Democratic Super PAC American Bridge 21st Century, to discuss the viability of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and the media’s role in exposing their inefficiencies to the American public. They shine a light on the dark world of political opposition research, speculate on which of Trump’s controversial picks will make it through confirmation, and debate the effectiveness of mainstream news on the modern voter.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Pat Dennis
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by ex-deputy secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli to talk about the viability of Donald Trump’s ambitious immigration reforms on the eve of his inauguration. They discuss the legality of using the military to execute mass deportations, debate the effects they will have on the American people, and break down the national and international logistics of implementing such a large scale plan.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Ken Cuccinelli
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by former Trump administration appointee and political consultant Matthew Bartlett to discuss the viability of Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda as we approach Inauguration Day. They analyze Trump’s provocative Mar-a-Lago press conference from earlier in the week, speculate on what his first days in office will be like, and shine a light on the tech-bro swagger currently infecting the Hill.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Matthew Bartlett
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by British political activist and adviser Raheem Kassam to discuss and compare the current states of right-wing populism in England and the United States. They shine a light on the rising influence of the Reform party and its ideological leader (Nigel Farage) in U.K. politics, analyze Elon Musk’s political moves in Europe, and talk about what will be different about Donald Trump’s administration the second time around.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Raheem Kassam
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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As President Biden prepares to leave American politics after 50 years of service, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins Tara Palmeri to reflect on Biden’s legacy. Will the history books remember him fondly for his dedication to the American people, or will a controversial final year in office overshadow President Biden's lifetime of work? Plus, the two discuss what President-Elect Donald Trump could do to help or harm the legacy of his predecessor over the next four years.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Douglas Brinkley
Producer: Troy Farkas
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Tara is joined by legal scholar and former political advisor John Yoo to discuss the parameters of Donald Trump’s executive power as we head closer to his upcoming presidency. They examine the myriad ways Trump can manipulate the justice system, talk about the ways he can strengthen his influence further, and shine a light on the viability of some of his proposed executive orders.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: John Yoo
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by political strategist and Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign manager, Bill Stepien, to dissect Trump’s mindset as he gets his cabinet ready for his upcoming presidency. They examine his current level of power in D.C., break down the paths forward for his legislative agenda, and examine his mercurial relationship with pollsters.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Bill Stepien
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by writer, Iraq War veteran, and host of the ‘Independent Americans’ podcast Paul Rieckhoff to discuss Pete Hegseth’s bid to be secretary of defense in Donald Trump’s upcoming administration. They break down the tactics MAGA devotees are employing to pressure senators into accepting Pete’s nomination, examine the culture wars developing within the U.S. military, and talk about why Trump’s DNI nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, is an equally controversial choice for her prospective role.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Paul Rieckhoff
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by Puck’s own Dylan Byers to talk about Donald Trump’s relationship with the media and investigative journalism. They discuss how Trump’s previous administration altered modern political discourse, speculate on the future of big cable news after the last election cycle, and shine a light on how the media has to change the way it covers his upcoming presidency.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Dylan Byers
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by political commentator Chris Cillizza and former press secretary for Jill Biden Michael LaRosa to analyze Joe Biden’s presidential résumé as we head toward the end of his administration. They speculate on the effect Hunter Biden’s controversial pardon will have on Joe’s legacy, shine a light on Jill Biden’s influence on the president’s career, and talk about how Biden’s legislative accomplishments will be viewed in the future.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guests: Michael LaRosa and Chris Cillizza
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by adviser and lobbyist Joe Hack to discuss the most recent developments within President-Elect Donald Trump’s increasingly controversial cabinet selection process. They profile the parade of nominees, break down the systematic nomination process, and take a look at some of the GOP members of the Senate who could stand in the way of confirmations.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Joe Hack
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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In a special Black Friday edition of the program, Tara Palmeri is joined by former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley, who recently announced his decision to run for chair of the Democratic National Committee. First, O’Malley discuses what went wrong in the presidential election for the Democrats and how the Democrats plan to learn from their mistakes. Then, the two discuss the political future for Kamala Harris, how to change the perception of the Democratic Party, and why O’Malley thinks he’s the right man to steer the ship for the DNC moving forward.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Martin O’Malley
Producer: Troy Farkas
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Tara starts the pod with some new reporting on Donald Trump’s tumultuous transition team. She’s then joined by Max Rose, the former Democratic representative for New York City’s 11th Congressional District, to discuss how his party should move forward after a disastrous 2024 election. They talk about how the Kamala Harris team failed in delivering its messaging to voters, shine a light on the success of the Ruben Gallego and Elissa Slotkin campaigns, and speculate on the DNC’s next internal moves.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Max Rose
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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1Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from The Bulwark and Politico’s Meridith McGraw to discuss Donald Trump’s increasingly controversial cabinet selections. They shine a light on Trump’s new chief of staff, Susie Wiles; debate the viability of Matt Gaetz as his selection for attorney general; and speculate on what Trump's first days in office will look like.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guests: Marc Caputo and Meridith McGraw
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara starts things off with some reporting on the growing number of appointments in Donald Trump’s increasingly controversial Cabinet. She's then joined by Republican Party pollster and strategist Patrick Ruffini to talk about how Trump won both the electoral and popular vote in spectacular fashion. They shine a light on the GOP’s ongoing efforts to court minority voters, discuss the Democrats' failed attempts at campaigning on identity politics, and speculate on how each political party will move forward from here.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Patrick Ruffini
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara begins the pod with an update on Donald Trump’s cabinet selections as his transition team prepares for Inauguration Day. She’s then joined by pollster and founding partner of Slingshot Strategies, Evan Roth Smith, to go through the numbers and break down how Kamala Harris lost the presidential election. They examine which of the gettable voter bases leaned to the right on election day, shine a light on some of Kamala’s political missteps during her campaign, and Evan offers some sobering advice to his Democratic colleagues on how to move forward as a party after this historic loss.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Evan Roth Smith
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara and her Puck colleague Peter Hamby join Mosheh Oinounou on his podcast, ‘Mo News,’ to discuss the fallout of the 2024 presidential election. They break down the strategies of both parties throughout their campaigns, debate Kamala Harris’s missteps, and speculate on what’s next for Team Trump.
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Hosts: Tara Palmeri, Peter Hamby, and Mosheh Oinounou
Producers: Chris Sutton and Mosheh Oinounou
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by political strategist and host of the 'Warning’ podcast, Steve Schmidt, to assess the aftermath of Donald Trump’s historic victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. They discuss what went wrong with the Democrats' campaign, shine a light on Joe Biden’s possible role in the defeat, and talk about what Kamala could’ve done differently to improve her standing with voters.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Steve Schmidt
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by Axios national political correspondent Alex Thompson to discuss the state of the Kamala Harris campaign as it heads down the home stretch toward election night. They talk about Donald Trump’s undisciplined rhetoric over the last couple of weeks, examine the obstacles Harris has had to overcome since her nomination, and debate who will receive the most blame from the candidate who loses.
Tune in to see Tara and friends on 'Election Night Live With Brian WIlliams' streaming on Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday, November 5th. Coverage starts at 5 p.m. PT.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Alex Thompson
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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this dude is terrible. please don't have him on again.
good lord that dude has an annoying voice
Really appreciated this episode. No mudslinging and just what to expect.