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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 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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Tara is joined by former governors Tom Corbett (R-Pennsylvania) and Jim Blanchard (D-Michigan) to discuss the state of the election in their respective swing states as we head closer to November 5th. They shine a light on the governors’ bipartisan efforts to protect election integrity through the Keep Our Republic initiative, share which local counties will be the most pivotal, and examine Kamala Harris’s last-minute campaign efforts.
To learn more about the Keep Our Republic initiative, click here.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guests: Tom Corbett and Jim Blanchard
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by journalist Rachel H. Janfaza to take the temperature of the youth vote as we head toward election day. They shine a light on Kamala Harris’s “vibes” campaign, examine the effectiveness of Donald Trump’s podcast appearances with young men, and talk about what pollsters may be getting wrong about the Gen Z voter block.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Rachel H. Janfaza
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara starts the pod by catching us up on the Trump campaign's struggle to control the fallout in Pennsylvania over some of the controversial comments made during his Madison Square Garden rally, and Kamala Harris’s closing campaign speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Tara is then joined by Michigan congresswoman Debbie Dingell to talk about the tireless work she’s doing with Team Harris to secure the Great Lakes State's electoral votes as we near election day.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Rep. Debbie Dingell
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara starts the pod by recalling her experiences at Donald Trump’s recent campaign rally at Madison Square Garden. She’s then joined by journalist and political commentator Jon Ralston to discuss the recent Republican enthusiasm in the key swing state of Nevada as we head into next week’s election. They analyze the unusual voter turnout pattern in the Silver State, talk about why there are so many registered independents among its residents, and break down how Democrats and Republicans motivate their bases.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Jon Ralston
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by Republican pollster and writer Kristen Soltis Anderson to shine a light on where Nikki Haley’s voter base might be leaning on election day. They discuss Kamala Harris’s recent appearances with Liz Cheney, break down the political pressure undecided voters are currently feeling, and talk about Donald Trump’s upcoming campaign stops with Haley.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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1Tara is joined by pollster and political strategist John Anzalone to discuss Team Harris’s poll numbers as we head toward Election Day. They analyze Kamala’s standing with different demographics, shine a light on Trump’s dark campaign messaging, and dissect the current state of the presidential race in the critical swing states.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: John Anzalone
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by author and political consultant Stuart Stevens to discuss the state of the presidential race as we head down the homestretch. They dissect Trump’s current poll numbers, shine a light on Kamala Harris’s media blitz, and speculate on the future of both major parties regardless of the election results in November.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Stuart Stevens
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by Republican pollster and strategic consultant John McLaughlin to discuss Donald Trump’s current standing in the key swing states as we head into the presidential election. They discuss his campaign’s focus on first-time voters, analyze the viability of Team Trump’s ground operation, and speculate on how Donald will ultimately fare with voters in November.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: John McLaughlin
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by her mom, Yolanda Palmeri, to discuss why she’s still deciding who to vote for in the 2024 presidential election. They talk about the political history within their family and community in North Carolina, break down the issues concerning Yolanda the most this cycle, and weigh in on which direction her vote will most likely lean in November.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Yolanda Palmeri
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by Mark Leibovich, writer for The Atlantic and author of 'This Town,' to discuss the mood around Washington, D.C., as it prepares for the possibility of a second Trump administration and the chaos that could come with it. They shine a light on the list of characters that will be in Trump’s inner circle if he gets elected, speculate on what will happen if he loses, and talk about the state of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Mark Leibovich
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by Republican lobbyist and CNN commentator David Urban, and Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle to discuss all of the hot-button political news in the highly critical swing state of Pennsylvania. They break down the complicated nature of the PA’s electorate, talk about where both sides of the aisle are focusing their campaigns, and speculate on which presidential candidate will fare better with undecided Pennsylvanian voters.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guests: David Urban and Brendan Boyle
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by journalist and host of the TikTok account UnderTheDeskNews V Spehar to talk about the effect social media influencers have on the 2024 presidential election. They shine a light on how the Trump and Harris campaigns are going outside mainstream media to promote their campaigns, break down the elements of the imminent TikTok ban that is currently signed and being challenged in the courts, and examine the effect of celebrities on voter turnout.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: V Spehar
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara and Alex Thompson from Axios get together to share their instant reactions to the vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. They examine all the highlights, break down each candidate’s performance, and talk about what both campaigns need to do going forward as we head down the homestretch of the election.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Alex Thompson
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara joins forces with Bakari Sellers from ‘The Bakari Sellers Podcast’ for an extra special Ringer jamboree to discuss the state of Kamala Harris's campaign as she and her team head down the stretch toward the election. They scan the swing states to find her path to 270 electoral votes, debate the existence of undecided voters, and speculate on who Kamala might choose to be in her Cabinet should she win the presidency in November.
To hear more of ‘The Bakari Sellers Podcast’ click here.
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Hosts: Tara Palmeri and Bakari Sellers
Producers: Chris Sutton and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
Executive Producer for ‘The Bakari Sellers Podcast’: Jarrod Loadholt
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Tara is joined by political consultant and former Trump adviser Sam Nunberg to break down Donald Trump’s state of mind as his campaign heads into the final stretch of the election. They speculate on whether there will be a second debate with Kamala Harris, talk about fringe down-ballot candidates who could affect his vote tally, and take a hard look at the widening gender gap between Republicans and Democrats this election cycle.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Sam Nunberg
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara joins forces with Meghan McCain on her podcast ‘Citizen McCain’ to discuss the hottest gossip in the world of politics. They shine a light on Laura Loomer’s rising status within Donald Trump’s entourage and dig into the drama surrounding Don Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle. Finally, they discuss the mood around the Trump campaign after the debate and Sunday's apparent assassination attempt.
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Hosts: Tara Palmeri and Meghan McCain
Producers: Chris Sutton and Ashley DiGiacomo
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
Executive Producers for ‘Citizen McCain’: Meghan McCain, Miranda Wilkins, and Olivia Dicopoulos
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Tara is joined by Republican political strategist Liam Donovan to discuss the state of the presidential race after last week’s debate. They take a hard look at which direction the critical swing states are currently leaning, shine a light on the latest attacks on Vice President Harris from Team Trump, and talk about how the latest apparent assassination attempt on Trump is registering with voters.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Liam Donovan
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Tara is joined by former Republican lobbyist Juleanna Glover to discuss a recent article she wrote for The New York Times about how Donald Trump’s campaign funds are being distributed. They examine the drama within the Trump team's upper management, follow the organization’s money into dark tunnels, and compare and contrast Trump’s campaign with Vice President Harris’s.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Juleanna Glover
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.