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 o...
Measuring the Limits of Trump’s Power With Constitutional Scholar John Yoo
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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Trump’s Former Political Director on How He Wields His Political Capital
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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Pete Hegseth's War on the Pentagon
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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Dylan Byers on How to Cover Trump 2.0
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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What’s Left of Joe Biden’s Legacy? With Michael LaRosa and Chris Cillizza.
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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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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