Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

Rahm Emanuel: I Warned the White House Biden Couldn't Run

Tara is joined by Rahm Emanuel to look at what he feels are the past mistakes of the Democratic Party and what needs to change moving forward. They discuss Joe Biden’s decision to not seek reelection, President Trump invoking antisemitism to defund universities, and Emanuel’s own political aspirations.For more of Tara’s independent journalism, subscribe to her newsletter The Red Letter here on Substack!Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Rahm EmanuelProducers: Mike Wargon and Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maureen Dowd on ‘Claudius' Trump, Whitmer’s Wrecking & Clooney for President?

Tara Palmeri sits down with Maureen Dowd to talk about her latest release, Notorious. Their conversation covers everything from Elon Musk and Donald Trump to the shifting dynamics of American politics. Dowd reflects on her decades in journalism, offering a look at Washington’s current challenges and the media’s complicated relationship with figures like Trump. She also touches on her writing process, Gretchen Whitmer’s photo misstep, and the growing demand for political leaders who balance authenticity with a touch of showmanship.Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Maureen DowdProducer: Devon RenaldoProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Long Will Gen Z Stick With Trump? With Rikki Schlott.

Tara starts the pod with some inside reporting on RFK Jr.’s mismanagement of the Dept. of Health and Human Services. She’s then joined by Rikki Schlott from the New York Post to talk about Donald Trump’s standing with Gen Z. They discuss possible breaking points Trump may be testing with young men, shine a light on the current administration’s war on universities, and speculate on how the president's current actions will hurt the Republican Party politically going forward.For more of Tara’s independent journalism subscribe to her newsletter ‘The Red Letter’ here on Substack!Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Rikki SchlottProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside the Biden Campaign: George Clooney's 'Morning Joe' Meltdown

Tara is joined by author and journalist Chris Whipple to discuss his latest book, 'Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History.’ During their conversation, they focus on the passages that talk about the inner workings of Team Biden during Joe's chaotic 2024 campaign and discuss how the influence of a certain Hollywood celebrity, in concert with Democratic top brass, ultimately pressured the former president out of his own reelection bid.For more of Tara’s independent journalism subscribe to her newsletter ‘The Red Letter’ here on Substack!Host: Tara PalmeriGuest: Chris WhippleProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Inside Story of the Wild Final Days of the Biden Campaign With Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes

Tara is joined by NBC senior political analyst Jonathan Allen and senior political journalist for The Hill, Amie Parnes, to discuss their latest book, ‘Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House,’ a behind-the-scenes account of the events surrounding Joe Biden stepping down in the presidential race through the end of Kamala Harris’s unprecedented campaign. They talk about the chaotic discussions that ensued within the Democrats' top brass after Biden’s announcement, shine a light on the efforts to hide Biden’s mental deficiencies, and highlight Harris and Tim Walz’s reactions after the election results came in.For more of Tara’s independent journalism subscribe to her newsletter ‘The Red Letter’ here on Substack!Host: Tara PalmeriGuests: Jonathan Allen and Amie ParnesProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices