Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Mark Leibovich Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guests: David Urban and Brendan Boyle Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: V Spehar Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Alex Thompson Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Sam Nunberg Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To hear more of Meghan on ‘Citizen McCain,’ click here. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Liam Donovan Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Juleanna Glover Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara and Julie Mason from SiriusXM’s ‘The Julie Mason Show’ get together to share their instant reactions to the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. They examine the night’s key moments, speculate on what both candidates' advisers are currently thinking, and discuss how the debate could affect their individual poll numbers. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Julie Mason Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara joins Ravi Gupta on his podcast, ‘Lost Debate,’ to discuss, analyze, and preview the big presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They also shine a light on how Elon Musk is providing help to Trump’s campaign. To check out more of the 'The Lost Debate' podcast with click here. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Hosts: Tara Palmeri and Ravi Gupta Producers: Chris Sutton and Micky Ayoub Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from Politico to talk about the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They speculate on how each candidate will prepare, shine a light on the race to define Harris, and take a quick look behind the scenes of Team Trump. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Marc Caputo Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by author, journalist, and podcaster Liz Plank to discuss the enormous gender gap between voters in the 2024 election. They examine Trump’s connection with male voters under 30, talk about how the Dems may be using Tim Walz to connect with white men, and shine a light on how divorcées are affecting voter demographics. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Liz Plank Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Republican political strategist Jeff Roe to discuss the current state of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign as he prepares for the home stretch of the election. They examine Trump’s electoral path to victory in November, take a look at how his team is attacking Kamala Harris, and talk about Jeff’s time on Ron DeSantis’s unsuccessful bid for the White House. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Jeff Roe Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by McKay Coppins from The Atlantic to discuss his recent reporting on Donald Trump’s peculiar relationship with evangelical voters. They talk about the prayer rituals before Trump’s rallies, analyze the contradictions of being on the religious right and supporting a less-than-righteous candidate, and shine a light on where Mormons stand on the wedge issues driving this year’s election. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: McKay Coppins Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mosheh Oinounou of Mo News joins Tara on the floor of the DNC to share their impressions of the week and discuss what the post-convention Harris campaign needs to do to win in November. Representative Ro Khanna (D-California) of Silicon Valley then stops by to talk about Kamala Harris’s impressive rise in popularity, the complicated politics of his economically prosperous district, and the future of the Democratic Party. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guests: Mosheh Oinounou and Ro Khanna Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by NBC’s Chuck Todd on the third day of the DNC to talk about the state of the Kamala Harris campaign and the legacy of notable Democrats in the convention’s history. They compare Kamala’s current position in the race to the Obama and Clinton campaigns when they were at the same stage, discuss the VP’s relationship with the media, and break down her path to the 270 electoral votes she’ll need to win the presidency in November. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Chuck Todd Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Alex Thompson from Axios and Chris Cadelago from Politico on the floor of the DNC to examine the state of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. They talk about how Joe Biden’s step down from candidacy will be viewed historically, discuss how Team Harris is preparing for the final homestretch, and shine a light on how former president Barack Obama’s team is contributing to Kamala’s run. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guests: Alex Thompson and Chris Cadelago Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Pat Ryan, the Democratic representative from New York’s 18th district, on the floor of the DNC to talk about the rise of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president and his own tough campaign to return to the House in D.C. next year. They discuss the effectiveness of the Harris campaign’s messaging thus far, break down the Republican opposition’s quest to define the VP, and speculate on how far she can expand her influence. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Representative Pat Ryan Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by political strategist and MSNBC commentator Symone Sanders-Townsend; they begin their conversation by examining Joe Biden’s last days as the Democratic presidential candidate. They then discuss the vigor of the current Kamala Harris media honeymoon, talk about the implementation of the Harris agenda within her campaign, and look ahead to her scheduled debate with Donald Trump. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Symone Sanders-Townsend Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara joins forces with her fellow Puck colleague Matt Belloni and his Ringer podcast, ‘The Town,’ to discuss Hollywood’s place in the 2024 election now that Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee. They talk about Kamala’s Hollywood ties, including her close friendship with Disney Entertainment Cochair Dana Walden; the upcoming debate on ABC; and the current state of the Hollywood fundraising apparatus. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Hosts: Tara Palmeri and Matt Belloni Producers: Chris Sutton, Craig Horlbeck, and Jessie Lopez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Lincoln Project cofounder Reed Galen to discuss the state of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and her standing nationally with independents and Republicans who may be looking for reasons to not vote for Donald Trump. They talk about the lack of messaging coming out of the Harris campaign, examine the effect of Biden’s policies on Kamala's campaign, and break down how the VP’s rising favorability in the polls can elevate further. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Reed Galen Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Politico Meridith McGraw; they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions to Donald Trump’s wild Mar-A-Lago press conference on Thursday, and Kellyanne Conway's possible return to Team Trump. They then dive into Meridith’s new book, ‘Trump in Exile,’ which shines a light on Trump’s big political comeback from the January 6 debacle and the calculated machinations of his inner circle as he strives to return to the Oval Office. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Meredith McGraw Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Democratic political strategist Doug Sosnik to share their reactions to Kamala Harris’s choice to pick Tim Walz as her 2024 presidential running mate. They examine the strategy behind the pick, discuss the problem areas where Team Trump can try to define the new duo, and shine a light on how Walz enhances the Harris campaign. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Doug Sosnik Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The host of 'CNN This Morning,' Kasie Hunt, joins Tara to discuss growing factions within the Trump campaign, how Republicans have reverted to old tactics by referring to Kamala Harris as a “DEI hire,” the reported finalists for Harris’s vice president pick, how the Harris team is navigating the rushed nature of the campaign, and more. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, “The Best and the Brightest,” at pucknews.com/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Kasie Hunt Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Congressman Brendan Boyle from Pennsylvania’s second district to survey the political landscape in his state, then discuss which presidential candidate has the advantage with his constituents headed into the homestretch of the election. They examine Trump’s popularity in rural areas of the Keystone State, break down the state-wide challenges facing Kamala Harris, and talk about Governor Josh Shapiro’s viability as the possible vice president on the Democratic ticket. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Congressman Brendan Boyle Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by host of CNN’s ‘The Source,’ Kaitlan Collins, to discuss the media’s treatment of J.D. Vance and his viability as Donald Trump’s running mate. They delve into the firestorm around Vance’s recently leaked comments to donors, examine how he augments Trump’s electability, and speculate on who will run opposite him on the ballot with Kamala Harris. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Kaitlan Collins Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by NBC News political correspondent Jon Allen and Republican strategist Matthew Bartlett to talk about Kamala Harris’s recent surge in popularity and what it means for Donald Trump’s campaign strategy. They anticipate the attacks Harris should expect in the next couple of months, debate who would be her best running mate strategically, and examine Trump’s bizarre speech at the Turning Point summit a couple of days ago. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guests: Jon Allen and Matthew Bartlett Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from The Bulwark to talk about how both the Trump and Harris campaign teams are adjusting to the brand-new presidential race. They take a look at all the angles the GOP might use to criticize and define Kamala, examine how JD Vance figures into the reconstituted mix, and discuss whether Team Trump is taking Vice President Harris seriously enough as a political competitor. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Marc Caputo Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by CNBC political finance reporter Brian Schwartz to talk about the big money bump Kamala Harris’s organization has received from donors since her campaign began this week. They discuss Team Trump’s ability to keep up with the Democrats' enhanced fundraising, examine which side of the aisle the tech community is now leaning toward, and take a look at which of Harris's possible running mate candidates could benefit her team the most. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Brian Schwartz Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by political commentator Karen Finney to discuss Kamala Harris’s incredible momentum toward gaining top billing on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket after Joe Biden stepped down from the race and endorsed her over the weekend. They take a close look at Harris’s current polling against Donald Trump, shine a light on her campaign messaging and team going forward, and speculate on whom she will choose for her running mate. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Karen Finney Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara and political strategist Steve Schmidt get together to share their reactions to the news of Joe Biden stepping down from his 2024 presidential campaign. They then speculate on who will ultimately be on the Democratic ticket and examine how the DNC can us this historic moment to beat Donald Trump in November. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Steve Schmidt Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Alex Thompson from Axios at the RNC to share their reactions to Donald Trump’s closing speech. They then discuss the growing calls from once-friendly lawmakers for Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race and examine the current tumultuousness within the Democratic Party. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Alex Thompson Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Julia Ioffe to talk about her recent article about a particularly fiery Zoom call between Joe Biden and House Democrats last week concerning the future of his candidacy. They survey the morale of the Democrats, discuss Congressman Adam Schiff’s recent calls for Biden to resign, and speculate how much longer Biden can go on in his campaign. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Julia Ioffe Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara sits down with Donald Trump’s political director, James Blair, at the Republican National Convention to discuss the state of his presidential campaign. They take a look at Team Trump’s response to the recent assassination attempt, talk about how new running mate J.D. Vance is affecting the campaign trajectory, and break down Trump’s electoral path to victory in November. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: James Blair Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by The Atlantic’s Tim Alberta from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to share their reactions to the announcement that Ohio senator J.D. Vance will be Donald Trump’s VP pick in the 2024 election. They take a look at Vance’s history with Trump, assess what this means for the presidential race going forward, and shine a light on Project 2025. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Tim Alberta Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two people were killed in a shooting at a Trump campaign rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, including the suspected gunman. Tara speaks to Politico’s Meredith McGraw about what we know after Saturday’s shooting. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Meredith McGraw Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara gets together with Puck’s own Abby Livingston to share their instant reactions to President Joe Biden’s high-stakes press conference at the NATO summit and discuss the next steps for his candidacy. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Abby Livingston Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by bipartisan political strategist Rachel Pearson to discuss all of the legislative rumblings on both sides of the aisle regarding President Biden’s next moves after his universally panned debate performance. They go over the D.C. rumor mill, analyze the meaning behind some of the new polling, and shine a light on Engage, the organization Rachel founded to ensure that women are included at the forefront of consequential policy legislation. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Rachel Pearson Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by senior White House correspondent for CBS News, Weijia Jiang, to analyze the next steps for Joe Biden after a disastrous media week that followed his much-maligned debate performance against Donald Trump. They shine a light on Team Biden’s attempts at damage control, speculate on what it would take for Joe to back out of the race, and talk succession possibilities for VP Kamala Harris. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Weijia Jiang Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Axios, Alex Thompson, to discuss the concerns buzzing amongst Democratic lawmakers in regards to Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump last Thursday. They examine the aides around Biden that aggressively shield him from embarrassing media coverage, speculate on what it would take for the president to drop out of the race, and talk about the blowback political journalists have faced in the past when trying to report on Biden’s age. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Alex Thompson Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Mo News' Mosheh Oinounou, and they discuss the unsettling performance of Joe Biden during last night’s presidential debate. They break down where the Democratic Party could go from here as well as Donald Trump’s performance. Finally, they discuss the changes made to CNN’s broadcast and how they affected each candidate. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Mosheh Oinounou Producer: Olivia Crerie Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Politico senior writer Marc Caputo, and they discuss the upcoming presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They discuss how it will be moderated and what a win would look like for each of them. They also talk about what each could do to get under their opponent’s skin. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Marc Caputo Producer: Brian H. Waters Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Puck senior correspondent and media guru Dylan Byers to talk about the proxy war taking place in conservative media, a battle being fought by the likes of polarizing personalities like Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Rupert Murdoch. It’s a war centered on Donald Trump’s prospective vice president pick, and each of these media magnates has their opinions on whom Trump should select as his running mate. Then, Tara and Dylan get into Thursday night’s big presidential debate and the pressure CNN carries on its shoulders to turn this debate into a civilized evening of discourse, a far cry from what happened four years ago. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Dylan Byers Producer: Troy Farkas Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by political commentator and social media influencer Link Lauren, and they begin their conversation by discussing his time as adviser to RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign. They then talk about the state of both Trump's and Biden’s TikTok accounts, analyze the right wing’s growing interest in the polarizing app, and debate Gen Z’s influence on the upcoming election in November. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20 Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Link Lauren Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by author Ramin Setoodeh to discuss his new book, ‘Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass.’ They talk about how the mythology of Trump as a successful businessman was cultivated on ‘The Apprentice,’ analyze his state of mind after January 6, and shine a light on how Trump will use what he learned on the hit reality show to pick his new running mate. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20 Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Ramin Setoodeh Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Politico and author of ‘The Bidens,’ Ben Shreckinger, to discuss the Hunter Biden gun trial verdict. They detail the history of events that led up to this moment, dive deep into the Bidens’ stature in Delaware, and shine a light on a story they worked on as colleagues that peeled back the layers of the President's family drama a few years ago. Tara and Ben then pivot to Hunter’s tax trial coming up in September and discuss how the GOP may use his legal woes against Team Biden politically. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20 Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Ben Shreckinger Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by journalist and Jill Biden’s former press secretary Michael LaRosa, and they begin their conversation by discussing Michael’s recent social media comments regarding a Wall Street Journal article that was critical of President Joe Biden’s mental faculties. They then detail the tenuous relationship between Team Biden and the press and debate how Democrats should implement their messaging about Trump after the trial verdict. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20 Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Michael LaRosa Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by 2020 Democratic candidate and current co-chair of the Forward Party, Andrew Yang, to discuss the viability and need for third parties in American politics. They examine Yang’s connections to RFK Jr., and offer advice to voters in swing states who are having reservations about the presidential choices this election cycle. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20 Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Andrew Yang Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by writer and Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to discuss the political fallout of the Trump hush money trial verdict. They examine Donald Trump the politician vs. his celebrity and debate the possible effects of his courtroom scandals on voters in November. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20 Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices