The Tara Palmeri Show

• Broken Open: My journey to the Epstein story

  Is Ghislaine Maxwell mastering the Art of the Deal to broker her freedom with a Trump pardon? Join Tara Palmeri, investigative journalist of Jeffrey Epstein for 2+ years and Host of The Tara Palmeri Show, as she dives into the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on Ghislaine Maxwell’s controversial move to a minimum-security prison in Texas. In this gripping episode, Tara explores the implications of Maxwell’s potential cooperation and the looming possibility of a presidential pardon, raising questions about who the "innocent" parties are in this scandal. Alongside veteran journalist Terry Moran of ABC News, Tara reflects on her journey covering this dark story of power, corruption, and a two-tiered justice system. From her days as a White House correspondent to her relentless pursuit of truth in the Epstein saga, Tara shares how this case found her and why it remains unfinished. Is Ghislaine about to get a sweetheart deal from the Trump administration? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!  Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack  Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? [email protected] 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:41 Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Transfer 03:15 Epstein's Sex Trafficking Operation 10:58 Terry Moran joins the Tara Palmeri Show 12:23 Tara's Politico Brussels Coverage 14:25 Skills from ABC News 16:13 Navigating Network News Culture 18:19 Tara's Departure from ABC 20:32 Trump's Presidency: Chaos to Project 2025 23:07 Leaving Network News 25:30 Deciding to Cover Epstein 28:08 Corroborating Virginia Roberts' Story 31:22 Ghislaine Maxwell's Psychology 34:05 Epstein as a Class War Story 37:45 The 2008 Sweetheart Deal 41:25 Epstein's Legal Protections 45:14 Acosta's Secret Meeting 48:38 Trump's Potential Involvement 52:21 Epstein's Island Depravity 56:35 Theories on Epstein's Wealth 01:01:50 Substack and Independent Journalism 1:16:37 Thanks for Watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why They Want Me on Joe Rogan — To Expose Epstein & Maxwell to MAGA

  Why is MAGA overlooking Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes? Tara Palmeri - investigative journalist who’s probed the Jeffrey Epstein case for over two years and host of the Tara Palmeri Show confronts the misinformation head-on. Victims report Maxwell’s direct abuse, yet many on the right seem blind to her actions despite championing sex trafficking victims. Nicolle Wallace and Claire McCaskill on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House challenge her to take this truth to Joe Rogan’s audience, to expose Maxwell’s role as a predator alongside Epstein. Will the right face the facts on Maxwell and Epstein? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!  Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack  Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Trump’s Bizarre Epstein Defense: The Virginia Giuffre Lie EXPOSED

  Why is Trump scrambling to cover up his connection to Virginia Giuffre? Tara Palmeri, investigative journalist of Jeffrey Epstein and host of The Tara Palmeri Show, exposes Trump’s lies about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre on CNN. With over two years of relentless reporting on Epstein, Tara dismantles Trump’s shaky claim that their relationship soured over “stolen employees,” revealing the real reasons behind his deception. What’s your take on why Trump’s lying about Virginia Giuffre? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!  Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack  Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How Trump is traumatizing Epstein Survivors

  Are Epstein survivors Maria and Annie Farmer being betrayed again by a system protecting the powerful? Tara Palmeri sits down with Epstein survivors Maria and Annie Farmer for a raw, unfiltered discussion about their fight for justice. From Maria’s unanswered 1996 FBI call to Annie’s courageous 2021 testimony against Ghislaine Maxwell, the sisters reveal the toll of reliving their trauma in a system that repeatedly fails them. With the Deputy Attorney General meeting Maxwell and whispers of a possible pardon, they fear the justice they fought for is slipping away. This episode exposes the stark reality of a two-tier justice system and the unbreakable resilience of survivors. Don’t miss this urgent conversation amplifying the voices of those betrayed by power. Will a Maxwell pardon crush Epstein survivors’ fight for justice? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!  Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack  Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Epstein’s Abuse: What Did Trump Know? Tara talks with Steve Schmidt

  Did Jeffrey Epstein’s web of power blind those at the top? In this riveting episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, host Tara Palmeri, who investigated Jeffrey Epstein for 2+ years, teams up with Steve Schmidt to dissect the Epstein saga—a chilling tale of power and evasion. From her Politico Magazine feature “The Women Who Enabled Jeffrey Epstein” to her role in the Netflix Ghislaine Maxwell documentary, Tara’s deep reporting unveils critical truths. Explore more at Power: The Maxwells and Broken: Jeffrey Epstein as she continues her tireless quest for accountability. Will justice ever catch up to Epstein’s enablers? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!  Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. 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’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack  Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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